DESIGN BRIEF
Design six non-objective compositions that engage the elements of line and shape, as well as the principles of design.
REQUIREMENTS
• Follow the instructions for each composition below.
• Sketch and develop 10 thumbnails for each composition.
• For each composition, select one thumbnail and develop it into a comprehensive, using either handdrawn or computer generated lines & shapes.
COMPOSITIONS
1. Usc only Solid geometric lines, various widths. Focus on Rhythm, Value, Composition, Texture.
2. Use Solid and Implied lines, geometric and organic. Focus on Figure/Ground relationships/reversals, give dominance to negative space.
3.Use multiple Squares, a Solid, an Implied, and an Irregular line. Focus on Visual Hierarchy/Emphasis, and Unity.
4.Use multiple Circles, a Solid, an Implied, and an Irregular line. Focus on Scale relationships, Visual Hierarchy/Emphasis, and Unity.
5.Use multiple Triangles, a Solid, an Implied, and an Irregular line. Focus on Scale relationships, Visual Hierarchy/Emphasis, and Unity.
6.Use a Square, Triangle, and a Circle as well as a Solid, Implied, and Irregular line. Focus on all the principles of design.
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
You will turn in the following:
1. A comprehensive of all six compositions, all mocked up onto a 1S'ix20" Superblack matte board. See side illustration for mock-up specs.
2. Thumbnail sketches.
3. The following digital files will also be submitted:
AI file, Web-ready GM
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Size for cach composition - x 4", with a 3 point white frame all around
• Use only black and/or white
• Use layer dipping masks to produce clean edges around the square