week+3_MMay-tutor

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__ Wiki __ Link and contact for Dani for Wiki questions/problems (p6 in UG) Dani has put some instructions on the home page of the wiki for students. __ Instructions: __ Create a new page for each week, give it a name that includes their name and some reference to week 1 – and give it a tag for each week (week1, week2, week 3) - I have set up the Wiki navigation so that the menu reflects that weekly structure. []

__ What you need on your wiki: __ 1. Weekly exercises under separate Page names - //Week 1_MaxiM or Week1_MinaxiMay (your wiki name)// 2. Homework exercises – //Homework_MaxiM// 3. Extras (e.g. images, inspirations, links, ideas, your own other work – //Extras_MaxiM// 4. On a weekly basis place what you do in class on your wiki site. This is part of your assessment.  5. On a weekly basis look at what others have put up. Make comments etc.  6. The weekly exercises and homework contribute towards your first portfolio assessment.

__ Before you leave and before the following class: __ Need to scan images and save on a flash drive as well as upload to wiki corresponding to the week (Instructions above). There is a scanner near IT (need a flash drive) or in MCC or if cannot scan photograph your work. It is recommended to have 3 copies of your files on different media e.g. Wiki, flashdrive and own computer or external hard drive.

__ This unit is basic design. __ We will do both hands on activity and computer. First half of S2 is hands on to learn basic design elements – line, shape, colour etc Second half of S2 is working on the computer towards a portfolio of digital images of 10 and a separate one for the exhibition. You are expected to show in your folio that you have gained some knowledge from the workshops in this unit – design elements such as e.g. how to use line etc.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO GIVE MATERIALS YOU USE BACK BEFORE YOU LEAVE AS THESE ARE FOR ALL TO USE & CANNOT BE REPLACED.

__ LECTURE __ What is Graphic Design? Identity?

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__ Elements & Principles of Design __ Extra links to look at:

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__ WORKSHOP __

__ Week 2: Shape __ Can look here for more information: [] What is Shape? When a line crosses itself or intersects with other lines to enclose a space it creates a shape. Shape is two-dimensional it has heights and width but no depth.

Can look at the following in the Unit Text for more information and exercises: [] OR []

Some ways that you might use shapes in your design are to:


 * Organize, connect, separate
 * Symbolize an idea
 * Create movement
 * Provide texture or depth
 * Convey a mood or emotion
 * Provide emphasis
 * Provide a framework

__ 3 Basic Types of Shape __ Geometric - Geometric shapes are structured, often symmetrical shapes. These include squares, circles, and triangles but also octagons, hexagons, and cones. Natural – natural or human-made e.g. leaf, ink blot Abstract - Abstract shapes are stylized or simplified versions of natural shapes e.g. wheelchair symbol

Look: Volkswagen commercial ‘This advertisement use the repetition of the square shaped objects to emphasize the rounded shape of the VW Beetle.’ []

__ 3 basic shapes used in graphic design: __ Square Circle Triangle Ex 1: Set up a folder. Place in there examples (that you like) of graphic design, e.g:
 * Denotes honesty and stability.
 * Familiar, trusted shapes. Because the vast majority of the text we read is set in squares and rectangles, it has become familiar, safe, and comfortable.
 * Most common shape used and seen in the world and in GD
 * Suggest infinity.
 * Protective (think of protective encircling arms).
 * Denote free movement such as a rolling ball or a more controlled movement such as a spinning globe.
 * Suggest action.
 * Are dynamic.
 * Convey either conflict or strength.
 * Can direct movement (up, down, left, right — depending on which way they 'point') but rather than moving themselves, they point the way for the reader.
 * Ads
 * Logos
 * Newsletters
 * Brochures
 * B. cards
 * Letterheads
 * Magazine covers
 * Newspapers
 * Labels/packaging
 * Books/book jackets

Ex 2: Squares, circles, triangles from exercise 1 Choose one of the shapes above… 2a) Try to find as many different examples of either squares, circles or triangular shapes. 2b) Look for especially creative use of these shapes. 2c) Study logo designs. Look for examples that convey the attributes of that shape 2d) Look for examples of 3-dimensional/suggestive shapes e.g. circles that are suggestive of other circular objects such as the earth or a piece of fruit Place the above images in a Word document with corresponding headings/text in relation to your shape chose e.g. 2a) Squares. Include writing about your ideas and what you have found in relation to that shape e.g. how are circles represented in the poster, logo etc? What does this make you think of, fee...? Look at 2a-2d above.

Ex 3:Creating with Shape (see separate sheet) Square 1 - draw a pattern/image with geometric shapes Sq.2 - draw a pattern/image with natural/organic shapes

__ Space: __ Positive – actual object Negative - background

Ex 4: Negative/Positive Space (see separate sheet) Draw the same simple object/shape in both boxes Sq. 3 - colour in the positive shape Sq. 4 - colour in the negative shape

__ Stencils __ Explain islands and bridges

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Ex 5: Stencil – positive shapes. +ve shape is the section that you cut out. This is what will print. You can use stencils for printing on t-shirts, logo/poster design, street stencilling. 1. Draw a simple positive shape - outline only 2. Check you have islands and bridges 3. Cut out 4. Spray or paint onto another sheet of paper (next week).

Ex 6: Matisse –shape & colour Experiment with construction paper cutouts to make a Matisse-like picture. Include: Shapes and color. Patterns/repetition. Contrast e.g. small and large shapes or by using two opposite colors. Space…the design elements/principles. Use one shape only to create your image e.g. leaf, rabbit, hat... Cut accurately. This needs to be super neat. No pencil marks or glue showing. Place cut out pieces on page before sticking. (This is ‘old skool’ graphic design). Look up the artist Henri Matisse's collage images for inspiration Optional extra: turn this into a ‘poster’ by adding a title that goes with the image. Do in pencil first. Think about the word and the image connecting together.

HOMEWORK Symmetry Need 1 copy of your photocopied face. 1. Cut your face vertically down the middle from head to neck (will go through the centre of the nose) on one photocopy - in the centre/vertically.
 * Stick the right side onto the right side of a new page. Redraw/copy/mirror the photocopied face onto the other/blank side of the page. Use line.
 * Stick the left side onto the left side of a new page. Redraw/copy/mirror the photocopied face onto the other/blank side of the page. Use line.
 * Look at the shapes. How are the faces different? Are they symmetrical?

REMEMBER TO UPLOAD YOUR WORK ONTO YOUR WIKI!

Ex Extra: Design a square tessellation [] Ex Extra: Positive/negative space [] Ex extra: Abstract face []