MACFARLANE ART & DESIGN

Cup and Sharpie
(Elements and Principles)

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This project is in two parts and each will be assessed separately. The first consists of a planning page that highlights both your design and more importantly your understand of the following design concepts:
Contrast; Repetition; Alignment; Proximity; Emphasis


You will be designing a design planning page that includes the following:
A sketch of your cup design (draw a cup and then your original design on it),
A close up of the detailed repetitive portion of your pen drawing (about a 2 inch block)
A Title (your choice) but in an actual font
A written explanation of your design process and your inspiration

You must plan your page using the design concepts listed above. I expect to see something emphasized, elements repeated throughout the page, Contrast of elements, attention paid to alignment etc. This will take some rough copy planning. Keep your color scheme simple (you don't have to use any colors other than black and white if you don't want).


The following are good designs (but not for this specific project)
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Your Cup Design

Take some time to check out the work of Cheeming Boey, Paul Westcomb and other sharpie cup designers. Note that the designs are impressive because of the intricate detailed repetitive patterns, not the amazing drawing skills (although they have those too). It is nice to have a small point of emphasis of some sort but is not necessary. Repetition is the main goal so check out zentangle designs too. While you may find great designs that are large, that's not what this project is about. 
You can use more than one color if you have colored sharpies, but don't go crazy and pay attention to your color scheme. 
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Your Mark 
Planning Page 20 points: Contrast; Repetition; Alignment; Proximity; Emphasis have all been carefully considered. Time spent on font and all necessary components are included on page. Very neat.
​Cup 10 points: Design is original and intricate. Care and has been taken to complete design and no shortcuts or large filler designs have been used. 
 
Contact me at: HMacFarlane@hrsb.ca
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