BASIC DESIGN (Practical)

Paper Code: 
25VHA125(A)
Credits: 
5
Contact Hours: 
75.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to translate a 3D design into 2D through various compositions, respond to problems creatively and expressively, and develop designs utilizing the knowledge of colors, elements, and principles of composition.

 

Course Outcomes: 

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25VHA125(A)

Basic Design (Practical)

CO23: Develop a series of daily sketches, and layouts exemplifying development of their skills through the class.

 

CO24: Prepare submission displaying her skill set on nature-based compositions, typography, shapes and textures.

 

CO25: Plan and produce a design according to the given prompts showcasing their compositional sense and typographical knowledge.

 

CO26: Justify her attained skills of design by arguing and answering questions in a viva sustaining professional code of conduct.

 

CO27: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Assignments, Brainstorming, Demonstration

 

Learning activities for the students: Self-Learning Assignments, Giving Tasks, Visualization, Experimenting, Sketching to Learn, Free Exploration, Focused Exploration.

Layouts & Sketches, Continuous Assessment Test, Semester End Examinations, Daily Assignments, Observation, Student Teacher Interaction and Final Submissions

 

COURSE CONTENT:

 

A Study of 2D space and its organizational possibilities. Colour theory, basic principle of design.

Submission: 5 Sheets

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Tom Fraser, Adam Banks, The Complete Guide to Colour, ILEX
  2. Eddie Opara & John Cantwell, Best Practices for Graphic Designers Colour Works, Page One Publishing Pte Limited
  3. Dennis M. Puhalla, design Elements: Form & Space, Rockport Publishers
  4. All About Techniques in Calligraphy An Indispensable Manual for Artist and Hobbyist, Barron’s
  5. H Hashmi, English Hindi Modern Lettering, Pustak Mahal

 

References: 
  1. Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Guide to Communicating with Colour, HOW Books
  2. Graham Davis, The Designer’s Toolkit 1000 Colours Thousands of Colour Combinations, Chronicle Books LLC
  3. Steven Heller & Louise Fili, Shadow Type, Thames & Hudson
  4. Darius A. Monsef Colour Inspirations, HOW Books
  5. Gill, Basic Rendering, Thames & Hudson
  6. Hillner, Matthias, Basic Typography: Virtual Typography, AVA Publications, 2009

 

E-Resources:

  1. Beginning Graphic Design: Fundamentals of Design (gcfglobal.org)
  2. How          To        Learn   The      Basics  Of      Design:            Ultimate          Guide  For      2023 (inkbotdesign.com)
  3. Visual Design Basics | Usability.gov
  4. Beginning Graphic Design: Fundamentals - YouTube
  5. Basic Design Elements and the Principles of Design - by UXPin

                                     

 

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