Functional Composition
Department of Information and Communications Technology
Enrollment in this course is by invitation only
Course Overview
This course will teach the students how to draw and illustrate with effective and functional composition in mind. Learn how to follow composition rules in placing characters and making backgrounds. They will also learn how to layout content such as text and images for their graphic art works.
In this course, we will begin with the fundamental concepts that can be applied to background, layout or even photography. Then we will study staging, different camera shots as well as applying layout designs with texts.
We will have activities such as creating a background design and designing a magazine cover which will use our skills and apply the knowledge learned for each week.
What You Will Learn
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- recognize composition rules by drawing and illustrating
- create various artwork that requires composition
Course Instructor
Monique Fandagani
Subject Matter Expert
Course Content
Week 1: Introduction to Composition
7 Videos | 2 Activities
7 Videos
- Welcome to the course!
- Composition Fundamentals
- Composition Rules
- Perspective
- Types of Perspective
- Activity: Background Design
- Summary
2 Activities
- Recall Activity
- Exit Assessment
Week 2: Characters and Backgrounds in Composition
6 Videos | 2 Activities
6 Videos
- Parts of a Background
- Staging
- Different Views
- Camera Shots
- Activity: Storyboard
- Summary
2 Activities
- Recall Activity
- Exit Assessment
Week 3: Layout Design in Composition
6 Videos | 2 Activities
6 Videos
- Digital Design
- Composition Rules in Digital Design
- Grids
- Parts of a Magazine
- Activity: Magazine Cover
- Summary
2 Activities
- Recall Activity
- Exit Assessment
Week 4: Editorial Layout Composition
6 Videos | 3 Activities
6 Videos
- Editorial Design
- Layout
- Color and Typography
- Digital Magazines
- Activity: Magazine Layout Design
- Key Takeaways
3 Activities
- Recall Activity
- Exit Assessment
- Final Exam
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