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N-CLASS and HOMEWORK
FORM EXERCISE: exploring the principles of organization using a single Shape
START time: September 1 in class,
DUE Wednesday September 8, 2010
PROBLEM: Using a dot as your only shape, explore the principles of organization
(See vocabulary list) by repeating, changing size, order etc. Dot (or
circle) must be solid black, on a white picture plane.
MATERIALS: Sketch book, pencils, makers (sharpies etc) white paper or card stock, black acrylic paint, brushes
FINAL PRESENTATION: Three (3) 8” x 8” finished solutions
ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE: 3-4 hours
STEP ONE (EVALUATE PROBLEM)
Review, define and evaluate: What are the principles of organization?
b) How will I execute this problem in a way that’s efficient? For example: time management for materials: Acrylic paint is potentially messy and needs some time to dry, brushes need to be washed etc.
STEP TWO (INVESTIGATE SOLUTIONS)
Using pencil and ruler, section off squares in your sketchbook
Using pencils and/or markers for getting ideas quickly down on paper, explore as many of these principles as possible. (i.e. repetition, proportion, variety etc) in your sketchbook.
Research online or in Library: Kandinsky,
STEP THREE (EXECUTE SOLUTIONS)
a) Pick three of your favorites and remake them using 8” x 8” squares
and black acrylic paint. You may draw the dots or circles first and fill
in, but presentation must be neat for in-class critique on Wednesday
September 8.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Part of this assignment is to explore your work process as well as the outcome.
Plan your time wisely.
Plan your materials and process. Leave time for clean-up, fixing mistakes using white paint, neatly trimming edges of paper etc.
Keep your sketches in your sketchbook. I will be grading on process as well as outcome.
BRING TO CLASS SEPTEMBER 8
a)Your homework complete and ready to be presented and critiqued
b)The following materials: sketch book, pencils, makers (sharpies etc) white paper or card stock, black paper
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