Techincal and Skill Development Assignments

Shape Build

Dynamic Composition

This assignment will challenge you to use only basic shapes and color to create a dynamic composition. Choose two design principles to explore and use the Shape Build Method as you create your composition. Pay attention to detail and consider how a shapes in a visual picture plane can effect the viewer's attention and gaze. Begin with basic shapes like ellipse, rectangle, and triangle but you may also use irregular polygons or thick lines. To complete your work, export a PNG file for submission.

Objectives:

• Develop understanding of Shape Building using the Pathfinder Tool
• Demonstrate understanding of Design Principles and Visual Composition
• Practice Visual Design Skills

Process:

• New Illustrator Document: Letter Size (8 1/2 X 11)
• Use of Shape Tools or Pen Tool to create closed paths
• Use only shapes
• Use color
• Choose and Explore two design principles
• Organize layers based on composition
• Export as PNG
• Submit assignment upon completion
• Submit one PNG (Web Safe)
• "lastname_ShapeDynamic.png"

Evaluation:

• 25 points – Requirements
• Meets Requirements
• Project Appears Complete
• Illustrations are Well-Developed
• Basic (15pts) - Mid Level (20pts) - Advanced (25pts)
• 25 points - Execution
• Demonstrates Correct Use of Vector Tools
• Vector Tools Applied in Appropriate Ways
• Shows Evidence of Understanding Assigned Processes
• Basic (15pts) - Mid Level (20pts) - Advanced (25pts)
• 25 points - Presentation
• Demonstrates Understanding of Visual Design Principles
• Shows Evidence of Attention to Detail
• Demonstrates Understanding of Aesthetic Presentation
• Basic (15pts) - Mid Level (20pts) - Advanced (25pts)
• 25 points – Solution
• Evidence of Self Expression
• Evidence of Creative Approach
• Evidence of Risk Taking
• Basic (15pts) - Mid Level (20pts) - Advanced (25pts)

Conditions:

• Technical and Skill Development Assignment: Shape Build Method Category