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Design/Lettering Unit Media: colored pencil

Design/Lettering Unit Media: colored pencil

What is a kaleidoscope? Ø A tube-like instrument that contains loose pieces of glass

What is a kaleidoscope? Ø A tube-like instrument that contains loose pieces of glass and other objects that are reflected by mirrors and or lenses set at different angles to create various symmetrical patterns when viewed through one end of the tube. “Kaleidoscope” came from the Greek words meaning “beautiful to see”. Ø It is a mandala in action.

What is a Mandala? Ø A circular design containing concentric geometric forms, symbolizing the

What is a Mandala? Ø A circular design containing concentric geometric forms, symbolizing the universe, totality, or wholeness in Hinduism and Buddhism. Kaleidoscope images are referred to as Mandalas.

Kaleidoscope Designs Bubble Scope By Andrew and Robyn Leary New Zealand

Kaleidoscope Designs Bubble Scope By Andrew and Robyn Leary New Zealand

Kaleidoscope Designs Pyramid By Janice Chesnik

Kaleidoscope Designs Pyramid By Janice Chesnik

Kaleidoscope Designs King Arthur By Massimo Strino

Kaleidoscope Designs King Arthur By Massimo Strino

Kaleidoscope Designs Flower Shower By Lawrence and Audrey Goldsmiths

Kaleidoscope Designs Flower Shower By Lawrence and Audrey Goldsmiths

Where is this Headed? Ø You will be creating a kaleidoscope type design using

Where is this Headed? Ø You will be creating a kaleidoscope type design using the letters of your first or last name. Ø You will be working with Principle of Design: Balance (and specifically, Radial Balance) Ø You will be working in the media of Colored Pencil and developing your technique with the media.

Unit Overview l l l Review basic lettering styles. Complete lettering exercise. (Use binder

Unit Overview l l l Review basic lettering styles. Complete lettering exercise. (Use binder and lettering books as reference to complete) Pick up handout on final assignment. Design 2 thumbnails for kaleidoscope (minimum). Finally, solve problem and create product.

Lettering is Business! CAREERS include: Advertising Illustration Sign Making Monogramming Calligraphy Corporate Imaging

Lettering is Business! CAREERS include: Advertising Illustration Sign Making Monogramming Calligraphy Corporate Imaging

Vocabulary of the Letter Ø Ascender: The part of the letter which rises above

Vocabulary of the Letter Ø Ascender: The part of the letter which rises above the main body. b Ascender

Vocabulary of the Letter Ø Body: The main part of the letter. b Body

Vocabulary of the Letter Ø Body: The main part of the letter. b Body

Vocabulary of the Letter Ø Descender: The part of the letter which extends below

Vocabulary of the Letter Ø Descender: The part of the letter which extends below the main body. g descender

Vocabulary of the Letter Ø Serif: Short cross lines at the ends of main

Vocabulary of the Letter Ø Serif: Short cross lines at the ends of main strokes of many different styles of letters. B Seriph No Seriph (sans serif) B

4 Main Types of Lettering Roman Gothic Text Decorative Composed of thick and thin

4 Main Types of Lettering Roman Gothic Text Decorative Composed of thick and thin strokes; has serifs. Composed of same width strokes; has no serifs (sans serifs). Composed of thick and thin strokes; is fancy; has unique serifs. Designed to express different moods.

Lettering Guides & Measuring 1/4” 0” 1” 1/2”

Lettering Guides & Measuring 1/4” 0” 1” 1/2”

Lettering Worksheet Ø Get lettering worksheet, and ruler. You may also use any of

Lettering Worksheet Ø Get lettering worksheet, and ruler. You may also use any of the books on lettering as reference. Ø Using your ruler make guides in each square to ensure your letters are consistently the same thickness and height.

Lettering Worksheet Be sure to measure so that your letters are at least 3/4”

Lettering Worksheet Be sure to measure so that your letters are at least 3/4” wide and consistent in height.

Lettering Worksheet

Lettering Worksheet

Lettering Worksheet

Lettering Worksheet

Lettering Worksheet

Lettering Worksheet

Two Thumbnails Ø Ø Create two exciting design with the letters of your name.

Two Thumbnails Ø Ø Create two exciting design with the letters of your name. Modify the basic letter form to fit the space. Fill entire triangle, overlap letters and combine them. Get instructor approval.

Thumbnails

Thumbnails

Thumbnails

Thumbnails

Thumbnails

Thumbnails

Colored Pencil Techniques Ø Frottage: a method of creating texture by rubbing over objects.

Colored Pencil Techniques Ø Frottage: a method of creating texture by rubbing over objects.

Colored Pencil Techniques Ø Crosshatch: same method of shading when using graphite but try

Colored Pencil Techniques Ø Crosshatch: same method of shading when using graphite but try using multiple colors like analogous and overlap them.

Colored Pencil Techniques Ø Tonal Gradation: is just subtly changing the value of a

Colored Pencil Techniques Ø Tonal Gradation: is just subtly changing the value of a single color.

Colored Pencil Techniques Ø Color Gradation: blending one color into the next. Be sure

Colored Pencil Techniques Ø Color Gradation: blending one color into the next. Be sure the colors overlap one another.

Colored Pencil Techniques Ø Stipple: method of using dots to shade. . try using

Colored Pencil Techniques Ø Stipple: method of using dots to shade. . try using multiple colors and overlapping them.

Complete Colored Pencil Techniques Worksheet Practice the different colored pencil techniques in the space

Complete Colored Pencil Techniques Worksheet Practice the different colored pencil techniques in the space provided. Ø You must completely fill the space. Ø Craftsmanship & creativity count! Ø

Colored Pencil Worksheet

Colored Pencil Worksheet

Final Product Ø Divide a sheet of 12” X 12” white drawing paper into

Final Product Ø Divide a sheet of 12” X 12” white drawing paper into 8 triangles. The triangle on the thumbnail is the same size as each triangle on the final paper. Ø Two triangles make one square. Ø Trace your name design. Ø Put a mirror image next to it to complete the square.

To Create A Mirror Image Lay your design face down on to the light

To Create A Mirror Image Lay your design face down on to the light box. Ø Put the final paper on top and trace the image. Ø Repeat this process in the remaining three squares. Ø Color with colored pencil selecting a color scheme such as cool/warm, complementary, analogous etc. Ø Cut and mount onto final paper. Ø Submit to turn in box. Ø

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