2/3/11 2D Design

Today's Class- Tonight we started with the most basic unit of mark making, the point or dot. We did a short portfolio exercise and began a graded project.

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Wallpaper Exercise- We started with a simple exercise in which dots of various sizes were used to create patterns that had in common a characteristic associated with wallpaper, that the pattern repeats at least once from top to bottom. Above is an example. For further instructions about how to complete this exercise, see me in class. Like all portfolio exercises, it's not due until the last day of class.

Stipple Drawing- The rest of class was devoted to a new graded project, a stipple drawing. Students were asked to start with a black and white photograph and reproduce a portion of it using only tiny black dots to match all the values from the original. Below is a student example. (click to enlarge to see details) To see all the specifics of the assignment and further examples, click here.

Homework- The stipple dot project is due at the beginning of class on February 17, 2011. You must bring both the drawing and your original photo when you turn it in.

For next class 2/10/11- We will start our study of line. Bring your 18" x 24" pad, pencils and eraser. We will be doing portfolio exercises involving drawing from shoes, so each student is responsible for bringing his or her own shoe. So either bring an extra one or be prepared to take on off your foot.