Project 003 Rhythm, Repetition and Pattern.

P_003

Visualizing Rhythm With Typography

Design Spotlight: Paula Scher

ARTIST SERIES: Paula Scher from Hillman Curtis on Vimeo.

Artist Spotlight:  Kehinde Wiley  (PATTERN)

Green 2d 06_ryhthm_repetition_pattern from Thomas Everett Green

PROJECT _003

Objective

To create  compositions using the same letter form exploring two different rhythmic ideas.

Materials

·       Cut black paper

·       2-ply Bristol white ground sheet

·       Rubber cement

Procedure

First: Conduct research on Graphic design of Bauhaus and Art Deco.  Print images of patterns and design that you like and inspired by.  Place these in your sketchbook. 

·       Select a single letter in a typeface that you feel will lend itself to a composition emphasizing repetition.
-     Think about the shape of the letterform.  Does it appeal to you with regard to shape and negative space?

Select from ONE of the following

1. . In your composition, create an arrangement of the letterforms that creates a progressive rhythm.

  OR

2.  In your composition create an arrangement of the letterforms that creates an alternating rhythm.

Create 6-10 "sketches" of your designs in your sketchbook or by using Adobe Illustrator (then print and place in your sketchbook) 

·       Cut the letters out using an X-Acto Knife.

·       Use only black paper for the letterforms.

·       You must have at least 7 characters for your arrangement. 

·       The selected letter may change in size to embellish the movement of the rhythm.

·       Mount your 9.5 x 12.5 composition on the 12x19 groundsheet (you should have one leftover from assignment 2) 

Hints: 

Pay attention to the intervals (spaces between) the letter-shapes. These shapes are just as important to the rhythm as the letters themselves.

You may use the computer to print out templates of these letterforms, but it is by no means required.  You are also welcome to use Adobe Illustrator (recommended) or Photoshop to create "thumbnail" sketches on your ideas.  

Think of and research music.

Take your time so your compositions will be neat and look nice. 

How to use Illustrator as a method for "sketching" out ideas

Progressive

EXAMPLES BELOW: 


Notice how the progressive example seems to have a logical,  flowing pattern. We can see how its intensity would flow, maybe even becoming more quiet as it sinks into the distance.

Alternating

Notice how the alternating rhythm seems more like an irregular pattern. We could see it as having a repetitious beat. An irregular/alternating beat perhaps.

Example Student Work: