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Lesson 3: Rules of Composition #2. Unit 1 Composition & Collage. Warm-up: What do you think the Rule of diagonals is? How do you know if a picture is using the Rule of Thirds ? Draw a picture using a focal point that’s being pointed at. BE CREATIVE & draw BIG, BIG, BIG!!!.
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Lesson 3: Rules of Composition #2 Unit 1 Composition & Collage
Warm-up: • What do you think the Rule of diagonals is? • How do you know if a picture is using the Rule of Thirds? • Draw a picture using a focal point that’s being pointed at. BE CREATIVE & draw BIG, BIG, BIG!!! Do NowSeptember 3, 2015 Page 9 Objective: SWBAT apply knowledge of composition by drawing the last 2 rules of composition and writing a 3 sentence response. Office Hours Tuesdays 3:00 – 4:00
Does this picture follow the rule of thirds?How do you know? Yes! Because the focal point (the wave) is going through an intersection & the it is off to the side.
Agenda: “What Rule Is It?” #1 (check your knowledge) Rules of Comp. Notes #2 Exit Slip Announcements: Please donate: MAGAZINES We NEED them for an upcoming project!!! Office Hours Tuesdays 3:00 – 4:00
Table of Contents Assignment Date Pg # 8/24 Syllabus Cover 8/24 Do Now 1 8/25 Do Now 2 8/25 The Dot Discussion 3 8/27 Do Now 4 8/27 U1 L1: Focal Point Notes 5 8/31 Do Now 6 9/1 Do Now 7 9/1 U1 L2: Composition Notes #1 8 9/3 Do Now 9 9/3 U1 L3 What Rule is it? #1 10 9/3 U1 L3: Rules of Composition #2 11
What Rule Is It #1 Directions: • Follow the instructions on the worksheet. • Turn the worksheet into me upon your return to school to check your answers. • Worksheet will be attached to page 10 in your notebook after answers are checked.
Things to ponder… Which composition looks better or more interesting? #1 #2
Notes: Rules of composition Part 2Rule #3: Rule of Diagonals Definition: Uses diagonal lines to create interest Why? 1. Diagonal lines = eye movement across the page. 2. Movement = Interest to the brain
NO!! Rule of Diagonals Horizontal & Vertical lines = Stillness to the eye Example YES!! Non-Example
Rule #4: Open Composition Definition: Objects appear to run off the edgeof the picture plane
Rule #4: Open Composition Roller coaster Non-Example Example • Open Composition Closed Composition Merry-go-round Draw these arrows Why? Open composition creates interest by leading your eye off of the page and back on to the page… over and over again.
Rule #4: Open Composition No Kissing the edge! Kissing = When the subject just touches the edge of the frame
Rule #4: Open CompositionInstead Instead, just make the object go off the page
Pair C—Level 2 H—Ask Partner, Raise a Hand A—Follow instructions M—In Seat P—Head up, Pencil Moving Exit Slip Directions: Draw an image using the Rule of Diagonals and Open Composition. Criteria: 1. Create a clear focal point (one object is largest, the focal point is pointed to or a point of contrast is used) (5 Points) 2. Rule of DiagonalsANDOpen Composition (7 points). 3. Use at least 5 Objects/shapes (3 Points) 4. Fill the Page (at least 75%) (3 Points) 5. Add unique details and GOOD Craftsmanship (2 points)