Cal Poly Pomona Foundations in 2-D Design
Ian Lam
Dynamics of Structure
Objective: To study the structural relationship of geometric shapes within a given format for optimum design, arrangement, or organization.
Expressive Use
of Line (Inventory)
Objective: To create and “inventory” of lines in preparation of the final design.
Expressive Use
of Line (Final)
Objective: To create a final design from your inventory, containing a wide range of line characteristics and shows the application of the Principles of Design and composition.
Introduction to
Illustrator (1)
Objective: To use Adobe Illustrator to explore, examine, and compare the design merits and strengths in order to create personal logos which contain initials of the artist’s name.
Introduction to
Illustrator (2)
Typography and the
History of Design (1)
Objective: Using Adobe Illustrator to create a focal point made by using one of the artist’s characters, and utilize the concepts of positive and negative space relationships, variety and contrast, and proportion and composition.
Typography and the
History of Design (2)
Monochromatic Value Scale
Objective: Create an 11-step value scale using a single color.
Monochromatic and
Asymmetric Design
Asymmetric Design
Objective: Create an asymmetric design by using different shapes to demonstrate the illusion of deep space using a Monochromatic color scheme.
Original Design
with Emphasis
with Emphasis
Objective: Create a similar design utilizing
the principle of emphasis and focal point, executed in Analogous and
Complementary colors
the principle of emphasis and focal point, executed in Analogous and
Complementary colors
