Drawing Principles (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24CGD331
Credits: 
02
Periods/week: 
01
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to learn the basic elements of the Art, Drawing including line, volume, space, texture and color.

 

Course Outcomes: 

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24CGD331

 

Drawing Principles (Theory)

CO1. Identify and categorize the elements of designs including shapes, lights and textures.

CO2. Analyze the differences of design principles for various design platforms.

CO3. Interpret the skills of working with perspectives.

CO4. Analyze various typographic styles in vector graphics.

CO5. Develop art pieces integrating visuals, typography, concepts and themes.

  CO6. Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

 

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.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation.

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Elements of Design & basic shapes:

Color, Line, Shape, Space, Texture, Value. 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:

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: 

Suggested Readings:

  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)

e-Resources:

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T_-DiAzYBc
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8UvA5vFis
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1teaJw1QW8
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFFX4R0lyv4

Journals:

  1.  http://www.ijdesign.org/index.php/IJDesign

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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