2 dimensional design- Line drawings/shape

Two dimensional design class is more about composition than the subject, or accuracy. When i took it, I was taught that there were 7 elements and 8 principles of design.

The main phrase in this lesson is DISCORD: The highest degree of contrast that can be obtained. ( white/black, large/small, rough smooth)


Elements:
Look for the terms
Mechanical line vs Calligraphic line
Geometric shapes vs Organic shapes

1. Line:


Mechanical lines are drawn consciously- printing your name is an example of a mechanical Line. Another example would be a line drawn with a ruler or a compass to make geometric shapes.
Image 1: Partial image of Kimberlie Grady's drawing 1 midterm " The Great Hall"Notice the geometric shapes.

Calligraphic lines are drawn as one unit; intuitively, like when you write your name in script or cursive. Another example of Calligraphic lines are ORGANIC LINES/SHAPES. Organic lines are lines that are uneven and free handed drawn, like the outline of a tree.

Image 2. A portion of Kimberlie Grady's Drawing 1 final " The oriental Conference room. Notice the Calligraphic lines of the pictures in the panels on the left.