Exploration of Design
Exploration of Design
Rhode Island School of Design
Sketchbook 1:
Elements of Design in the RISD Nature Lab
A multi-faceted observational mark making exercise emphasizing experimentation with tools and materials using nature as subject matter from the RISD Nature Lab
Assignment 1:
Abstraction from Nature Lab Studies
A abstraction project derived from natural object using cut black paper as medium
Sketchbook 2:
Color
Part 1: A full page, non-circular color "wheel" that showcases a full range of the color spectrum Part 2: Document a selected color on numerous pages using various color media.
Assignment 2:
Color Studies
A series of 6 flat color collages using magazines
Sketchbook 3:
Conceptualizing
Part 1: Conceptualized pieces of work from each of the featured artists Part 2: A mindmap of words that describe the artist’s personality Part 3: List of specific colors that the artist connects with and why
Assignment 3:
Form Studies
Form Studies using only corrugated cardboard
Sketchbook 4:
Mask
A cohesive plan for the final project; based on the artist’s personality traits, passions and colors
FINAL
Reveal/Conceal the Self
A three-dimensional mask that reveals aspects of the artist’s personality and aspects of their passions
