Exercise 1: One Element Exploration

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Objective

Focus on one element of art (line, shape, form, texture, color, value, or space) and create a composition that explore different ways to use that element.

 

Instructions

Choose one element (line, shape, form, texture, color, value, or space) and design a basic layout that communicates a mood or message using just that element. This exercise will help you start thinking critically about how these elements work together in creating visual communication. You can work with:

• Analog: Sketching with pens, cutting out shapes from magazines for collage, using paper and markers.

• Digital: Adobe Express or Canva to manipulate digital shapes, textures, and lines.

• Photography: Take a series of photos (3-5 images) using only one element as your focus (e.g., capturing shadows for value, or architecture for shape).