Thursday, 28 July 2011
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Principles Of Design
The Basic Principles of Design are as follows:
*Balance
*Rythm
*Proportion
*Emphasis
*Unity
It is these principles that define the strength of a design.For a design to be strong,these principles should be applied well.All designs are based on arrangements of the elements of a work of art,using these principles
Arrangement of elements forms a composition
Elements of a composition
Line- mark or path where length is dominant
Form-mass of shapes
Textures-Detailing sufaces
Value-Degree of lightness or darkness of a certain colour
Colour-A pigment
Shape-Area bound by a line or colour
BALANCE
An artist should be able to create an illusion of balance.In visual balance,each area of the painting suggests a certain visual weight.
Light colours create a light effect while Dark ones are felt heavy
Warm colours like Yellow seem to expand and Cold colours like Blue seem to contract in size
Transparency feels lighter compared to Opacity
Types of Balances
Horizontal/Formal Balance : Uniformly symmetric.It gives a secure,solid feeling when viewed but causes appeal only when distributed improperly
Vertical/Informal Balance : Assymetric type of balance which provides more freedom for creativity
Radial Balance/Radiance : Instead of distributing components to two directions,this method is based on distribution of components from a central axis
Rythm
Rythm is the repetition of size,shapes,lines(continuos lines).It basically creates a feeling of movement to the picture.
The picture on the left shows a rythm in the pattern of the waves
Proportion
Unity
Unity in a composition is achieved when all of the design principles (balance, movement, emphasis, visual economy, contrast, proportion and space) have been correctly applied.Unity is the hallmark of a good design. It's the final result in a composition when all the design elementswork harmoniously together giving the viewer a satisfying sense of belonging and relationship. You know unity has been achieved when all aspects of the design complement one another rather than compete for attention. It serves to reinforce the relationship between the design elements and relates them to the key theme being expressed in a painting.
Isolation
Having plain sufficient background is also an important factor in making a work of art pleasing
*Balance
*Rythm
*Proportion
*Emphasis
*Unity
It is these principles that define the strength of a design.For a design to be strong,these principles should be applied well.All designs are based on arrangements of the elements of a work of art,using these principles
Arrangement of elements forms a composition
Elements of a composition
Line- mark or path where length is dominant
Form-mass of shapes
Textures-Detailing sufaces
Value-Degree of lightness or darkness of a certain colour
Colour-A pigment
Shape-Area bound by a line or colour
BALANCE
An artist should be able to create an illusion of balance.In visual balance,each area of the painting suggests a certain visual weight.
Light colours create a light effect while Dark ones are felt heavy
Warm colours like Yellow seem to expand and Cold colours like Blue seem to contract in size
Transparency feels lighter compared to Opacity
Types of Balances
Horizontal/Formal Balance : Uniformly symmetric.It gives a secure,solid feeling when viewed but causes appeal only when distributed improperly
Vertical/Informal Balance : Assymetric type of balance which provides more freedom for creativity
Radial Balance/Radiance : Instead of distributing components to two directions,this method is based on distribution of components from a central axis
Rythm
Rythm is the repetition of size,shapes,lines(continuos lines).It basically creates a feeling of movement to the picture.The picture on the left shows a rythm in the pattern of the waves
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| what happens when proportion goes wrong! |
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| maintaining proportion betweeen parts of the body |
One's ability to connect different components mainly rests on his ability to observe and that showcased with good proportion.One of the main factors in a painting that can cause it to look from a real life portait to a cartoon or maybe even a retard's doodle on paper!(i know...its pretty sad when that happens) |
Emphasis
Grouping of different objects within a frame
Unity
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| Van Gogh's Starry |
Isolation
Having plain sufficient background is also an important factor in making a work of art pleasing
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Basic B.Arch Course Overview
Architectural Design(Core Subject) :
Designing different types of buildings using inputs from all the other following subjects
Procedures and Principles involved in design
History of architecture:
Evolutions in Architecture with time
Free Hand Drawing:
Drawing using media like pencils,water colours,sketches etc
Surveying and Levelling:
Surveying and Levelling:
Preparing maps of large areas including Contour maps
Building Construction:
Understanding construction practices and materials used
Structural Mechanics:
Basics of design-foundation,beams,columns,walls,trusses etc
Mathematics:
As a basis for structural design and other subjects
Architectural Acoustics:
Study of behavior of sound inside and around a building
Climatology:
Understanding different climates of the world and its influence on buildings
Sociology:
Understanding social setup,family setup and its influence on buildings
Estimating and specifications:
Working out quantities and specifications of different works involved in a building and its cost
Interior Design:
Giving detail to interior of a building,furniture design etc
Computer Applications:
Use of computer for drafting - 3D presentation and walkthrough
Services and Equipments:
Water Supply,Plumbing,drainage,air conditioning,electrical wiring,fire lighting
Landscape Design:
Design of outdoor areas,gardening,planting,paving,water bodies,lighting etc
Town Planning:
Design of towns and large regions
Urban Design:
Designing large developments in cities
Professional Practice:
6months Internship anywhere round the globe!!!
Housing:
Designing large housing layouts for different income groups including services
Structural Mechanics:
Basics of design-foundation,beams,columns,walls,trusses etc
Mathematics:
As a basis for structural design and other subjects
Architectural Acoustics:
Study of behavior of sound inside and around a building
Climatology:
Understanding different climates of the world and its influence on buildings
Sociology:
Understanding social setup,family setup and its influence on buildings
Estimating and specifications:
Working out quantities and specifications of different works involved in a building and its cost
Interior Design:
Giving detail to interior of a building,furniture design etc
Computer Applications:
Use of computer for drafting - 3D presentation and walkthrough
Services and Equipments:
Water Supply,Plumbing,drainage,air conditioning,electrical wiring,fire lighting
Landscape Design:Design of outdoor areas,gardening,planting,paving,water bodies,lighting etc
Town Planning:
Design of towns and large regions
Urban Design:
Designing large developments in cities
Professional Practice:
6months Internship anywhere round the globe!!!
Housing:
Designing large housing layouts for different income groups including services
B.arch/B.tech
People usually wonder whats so different about an architect when a civil engineer does the same thing for a living...i'll tell you...
My dad's been a freelance builder(civil engineer) for the past 19years.He's always been my rolemodel and I grew up wanting to be a civil engineer like him but my love for design was as too strong to let go of easily.This is when dad suggested me to do b.arch and not b.tech and it was a move worth making when we already had one structural engineer in our house.The thought of studying 5 years about designing a home made no sense when u could do the same after a 4 year course.But the exclusivity that comes with the course speaks for itself.Any average Joe could study a few textbooks and start building towers based on the laws of physics and maths but designing is different.The whole thought of taking up a simple concept like mixing up a few basic geometric shapes and using your head into creating a style like no other is something that made sense.The feeling of implementing my own signature and concept into the world was kickass!!!...my creation needn't really be possible nor does it need to obey the laws of gravity and stand upright because if it did then there wouldn't be a point in having structural engineers?!The ability and eagerness to design is not something everyone has and it should be put to use given the chance.But that doesnt mean that structural engineering is lame because its these structural engineers who actually help make our ideas work...it's pretty easy to have buildings lying on your desk in the form of printouts...erecting them onto solid ground is where the real deal is and that's when civil engineers fly in and save the day!Architects are all about impracticality(to a certain extent!) because it's only when people start to think in a new direction does new techniques,theories and styles arise.Architecture is more of a white collar job but at the same time its a job that carries a whole lotta self satisfaction with it. :)
My dad's been a freelance builder(civil engineer) for the past 19years.He's always been my rolemodel and I grew up wanting to be a civil engineer like him but my love for design was as too strong to let go of easily.This is when dad suggested me to do b.arch and not b.tech and it was a move worth making when we already had one structural engineer in our house.The thought of studying 5 years about designing a home made no sense when u could do the same after a 4 year course.But the exclusivity that comes with the course speaks for itself.Any average Joe could study a few textbooks and start building towers based on the laws of physics and maths but designing is different.The whole thought of taking up a simple concept like mixing up a few basic geometric shapes and using your head into creating a style like no other is something that made sense.The feeling of implementing my own signature and concept into the world was kickass!!!...my creation needn't really be possible nor does it need to obey the laws of gravity and stand upright because if it did then there wouldn't be a point in having structural engineers?!The ability and eagerness to design is not something everyone has and it should be put to use given the chance.But that doesnt mean that structural engineering is lame because its these structural engineers who actually help make our ideas work...it's pretty easy to have buildings lying on your desk in the form of printouts...erecting them onto solid ground is where the real deal is and that's when civil engineers fly in and save the day!Architects are all about impracticality(to a certain extent!) because it's only when people start to think in a new direction does new techniques,theories and styles arise.Architecture is more of a white collar job but at the same time its a job that carries a whole lotta self satisfaction with it. :)
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