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Table of ContentsComplete Table of Contents
For an explanation of Volume breakdown, see the Features Summary section of this website.
Preface
IntroductionPart One Two-Dimensional Design
Chapter One Two-Dimensional Design: Elements
Line
Defining Line
Types of Line
Expressive Uses of Line
Shape
Defining Shape
Types of Shape
Degrees of Definition
Expressive Uses of Shape
Texture
Defining Texture
Creating Texture
Expressive Uses of Texture
Value
Defining Value
Value and Volume
Expressive Uses of Value
Profile: Phillia Yi, Printmaker
Energy and Expression Using Woodcut on a Large Scale
Chapter Two Color and Composition
Studying Color
Seeing Color
Defining Color
Hue
Value
Intensity
Temperature
Composing in Color
Color Systems
Color Combinations
Color and Communication
Contrast
Emotional Effects
Symbolic Color
Profile: Ann Baddley Keister, Weaver
Color, Construction, and Communication: Designing a Tapestry
Chapter Three Two-Dimensional Design: Organization
Basic Composition
Unity and Variety
Weight and Gravity
Balance
Scale and Proportion
Emphasis
Profile: Ken Botnick, Graphic Designer
Landscape of the Page: Conceiving and Composing Books
Expanded Composition
Illusion of Space
The Dynamics of Space: Bringing Mulan to Life
Illusion of Movement
Maximizing Visual Impact
Profile: Ken Stout, PainterPart Two Concepts and Critical Thinking
Chapter Four Cultivating Creativity
Design and Creativity
Seven Characteristics of Creative Thinking
Receptivity
Curiosity
Wide Range of Interests
Attentiveness
Seeking Connections
Conviction
Complexity
Goal Setting
A Goal-Setting Strategy
Characteristics of Good Goals
Time Management
Setting the Stage
First Things First
Step One, Step Two, Step Three
Use Parts to Create the Whole
Making the Most of Class Time
Start Early
When in Doubt, Crank It Out
Work Collaboratively
Reduce Stress
Profile: Nancy Callahan, Artist, and Diane Gallo, Writer
Storefront Stories: Creating a Collaborative Community
Chapter Five Problem Seeking and Problem Solving
Concept Development
Problem Seeking
The Design Process
The Art Process
Sources of Ideas
Characteristics of a Good Problem
Problem-Solving Strategies
Solution #1: Using Convergent Thinking
Solution #2: Using Divergent Thinking
Brainstorming
Make a List
Use a Thesaurus
Make a Map
Explore Connections
Research
Library and Internet Research
Visual Research
Conceptual Expansion
Variations on a Theme
Metaphorical Thinking
Interdisciplinary Connections
Profile: Heidi Lasher-Oakes, Sculptor
The Infinite Journey: Exploring Ideas in Art and Science
Chapter Six Developing Critical Thinking
Establishing Criteria
Form, Subject, and Content
Critique Basics: Stop, Look, Listen, Learn
Types of Critiques
Description
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Greatest Strength/Greatest Potential
Developing a Long-Term Project
Week One Assessment
Week Two Assessment
Student Response: Developing a Self-Assignment
Turn Up the Heat: Pushing Your Projectís Potential
Basic Arithmetic
Transformation
Reorganization
Concept and Composition
Accepting Responsibility
Profile: Bob Dacey, Illustrator
Tell Me a Story: Illustrating Miriamís CupPart Three Three-Dimensional Design
Chapter Seven Three-Dimensional Design: Aspects and Elements
Thinking in Three Dimensions
Form and Function
The Three Dimensions
Drafting for Designers
Degrees of Dimensionality
Design Elements
Line
Shapes and Planes
Volume
Mass
Space
Texture
Color and Light
The Complexity of Three-Dimensional Design
Profile: Rodger Mack, Sculptor
The Oracle's Tears: Conception, Composition, and Construction
Chapter Eight Three-Dimensional Design: Organization
Principles of Three-Dimensional Design
Balance
Scale and Proportion
Proximity
Emphasis and Contrast
Repetition
Composition and Construction
Choice of Materials
Construction Methods
Connections
Transitions
Unity and Variety
Profile: David MacDonald, Ceramicist
A Passion for Pottery
Chapter Nine Physical and Cerebral
Constructed Thought
From Life to Art: Connection and Separation
Boundaries
Bases and Places
Physical Qualities of Sculptural Objects
Physical Forces
Material and Immaterial
Cerebral Qualities of Sculptural Objects
Building on a Tradition
Reinventing Sculpture
Contemporary Questions, Contemporary Answers
Expressing Ideas in Physical Form
Profile: Rick Paul, Sculptor
Physical, Virtual, and CerebralPart Four Time Design
Chapter Ten Aspects and Elements of Time
Building Blocks
Relationships Between Shots
Transitions from Shot to Shot
Six Elements of Time
Duration
Tempo
Intensity
Scope
Setting
Chronology
Schindlerís List: Content and Composition
Profile: Sharon Greytak, Filmmaker
A Resilient Spirit
Chapter Eleven Narrative and Non-Narrative
Tell Me a Story
Working with Multiple Images
Multiple-Image Structures
From Scene to Screenplay
Establishing Boundaries
Style
Degrees of Definition
Story and Style in Citizen Kane
Basic Construction
Visualizing Citizen Kane
Editing and Emotion
The 15-Second Sales Pitch
Ad Design Strategies
Non-Narrative
Profile: Jerome Witkin, Painter
Life Lessons: Exploring the Human Condition
Chapter Twelve Interdisciplinary Arts: Books, Installations, Performances
Exploring the Visual Book
Selecting a Text
Writing a Text
Text and Typestyle
Image-to-Page Relationships
Word and Image Relationships
Advantages of Visual Books
Installation Art
Uses of Space and Time
The Importance of Context
Advantages of Installation Art
Performance Art
Historical Background
Characteristics of Performance Art
The Advantages of Interdisciplinary Art
Profile: Bonnie Mitchell
As Worlds Collide: Collaborative Creativity Using the World Wide Web |
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