Great depth and rich texture can be created simply using line.  The process of making these drawings can also lead you into imaginative and spatially unique places. Concentrate on the process and don’t be concerned if some attempts fail. 

Vocabulary
Line Weight
Directional Line
Structural Lines
Implied Lines
Rhythm and Movement
Repetition
Pattern

Materials
Pen
Sharpie
Pencil
Drawing Paper
Ruler
Glue

Directions:

Accordion book
Using an 18” x 24” piece of paper, measure up 4” and cut a strip of paper (final measurements 4” x 24”).  Next with a pencil mark every inch.  Fold paper, accordion fold.

Drawings
Make 26 drawings (you may need to make more). 4” x 4”. Start with the very simple, horizontal and meditative line which gradually becomes topographical.

When the drawings are done.  Glue drawings onto the accordion folded paper.  Choose one for the front cover and one for the back.  The images will be glued back to back. 

Examples
1. topographical, wavy, subtle, horizontal
2. Topographical, curvy, diagonal
3. Thick and thin, simple
4. thick and thin more complex
5. one thickness with organized or patterned spaces
6. thick and thin with organized spaces
7. broken line with patterns
8. single thickness using ruler
9. uniform or modular, overall system
10. Theme like “metallic” or “spiral”
11. line and dot patterns
12. line or dot becoming a small shape
13. letterform variations
14. ...and many other kinds!

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SCHEDULE

Thursday August 31, Introduction to Assignment #1, work day

Tuesday September 5, 20 designs due, Assembly demo

Thursday September 7, Critique Assignment #1, Into to Assignment #2