Visualization 2 Studio
IND 552
Course Description
"Nothing is more powerful for the designer than their ability to visualize their thinking and the resulting biproduct of sharing what they are able to imagine with others before it exists; to simulate the reality of a new idea by connecting with others in their understanding of how they perceive reality"
The
central purpose of this course is to continue the work initiated in the Visualization 1 Studio by providing students with a thorough
understanding of key foundation theories for visual perception and
communication. Students gain practical experience in applying these theories to
create professional level sketches, drawings and digital renderings. The
Visualization 2 Studio will focus on the study of more complex perspective, material indication, and application of those theories to sketch assignments employing different media and techniques. Individual
assignments will involve the use of traditional analog drawing tools and the creation of images developed with applications such as Sketch-up, Adobe
Photoshop and Creative Suite.
Class Emphasis
The
class will involve weekly and bi-weekly projects that emphasize :
1)
Understanding of key foundation theories for visual perception and
communication
2)
Practical experience in applying these theories to create professional
level design sketches, drawings and digital images
Class
time will be divided between the critique and discussion of student work from
the previous week’s assignment and lectures and demonstrations for the next
assignment.
Topics Covered Include:
Tools
and Processes ; especially the hybrid use of analog and digital methods
Advanced Perspective
Material Indication
3D
Color
Color
in Lighting
Better
Compositions
Staging
for Message
Lighting,
Color, Mood
Controlling
Successive Reading
Creating
Depth
Building blocking models with Sketch-up
Digital Painting
