DRAWING PRINCIPLES

Paper Code: 
CGD 331
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The main objective of the subject is to impart the knowledge about the basic elements of the Art, Drawing including line, volume, space, texture and color.wor

 

 

Learning outcome:

 

Students will be able to:

 

  1. Comprehend and describe the differences of various art pieces.
  2. Understand and identify the elements of designs including shapes, light and texture.
  3. Demonstrate the skills of working with perspectives.
  4. Develop art pieces integrating visuals, typography, concepts and themes.

 

 

Assessment Strategies:

 

Approach in teaching:  Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Reading assignments, Demonstrations, Group activities, Teaching using advanced IT audio-video tools

Learning activities for the students:  Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks

 

 

Assessment Strategies:

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

6.00
Unit I: 

Introduction to Elements of Design- Color, Line, Shape, Space, Texture, Value.

Introduction to basic shapes- Circle, Square, and Triangle. Playing with shade and shadow. Lights & Texture- Texture through light, Patterns.

6.00
Unit II: 

Introduction to Principles of Design- Balance, Contrast, Emphasis/Dominance, Harmony, Movement/Rhythm, Proportion, Repetition/Pattern, Unity, Variety.

6.00
Unit III: 

Introduction to Perspective: Definition, Uses and Types of perspective: One-point perspective, Two-point perspective, Three-point perspective, Four-point perspective, Zero-point perspective. Bird’s eye view, Insect’s eye view, Forced Perspective. Converging Points, Vanishing Points, Observer’s Points.

6.00
Unit IV: 

Typography: Anatomy of a letter & type, Typefaces, Typeface Family Typographic Measurement: – Point and Pica, Text Type and Display Type, Typographic Standards, Typographic Guidelines   

6.00
Unit V: 

Classification of Type - Old Style, Transitional Period, Modern, Slab Serif, Sans Serif, Script, Decorative Etc. Selection of a TypeFace in Design-Clarity: Readability and Legibility, Integration with Visuals, Concept and Theme.

ESSENTIAL READINGS: 
  1. Jeremy Webb, “Design Principles”, AVA Publishing
  2. Timothy Samara, “Design Elements: A Graphic Style Manual”, Rockport Publishers; First Edition (April 1, 2007)
  3. Milind Mulick, “ Perspective”, Jyotsna Prakashan
REFERENCES: 
  1. Dennis Puhalla, “Design Elements, Form & Space: A Graphic Style Manual for Understanding Structure and Design”, Rockport Publishers (1 July 2011).
  2. James Craig and Irene Korol Scala, “Designing with Type, 5th Edition: The Essential Guide to Typography”, Watson-Guptill; (May 1, 2006)
Academic Year: 
2020-21
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