COURSE Code: VADA 150
3 Credits
Course Description
Abstractions of line, mass and form have their place in representational, objective art. This course explores those options in two parts: first, three-dimensional geometric primitives (volumetric contour drawing) will be implemented as constructs upon which to build visual, representational frameworks of the objective world. Complex three-dimensional solids will be reduced to structural armatures: simplification to aid the powers of visualization in imaginative drawing. Second, compositional possibilities will be examined in the process of dividing the limitation of the traditional rectangular format. Classical principles of two-dimensional design will be applied. Emphasis, balance, contrast, line, tone, colour, form, pattern and geometry will be examined for their power as compositional elements.
