PERSPECTIVE IMPROVISATION
listed below are artists to research
Al Held
Evan Summers
IAN MONROE
ADAM CVIJANOVIC
TUTORIALS: 2 Point Perspective
Rectangle to a triangle "roof top"
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Concept:
This project is based on improvisation and two-point perspective. Create an
environment demonstrating spatial depth, balance in composition, and creativity.
We will discuss in class how to use layering and size/scale to create spatial
depth. In addition, you are to developed a well balanced asymmetrical
composition.
Composition: Design
or arrangement of form, shape, and space throughout the picture plane. -Balance,
harmony, pattern of shape, and rhythm are concepts used to achieve successful
composition.
Asymmetrical:
not identical on both sides of a central line; unsymmetrical; lacking symmetry:
Most faces are asymmetric.
Symmetrical: 1. characterized by or exhibiting symmetry; well-proportioned,
as a body or whole; regular in form or arrangement of corresponding parts.
2. Geometry. a. noting two points in a plane such that the line segment joining
the points is bisected by an axis: Points ( 1, 1 ) and ( 1, -1 ) are symmetrical
with respect to the x-axis.
MATERIALS:
- 18 x 24 inch 80lbs paper
-H4, H2. HB, B, 2B pencils
-White eraser
-Ruler
-Imagination
RULES:
-Make a 1-inch border prior to drawing
-Use only two point perspective
-Use one horizon line and 2 or more vanishing points (vanishing
points should be off the paper your working on).
-Apply atmospheric perspective (line weight helps to create
an illusion of space)
-Objects closer are darker, objects further away are lighter
-Use only contour line, no shading (value).
-Begin all drawings with an H4 pencil and move to a 2H, HB
then 2B if needed
-Begin each form with only straight line, not organic line
(curved line). Use a ruler for your final presentation
-Keep the history of lines (do not erase all your preliminary
work) This will add to the composition and character of the drawing. Only
erase when lines become confusing or compete with the form you are building.
-Activate all four sides of the picture plane, you must break the
planes of all four borders. This will help you achieve compositional
balance.
APPROACH:
Without a vision for the final image, You will, experiment, explore, and improvise
idea after idea that will evolve into a final composition. This will be a
work in progress for 4-5 weeks.
In Your sketch books make three, four, or more preliminary drawings (First week). Put your best moments together in one image. Consider how you will integrate the image into a whole as opposed to several isolated ideas. What will you edit out, and what will you develop/evolve? Floating objects in space may rest on each other, pierce through each other. Rectangles can be flat planes piercing through space like a giant razor blade. Use your imagination, and have fun. The more preliminary drawings (thumbnail sketches) you make, the more ideas you’All have. I encourage you to deconstruct and reassemble shapes as if you are working like a sculptor. Rectangles and cylinders should be in constant change and transformation. Last but not least, consider composition. How can you work your image into a whole unified concept/composition? Do you need to edit out distractions and/or add repetitive elements? View student examples for ideas and expectations. Also, use the tutorial links above to review how to manipulate forms. Each week you will bring in your work for a short desk critique to encourage progress.
GRADING:
Five C’s
Concept:
-Idea development, preparation, and how well you understand / execute the
project.
Composition
-ability to utilize the drawing format (activate all four borders)
Craftsmanship
-Presentation, use of media, neatness (line variety)
Creativity
-Originality, problem solving, point of view
Completion
-Does the image seem complete and well developed /evolved.