Exercise #2 Expressive use of Lines

The purpose of this exercise is to explore a wide range of line characteristics such as: orientation, direction, calligraphic, contour, hatching, cross-hatching, width, length; to apply the Principles of Design and composition.

Exercise #3 Introduction to Illustrator CC and Typography

The objective is to appreciate the many exciting shapes created by characters. I must first become aware of them as design elements. I need to examine the shapes/spaces inside the characters (negative space) as well as in between the characters.

Exericse #4 Typography and the 

Principle of Emphasis + Illustrator CC

For this exercise the objective is to create a focal point (the principle of Emphasis) by utilizing the concepts of: positive and negative space relationships, variety and contrast, proportion and composition.

Project #1 Chromatic Value Scale

The objective for this project is to improve handling of our 

materials, craftsmanship, gain familiarity with value 

relationships.

1. To create TINTS using white, and SHADES using black. 

(no TONES)

2. To improve understanding of the design principles and 

elements.

Project #2 Monochromatic and 

Asymmetric Design

The objective for project 2 is to create a design to 

demonstrate the illusion of deep space using a 

Monochromatic color scheme.

Project #3: Original Design 

with Emphasis

For our final project the objective was to create a singular, asymmetric, original design utilizing the Principle of Emphasis/Focal Point, and using either a 

Analogous color palette or Complementary color palette.

Book Binding 

I learned to sew a 3-hole pamphlet stitch, a 5-hole pamphlet stitch and also Japanese book binding.