10/21/10 2D Design

Today's Class- Tonight we looked at color for the first time. I showed slides from throughout the history of art, explaining how color was used in each, and discussing the evolution of color technology in painting. Then we did a series of exercises on basic color theory and mixing.

How to make this up- For full details as to how to complete the three exercises, along with a few student examples, can be found here.

Homework- The carved wood block for the black and white woodcut illustration project that we started last week, is due at the beginning of the next class, October 28, 2010.

Tonight's exercises are portfolio exercises that must be made up by the end of the semester.

For next class 10/28/10- Students will work independently on some new portfolio exercises while I help them individually print their woodcuts. Bring your finished block, along with your 18" x 24" pad, pencil and eraser, and black markers. I'll provide the ink to print the blocks.