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Design Foundation 3D: Shape and Form

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Get a fast-paced, entertaining take on design history, theory, and insights. In this course, several 2D and 3D design principles are demystified, and real-world examples provided.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
1. Primary Elements and Process
  • Intro to 2D shapes
  • Design exploration with sketching
  • Introduction to 3D forms
  • 3D exploration with organic forms
2. Ordering Systems and Massing
  • Grids and axes
  • Symmetry
  • Hierarchy and juxtaposition
  • Rhythm and repetition
  • Golden section
  • Defining space
3. Color and Materials
  • Celebrate color!
  • Color and contrast
  • Texture and pattern
  • Transparency
4. Thematic Relationships
  • Minimalism = Less is more
  • Retro. It's back!
  • Iconography. Can you picture it?
  • Humor? That's funny
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Dave Schultze

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