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2D Design

Using a variety of two dimensional media and through a variety of creative experiences, the goal of the course is bring the student to a better understanding or increased awareness of visual forms in the making of two-dimensional art. As in all Studio Art courses, this course involves considerable hands-on activity and learning through in class as well as out-of-class weekly assignments. We discuss and consider how the visual elements of line, shape, texture, color, value and space are used to in two-dimensional art- making. The students are encouraged to find creative, personal solutions. Slide lectures, discussions, critiques, museum visits, reading materials, and demonstrations are integral aspects of the class. Through your investigations in composition and materials, the student will be more prepared for advanced work in the visual arts by the end of the term.

Line Studies: Wellesley College student 2000

6" X 18" marker/chartpak tape/paper

In two dimensional image-making, the line is an important visual element that may among other things tell us about edges of objects, express the structure of forms, and be objects or forms in and of themselves. Students were asked to aim for cohesive, unified abstract pictures (minimum of 15 line studies)in which the negative spaces are “essential.” The students were asked to pay attention to the general divisions of space and to note that the thickness of the line creates a particular scale relationship between the positive and negative.
Line Studies: Wellesley College student 2002

6" X 10" marker/paper

In two dimensional image-making, the line is an important visual element that may among other things tell us about edges of objects, express the structure of forms, and be objects or forms in and of themselves. Students were asked to aim for cohesive, unified abstract pictures (minimum of 15 line studies)in which the negative spaces are “essential.” The students were asked to pay attention to the general divisions of space and to note that the thickness of the line creates a particular scale relationship between the positive and negative.
Line Studies: Wellesley College student 2000

6" X 16" marker/chartpak tape/paper

In two dimensional image-making, the line is an important visual element that may among other things tell us about edges of objects, express the structure of forms, and be objects or forms in and of themselves. Students were asked to aim for cohesive, unified abstract pictures (minimum of 15 line studies)in which the negative spaces are “essential.” The students were asked to pay attention to the general divisions of space and to note that the thickness of the line creates a particular scale relationship between the positive and negative.
Accordion Book Project (Wellesley College Student 2007

approx. 5” X 8” per image, opened 5” X 40” colored paper

Using a minimum of 8 pages, the students were asked to create a simple narrative using shapes and images without text. Accordion book designs need to consider that the book may be seen in its entirety spread out or as any other book, from spread to spread. Each page needed to be compositionally exciting while considering the composition of the open book.
Accordion Book Project (Wellesley College Student 2001

each page 5" X 7" paper

Using a minimum of 8 pages, the students were asked to create a simple narrative using shapes and images without text. Accordion book designs need to consider that the book may be seen in its entirety spread out or as any other book, from spread to spread. Each page needed to be compositionally exciting while considering the composition of the open book.
Accordion Book Project (Wellesley College Student 2001

each page is approximately 6" X 8" paper

Using a minimum of 8 pages, the students were asked to create a simple narrative using shapes and images without text. Accordion book designs need to consider that the book may be seen in its entirety spread out or as any other book, from spread to spread. Each page needed to be compositionally exciting while considering the composition of the open book.
Color and Shape Variations on a Theme

approximately 5" square painted paper collage

Students were asked to develop a series of collages that used painted or drawn pieces of paper of various hues and intensities. The shapes and forms used were “variations on a theme” with a consistent treatment of texture and surface as well. Considering placement, composition, positive and negative relationships, spatial development and order, students were asked to consider using low contrast, high contrast, monochromatic colors, analogous colors, warm colors, cool colors, complementary colors, and color as emphasis.
Pattern and letter forms (Columbus College of Art and Design student 1987)

14" square Potato ink prints

Radial Design: Students were asked to create potato or other medium letter forms and to create a variety of patterns with them.
Pattern and letter forms (Columbus College of Art and Design student 1987

16" X 16" potato ink prints

Students were asked to create potato or other medium letter forms and to create a variety of patterns with them.