Line in Design

Lines are one of the most basic design elements used in art and design. They can be used to divide, to direct the eye, to create rhythm or to create forms. They can be implied and can also help form grids, one of the basic tools for layouts in graphic design.

FIRST, take about 20-30 minutes to read the following articles.

Here are 6 tips for designing with lines that will start you off.

Here is a post that goes into a little bit more detail about the use of line in design

Lines can also create mood and meaning. Here is a post that explains more about this in web design.


THEN, experiment with line by drawing 3 5x5" boxes in your sketchbook that convey 3 distinctly different emotions. Try to choose three different ones and challenge yourself!


Here are some ideas - anger, sadness, depression, boredom, joy, elation, fear, angst, anxiety, nervousness, enthusiasm, disappointment, happiness, loneliness, rage

You can fill the box any way you want, just use only line (pencil only) and express the emotion you chose. Please be prepared to hand in your sketchbook to Ms. Silverman on Wednesday. Make sure that you know what specific emotion you are trying to convey BEFORE you start sketching.

PROCEDURE:

1. Read the articles above.
2. Choose 3 different emotions from the list above (or choose your own).
3. Write each emotion at the top of a page in your sketchbook and experiment with the types of lines that you think convey those emotions. (One emotion per page) (Your thumbnail sketches)
4. Draw 3 5x5" boxes when you are ready to choose a 'design' that BEST expresses those emotions. (Your 'good' copy)

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Portrait Photography - Year 3

Narrative Portraiture: Foundations of Portraiture by Chris Orwig




Also check out Jamel Shabazz (Street portrait photographer)

Year One - Elements and Principles of Design Practice

Get into groups of 3.

Do a google search for amazing graphic posters (we're going to focus on posters for now)

In your group choose one that you think has many different qualities to discuss.

Go through all the elements AND principles of design we just learned about and analyze the poster in your team. Discuss each element and principle in as much detail as you can and make some notes.

Be prepared to present your poster to the class tomorrow! (Friday)

Save the poster on each person's desktop (in case someone is away unexpectedly)

Year 3 - Photography and Equivalent Exposure

https://photofocus.com/2016/08/16/understanding-equivalent-exposure-pay-attention-theres-a-quiz/

Here's a link above to learn more about understanding equivalent exposure.

Next steps:

PINTEREST -

Create a new board on your pinterest account for Portrait Photography.

Find 20 (minimum) images of portrait photography that you are drawn to. You will be beginning the process of choosing a theme/focus for you portrait photography work (minimum 5 different people)

By next week we will begin shooting portraits using each other as models (for now) to learn more about lighting and posing.



Also, again, the chart we looked at.

Welcome to CyberARTS Year Ones! Now on to the Elements and Principles of Design

The Elements and Principles of Design are the foundations of design, whether it be in the print industry, photography, illustration, advertising, animation, video and film, web, fine arts, graphic design etc.

Once you know and understand these basics, you will gain the ability to control where your viewer looks, and when, or in what order! And then, the WORLD!!! Or at the very least - unbelievably cool looking posters, logos and other designs...

 HERE is another powerpoint on Elements and Principles of Design. Fill in the handouts and hand them in.

Elements of Design Handouts 

Due: beginning of class on Thursday Sept. 8

Welcome back Year 3 and 4!!

Year 3 Photography homework

1. Use the DSLR camera simulator from the artistic links menu on the CyberARTS blog to understand how all of the options modify your results.

2. Find examples of photographs that demonstrate both fast shutter speeds and slow shutter speeds. At least 2 (1 of each)

3. Find examples of photographs that demonstrate both shallow depth of field (shorter range of focus) and wide depth of field (long range of focus).
At least 2 (1 of each)

4. Post the photos on your blog with a brief explanation of how you know which example is demonstrated.