To develop an understanding of the elements and principles of design through various practical assignments. Study of two-dimensional space and its organizational possibilities; behavior of force and energy contained in line, form, color and texture; knowledge of primary, secondary, tertiary and complementary colors and their relationships. Introduction to the technical terms related to color theory. Introduction to the art of beautiful handwriting i.e. Calligraphy (Italic). Study of letterforms, basic types, study of their formal aspects, proportion, weight and inter relationship of positive and negative space. Study of Gothic and Roman and Devnagri.
Submission: 2 assignments (Exercises with basic shapes and texture in relation to space) 6 assignments (Gothic and Roman and Devnagri.) 2 assignments (Compositions based on studies from nature.)