CMU 101 2-D DESIGN JAKE ALLEE: PROJECT #3

PROJECT #3

POSITIVE/NEGATIVE SPACE, PATTERN, AND TESSELLATION

Objective:

This project will utilize grids, templates and color for the division of space and the development of regular geometric pattern using the technique of tessellation.

Materials:

- Bristol Board

- Black Micron Pens

- Pencil

- Colored markers

- Razor knife or scissors

Procedure:

Step 1

Using the provided grids for pattern development, experiment with several ways of creating patterns by using the tessellation method. The removed/added shape should not take up more than half of the original shape.

Step 2

After deciding upon the patterns you wish to use in your project, create templates for tracing your tessellation shapes onto Bristol board with pencil. Make sure the outer edges of your templates are slightly smaller than the prescribed grid size so that everything lines up when you trace them.

Step 3

Create the following tessellation designs:

#1 Directional Square (black and white) 8"X8" format with 2"X2" squares as a grid

#2 Square Rotation (2 colors) 8"X8" format with 2"X2" squares as a grid
#3 Directional Hex (2 colors) 10"X10" format with the grid made as described

#4 Hex Rotation (3 colors) 10"X10" format with the grid made as described

Presentation:

-All 4 designs should be presented in the designated size formats

-All designs must be done first in pencil, filled in with marker of the selected color, and then have all borders traced in a fine micron pen.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS:
-a fine sharpie pen will bleed and look bad.
-all designs colored with marker must have a black outline surrounding the tessellation component as shown on the last example of this page.
-each design in the project must represent a different tessellation component. (4 total)
-each tessellation must represent an appropriate level of complexity for college level work.
-all construction lines made in pencil must be erased.

-ALL FILLING IN WITH MARKER SHOULD BE DIRECTIONAL AND ACCOUNT FOR MAKER BLEED REPRESENTING CARE FOR CRAFTSMANSHIP

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triangle regular

triangle side by side

square regular

square rotation

square reversed

hex regular

hex rotation

directional regular square tessellation example

rotation square tessellation example

MAKING THE HEX GRID

The grid for the Hex pattern consists of a 10"X10" square divided by 11 vertical lines spaced at 7/8" and 13 horizontal lines spaced at 1/2" and 1" every other interval. note: the last space on the right side will be 3/8" and the bottom will be 1/2"