So another Trend we did this year.... Geometric Landscapes. This may not be the best name but it works.
Geometric designs are almost always on the top 10 design trends list because, it is my observation, that humans love to see the organization they bring to a photo. Shapes that can be created and calculated with a math equation let the human brain take a rest, and then coupling that concept with the creative elements of design, artist can get really cool images.
I had taught this lesson last year, but there were a few things that I knew I needed to tweak to make it a more effective lesson, so I added a pre-assignment, where the students had to create three examples of original geometric design in illustrator, to help them practice for the final. I also added a section on geometric shapes and meaning. We watch the video below, that focused on the making of long lasting meaningful symbols.
This video was a great conversation starter, because we talked about where they first learned the meaning of those symbols, and very few of them learning its meaning from school. It was eye opening to see something so important was taught to them by television.
Here is the video I use to teach myself how to use the program for this technique.
Before they picked there picture though I wanted them to have a lot
The Assignment 1:
1. Create 3 geometric Shapes in Illustrator (only one of them can be used for your final)
- I want them to start practicing what kind of meaning their shapes can represent in relation to the picture they chose.
Assignment part 2: They have to turn in two geometric landscapes. 1 can be more of a practice, but the other has to be clean cut and made with an intent.
1. Make you shape in illustrator
2. copy and past it into photo shop
3. Using the step from the video above copy and paste the different areas of the image into the geometric shape.
3. Adjust color in the shapes to add more depth and interest
4. Turn it in on google Classroom
Here are a few of the results!!
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