Assignment 2 | Feb 9
January 26th, 2009 | Published in c. Layout, h. Print Media
Assignment 2: Layout (due on the course website on Sunday February 22)
In this layout assignment, you will explore horizontal, vertical, and diagonal compositions by creating 3 different designs of a possible “project poster”:
I: Horizontal Composition
Create a horizontal composition (i.e., no vertical or diagonal elements). Be sensitive to the positive space and negative space. Try to establish contract by manipulating the visual levels of dominance and subordination.
Hints: Experiment with scales, typographic color (e.g., black, gray), positive and negative space, and grouping.
II: Horizontal/Vertical Composition
Create a composition that involves both horizontal and vertical reading directions. Be sensitive to the reading directions you create with your composition.
III: Diagonal Composition
Create a composition that involves elements that are placed at 45° angles or at 30°/60° angles. Take advantage of the tensions you may create with your diagonal elements.
IV: Free Style (extra credit)
Create a composition that embodies your sense of a visual chord with energy and harmony. While giving the page a sense of liveliness and poise, don’t forget to give the reader a sense of direction.
Please post your compositions by Sunday February 22nd. You will present all 3 designs to the class for critique on Monday March 2nd.
Please post your layout homework below by Sunday, Feb 22.