UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BBFA151

Fundamentals of Design

L-T-P0-2-4 Credits3 Session2024-25 TypeLab / Practical
Appears in 2 semesters · 2 branches

BFA Applied Arts · Sem 1 (Lab) · BFA Painting · Sem 1 (Lab)

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Syllabus

6 units · weightage in %
Unit1

Unit 1: Line

6%
  • Creation of different effects and moods using different types of lines
  • Exercises of different kinds of line in a square format Evalu ation Meth odolo gy
  • I ndivid uals daily perfor mance
  • Project Review: Mid Semester
  • Project Submission: End of the Semester
Unit2

Unit 2: Forms

6%
  • Forms and their types, role of forms in design
  • Exercises on creating a design in square format using basic geometric forms
Unit3

Unit 3: Design embedding within a form

6%
  • Creation of a design with animal images
  • Implanting the above design into basic forms such as triangles, squares and circles
Unit4

Unit 4: Design based on study of form objects

6%
  • Using and overlapping of designs for creating interesting forms
  • Exercises to design using the different object available in the environment
Unit5

Unit 5: Design based on study of nature

  • Use of elements from nature to create a good design
  • Exercises on arrangement of elements in a square format
Unit6

Unit 6

10%
  • VI Lettering, Calligraphy and Typography
  • History of Writing
  • Development of Alphabet
  • Different Calligraphic Schools
  • Script Styles
  • Roman Lettering
  • Classification of Types
  • Study of One Family of Serif and San-serif
  • Typeface and rendering the same
  • Hot Metal types
  • Types in digital form
  • Leading and word spacing
Course Objectives1 points
  • Design is an arrangement of various forms and shapes for a specific purpose in a given space. It establishes the coordination of different forms with the available space in a harmonious way. Different articles, objects and shapes are used to create an arrangement and establish a relationship, which is pleasant to the eye of a viewer. During this module, students will be able to understand the concept of design, its elements and the principals involved in making a good design. This subject develops a sense of arrangement and movement in the mind of an artist.
Course Outcomes (COs)1 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. •From this module, students will be able to understand the concept of design. They will be able to design, taking ideas from natural objects and their surroundings. They will learn different types of designs and their purpose in everyday life. They will be able to understand the quality of lines, shapes, forms and their behavior when they are in proximity to each other. It will help students to create a sense of intuitive balance and rhythm with the help of designs. Students will be trained to use their eyes to see a good design. Their hand and eye will be synchronized and work in tandem to create any piece of art. FUNDAMENTAL OF DESIGN 0L:2T:4P 3 Credits

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