Composition 1 introduces the basics of visual design elements (line, shape, texture, and space) and principles (balance, harmony, contrast). Students focus on developing their composition skills through drawing exercises, personal projects, class feedback, along with expansive examples from art and design history. 

Supply List:

1 ea 9x12 Strathmore Drawing Pad

1 ea 8.5x11 Newsprint1 ea Graphite Pencil Set (6B, 2B, HB)

1 ea General’s Eraser Set

1 ea Glue Stick

1 ea Micron .03

1 ea Plastic Ruler

1 ea 9x12 Pack Construction Paper

1 ea Dual Tipped Sharpie 

1 ea Xacto Knife

If you are serious about orchestrating the visual content of your art, this course is for you. All two-dimensional designers need to understand the language of deep space, flat space and ambiguous space. This project is very special, and was developed in the crucifix of the Mid-Century era.

We will be using the classic designer’s tool: Gouache, which is a water based, opaque, non-toxic medium that will enhance your painting skills in oil. Acrylic and watercolor.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following:

Basic set of gouache paints. Preferred black, white and primaries only. However, if you prefer the full color set that is acceptable.

Soft FILBERT shaped brushes, ¼ inch, ½ inch. Other sizes as you prefer.

Bristol board pad, 11 x 14.

Designers tape.