| Recommended Resources |
Wong, W. Principles of Form and Design. John Wiley & Sons.Itten, J. Design and Form: The Basic Course at the Bauhaus. John Wiley & Sons.Arnheim, R. Art and Visual Perception: A Psychology of the Creative Eye. University of California Press.Lauer, D. A. and Pentak, S. Design Basics. Cengage Learning.Klee, P. Pedagogical Sketchbook. Faber & Faber. |
| Aims of the Course |
The aim of this course is to ensure that students comprehend the fundamental concepts in the field of visual arts and design, the elements of art, and the principles of design; and to enable them to develop their skills in visual perception, observation, analysis, creative thinking, and the production of original designs.Within the scope of the course, basic visual elements such as point, line, spot, texture, light-dark, light-shadow, shape, form, color, and perspective, as well as design principles such as balance, rhythm, repetition, emphasis, movement, contrast, proportion, and unity, are addressed through theoretical and practical studies.It is intended that students create two- and three-dimensional visual compositions using various drawing and design techniques, evaluate the relationships between visual elements, and transform the knowledge they have acquired into original design works. |