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Course Name 2D Art and Design Fundamentals
Course Code 24DES182
Program B.Des. (Hons.) in Communication Design
Semester 2
Credits 3
Campus Kochi

Syllabus

Unit I

Introduction to Drawing Tools and medium of art practices.Introduction to Dots, Lines and Forms in 2D

Unit II

Introduction to 1 point, 2-point, three point and multiple point Perspective. Introduction to referencing and maintaining image banks.

Unit III

Visual Representation – Color, balance, order, proportion, symmetry.

Unit IV

Principles of Composition

Unit V

Object Study, Nature Study and Portrait Study: 3D real world to 2D artwork.

Text Books / References

Reference

  • “Cartoon Animation” by Preston Blair
  • “The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation, by Frank Thomas and Ollie
  • “The Fundamentals of Animation” by Paul Wells
  • “Timing for Animation” by Harold Whitaker and John Halas
  • “Animated Performance- Bringing Imaginary Animal, Human and Fantasy Characters to Life” by Nancy Beiman.

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