SHAPE PROJECT- TUESDAY 14, 2010

Objective: Explore shapes, organic and geometric, in relationship to a two-dimensional surface

Produce two-dimensional works using shapes while focusing on the principles of design.

Glue stick or spray adhesive

Scissors/utility (xacto) knife

Sketchbook

Black construction paper

Project Instructions:

Geometric Shapes

Choose a geometric shape; squares, circles or triangles for example. Using black construction paper, make several different sizes of your chosen shape. Keep in mind the size of your working plane- Your sketchbook. Think about your space and how you are using it to create your designs. 

Organic Shapes

This time you will create your own organic shape and make several different sizes that fit inside the page of your sketchbook.

Focus on the principles of design while working with your shapes. 

Principles:

Contrast- offers some change in value creating a visual discord in a composition. Contrast shows the difference between shapes and can be used as a background to bring objects out and forward in a design. It can also be used to create an area of emphasis.

Emphasis- is an area that first attracts attention in a composition. This area is more important when compared to the other objects or elements in a composition. This can be by contrast of values, more colors, and placement in the format.

Movement- is a visual flow through the composition. It can be the suggestion of motion in a design as you move from object to object by way of placement and position. Directional movement can be created with a value pattern. It is with the placement of dark and light areas that you can move your attention through the format.

Rhythm - is a movement in which some elements reoccur regularly. Like a dance it will have a flow of objects that will seem to be like the beat of music.

Unity - brings together a composition with similar units. If your composition was using wavy lines and organic shapes you would stay with those types of lines and not put in just one geometric shape.

Pattern- is the repetition of an element (or elements) in a work. An artist achieves a pattern through the use of colors, lines or shapes.

Balance- is a feeling of visual equality in shape, form, value, color, etc. Balance can be symmetrical or evenly balanced or asymmetrical and un-evenly balanced. Objects, values, colors, textures, shapes, forms, etc., can be used in creating a balance in a composition.

Once you have found a few interesting designs glue them in your sketchbook. 

You DO NOT have to critique this project (unless you want to), but do feel free to post them on your blog.