Project 2: Value Scale & Two Compositions Illustrating Unity
Objective: Using only black and white paint, create a well defined and ordered gradation scale in 12 equal steps (black, white and 10 steps between). Once this has been completed, design 2 compositions illustrating 2 distinct ways to achieve Unity in a composition using only black, white and grays (such as Proximity, Repetition, Continuation, Continuity on the Grid, Unity with Variety or Varied Repetition).
Guidelines: Using only black and white, mix and paint 18 to 20 different grays. Make enough of each value to paint a 3” by 3” swatch.
After completing 18 to 20 swatches plus one for white and one for black, evaluate the gradations and choose 10 values to place between white and black on a value scale.
Cut 1” by 1” squares our of each swatch and glue to a piece of matboard measuring 2” by 13”. Transitions in shades must be equal.
With the remaining swatches and scraps design 2 compositions, each illustrating a different way to achieve Unity. Swatches must touch or overlap. Arrange and glue compositions to two 6” by 6 “ pieces of matboard.
Check blog for project sample: http://1230color-n-design.blogspot.com/
Remember to label your project appropriately.
Points: 100 (One Gradation Scale plus two compositions)
Due date: 10/24
(Unity with Variation)
