Tuesday, September 19, 2017

ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS - IMAGES













ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS

Architectural elements are the unique details and component parts that together, form the architectural style of houses, buildings and structures.

INTRODUCTION:You are to shoot a roll on architectural elements. You are NOT shooting a roll on buildings or cityscapes. What defines an architectural element? Stairs, arches, frames, windows, doors, balconies, façade, columns, etc… Think of abstract. Get close. Don’t be afraid to fill the frame. I am not interested in seeing the entire building, but what you see unique about the building.

A guide to architectural photography

Architectural Details

Architectural Details

Architectural Details


OBJECTIVES:
Elements of Art : Line, Shape, Texture
Design Principles : Contrast, Emphasis, Pattern, Rhythm
Get in close. Pay attention to the different architectural elements that are part of your building or structure. Look for individual elements.

WHAT TO DO:

Shoot a variety of elements.
Keep in mind your elements of art and design principles.
Get in close. Fill the frame.

WHAT TO turn in:Turn in ONE roll of 36 exposures.

Make contact sheet and discuss them with other students and teacher. Bounce around some ideas. When you turn in your contact sheets make sure you have selected a minimum of 5 images.

Print FIVE 8x10 images.

ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS - SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENT

Architectural elements are the unique details and component parts that together, form the architectural style of houses, buildings and structures.

You are researching architectural elements. You are NOT looking for full buildings or cityscapes. What defines an architectural element? Stairs, arches, frames, windows, doors, balconies, façade, columns, etc… Think of abstract. Getting in close.

The Elements of Art and Design Principles we will concentrate for this assignment are the following:


Elements of Art : Line, Shape, Texture
Design Principles : Contrast, Emphasis, Pattern, Rhythm


In your sketchbook you will include 3 visual examples of each element or design principle.

Ex.... 3 examples of architectural elements on Line
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DUE DATE: TUESDAY -  9/26

Saturday, September 16, 2017