Monday, September 13, 2010

Week 1 Class Notes

ART: (reduction)
1. communicate
2. entertain

- an image should be compelling & not just communicate a point
- the image can be too dry on its own

scientific approach to composition and lighting:
1. shape (drawing stage/ shapes of everything/ ie form and light/ no value)
2. color (light)
3. edge (refining stage of a piece)
[ 2 & 3 are the focus of the class ]

how to approach light:
1. where do you want to direct the eye
2. what is the mood
3. how much depth do you want

character: light against dark / dark against light

[ nothing directs the eye more than light/ value ]

things to consider when using light:
-direction of light
- time of day
- bounce light / intensity
- what is light really doing?

*** Don't let your ideas about the logic of light overrule the artistry of your piece.

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