Exercise 1: The Illusion of Transparency by Color Manipulation
Explore the illusion of transparency (we are not using the transparency tool) . Starting with a horizontal bar of one color, you will place 3 vertical bars (made up of 3 rectangles each) of another color so that they overlap the horizontal bar. Where these vertical bars overlap the horizontal bar, the illusion of transparency should be created. In the first overlapping area, it should appear as if the vertical bar is spatially above the horizontal bar. In the last overlapping area, it should appear as if the horizontal bar is spatially above the vertical bar. And in the middle overlapping area, it should be ambiguous as to which bar is on top. You should use a format similar to the one shown here in the example.
Exercise 2-4: Transparency-Depth-Vibration
Using only rectangles of different sizes, create 3 separate designs. They can be 10"x10" or 8.5"x11. One design should use color to create an illusion of transparency. One design should use color to create a strong illusion of depth, and one design should use color to create the effect of visual vibration (it should almost hurt to look at it). Be creative with your designs and consider the overall design quality in addition to your use of color. Think long-term about using this project in your final portfolio.
You have 1 in-class period to work on these assignments. Make sure the .png versions of your projects are posted to your blog by the beginning of the next class. 11am Tuesday March 5th.
Examples:
You have 1 in-class period to work on these assignments. Make sure the .png versions of your projects are posted to your blog by the beginning of the next class. 11am Tuesday March 5th.
Examples:
TRANSPARENCY
DEPTH
VIBRATION
