BASIC DESIGN (Practical)

Paper Code: 
VAC 133
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 

The course will enable the students to-

  1. Translate a 3D into 2D design through various compositions 
  2. Respond to problems in a creative and expressive manner
  3. Develop designs utilizing the knowledge of colors, elements and principles of design.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

 

Course

 

Course Outcomes 

 

Learning and teaching strategies

 

Assessment Strategies 

Course Code

Course Title

VAC 133

 

Basic Design

(Practical)

The students will -

CO9: Demonstrate ability in drawing: perception, translation of 3-D into 2-D space, composition through geometrical shapes and forms-composition in contrast, black and white, positive and negative space, tessellation.

 

CO10: Demonstrate problem solving thinking in systematic, conceptual and expressive manner.

 

CO11: Interpret and apply fundamental elements and principles of visual organization in solving visual problem.

 

CO12: Demonstrates knowledge of technical and aesthetic issues in their discipline.

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion on composition subjects, Tutorials, Videos, Demonstration, Reading assignments.

 

Learning activities for the students:

Sketching, lay outing of composition, Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentation, Giving tasks.

Year-end Practical Exams, Daily Assignments, Observation, Student Teacher Interaction And Final Submissions

COURSE CONTENT:

Fundamentals of 2D design examine the organizational principles common to all two dimensional art. In a series of practical assignments, students explore line, shape, scale, pattern and other elements of design to achieve an awareness of form and appreciation of the way it can suggest and amplify meaning of art.

Submission: Four exercises

 
References: 

Suggested Text Books/Suggested Reference Books:

  • Tom Fraser, Adam Banks, The Complete Guide to Colour, ILEX
  • Eddie Opara & John Cantwell, Best Practices for Graphic Designers Colour Works, Page One Publishing Pte Limited
  • Dennis M. Puhalla, design Elements: Form & Space, Rockport Publishers
  • All About Techniques in Calligraphy An Indispensable Manual for Artist and Hobbyist, Barron’s
  • A. H Hashmi, English Hindi Modern Lettering, Pustak Mahal
  • Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Guide to Communicating with Colour, HOW Books
  • Graham Davis, The Designer’s Toolkit 1000 Colours Thousands of Colour Combinations, Chronicle Books LLC
  • Steven Heller & Louise Fili, Shadow Type, Thames & Hudson
  • Darius A. Monsef Colour Inspirations, HOW Books
  • Gill, Basic Rendering, Thames & Hudson
  • Hillner,Matthias, Basic Typography :Virtual Typography, AVA Publications, 2009

E-Resources:

 

 
Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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