the sketchbook
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The SKETCHBOOK. The Sketchbook is an important part of the Design Process. But Why a Sketchbook?. To:. brainstorm ideas, both good and bad explore & refine ideas develop variations, alternatives, details save your ideas for later “show” instead of “tell” record ideas you see - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The SKETCHBO
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But Why a Sketchbook?
The Sketchbook is an important part of the Design Process
brainstorm ideas, both good and bad explore & refine ideas develop variations, alternatives, details save your ideas for later “show” instead of “tell” record ideas you see collect and insert photos or other images
from various sources
To:
How to Use your Sketchbook
To Develop Creative Habits, Use your Sketchbook regularly!
You don’t need to be an artist to sketch! Sketching is about getting
and collecting ideas. Your sketches are your plans and your
blueprints for your projects!
Types of SketchbooksSome things to consider when selecting a
sketchbook: Durability (covers, bindings, paper
quality) Page count Size (6” x 9” – 8 ½” x 11”) Foldability Overall look/aesthetic
Good Sketchbook Examples:
Types of Sketchbooks
Poor/Bad Sketchbook Examples:
Types of Sketchbooks
Sketchbook Materials Sharpies – 1 fine point & one extra fine
point, black Additional materials based on student
needs
Tips on SketchingDRAW IN YOUR SKETCHBOOK WITH SHARPIES!Sketches are sketches—meant for planning
or preparation, not as a finished drawing. ERASING IS TIME CONSUMING—sketches are
not meant to be perfect drawings. In my class—sketching is Visual
Brainstorming, meant to be quick and rough. Excessive erasing will slow you down and interfere with the creative process.
DON’T DO IT!!!
SKETCHBOOKS WILL BE CHECKED WITH EACH
PROJECT—this will count 10 points toward your final grade for the
project! From time to time, there will also be spot checks to make sure you are working in your sketchbook
SKETCHING EXERCISES
1st Sketchbook Assignment On the inside cover (or first page), write your name
and class period in Sharpie On the next blank page, write “Table of Contents” at
the top Number each page from beginning to end Under the “Table of Contents” heading, record each
page number Keep an accurate listing of ALL your pages! On the very last page, make a line down the center
from the top. On the left side write “Date & Time Begin” and on the right put “Date & Time End” –keep accurate records of your time spent working in your sketchbook.