Design Fundamental
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The official GTU curriculum for Design Fundamental (subject code C4315101) as prescribed for ICT-IoT · Semester 1 divides the course into 5 units, covering 38 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (C4315101)Unit 1 Basics of drawing tools and materials
- 1.1. Drawing and sketching tools such as Pencil, Pen, Ink pen, Pencil colours, Sketch pen, Felt tip pen , Markers, Polychrome colour, Acrylic colour, Charcoal pencil/chalk, T-square, Set square, French curve. Protector, Scale, Compass, Divider, Water colour. Pastel colour, Brush, Crayon wax etc.
- 1.2. Drawing and sketching material such as Drawing sheets/paper, Drawing book, Drawing board etc.
Unit 2 Elements of design
- 2.1. Line: Definition of line, Different types of line, Aspects of line, its physical and psychological effects on human figure.(Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal, Curve, Zigzag)
- 2.2. Space: Definition of space, Cues influencing perception of shape and space, physical and psychological effect of space.
- 2.3. Shape and form: Definition, equally sided flat shapes, unequally sided flat shapes, equally sided volume forms ,unequally sided forms, some shapes that fit snugly together, shapes not fitting together create other Design Fundamental Course Code: C4315101 NITTTR Bhopal – GTU - COGC-2021 Curriculum level) Topics and Sub-topics
- 2.4. Texture: Definition and concept of texture, Types of textures, Psychological and physical effect of Texture.
- 2.5. Colour – Definition, psychological and physical effects of colour, Primary, secondary and tertiary colour. neutral colour. Dimension of colour – Hue, Value & Intensity, Tints, Shades and tones, Warm and Cool colour. Colour scheme – Neutral, Analogous, Monochromatic, Complementary, Double complementary, Split complementary, Double split complementary, Triad colour scheme.
Unit 3 Principles of design
- 3.1. Harmony-Definition, concept, effects (physical & psychological).
- 3.2. Balance -Definition, concept, types of balance, physical & psychological effects of balance.
- 3.3. Emphasis -Definition, concept, physical & Psychological effects of emphasis.
- 3.4. Proportion-Definition, concept, physical & psychological effects of proportion.
- 3.5. Rhythm- Definition and effects of Rhythm. Different ways of achieving rhythm
- 3.5.1. Repetition-Definition and physical & psychological effects of repetition.
- 3.5.2. Parallelism-Definition and effects of parallelism.
- 3.5.3. Sequence-Definition and effects of Sequence.
- 3.5.4. Alternation- Definition and effects of Alternation.
- 3.5.5. Gradation- Definition and effects of Gradation.
- 3.5.6. Transition- Definition and effects of Transition.
- 3.5.7. Radiation-- Definition and effects of Radiation.
- 3.5.8. Concentricity- Definition and Design Fundamental Course Code: C4315101 NITTTR Bhopal – GTU - COGC-2021 Curriculum level) Topics and Sub-topics effects of Concentricity.
- 3.5.9. Contrast -Definition and effects of Contrast.
Unit 4 Human figure proportions
- 4.1. Basic Human proportions, eight head theory of male and female, child
- 4.2. Comparative analysis of Male, Female and child ideal proportions
Unit 5 Pattern design & flattering different types of figures
- 5.1. The Stout figure
- 5.2. The thin figure
- 5.3. Narrow shoulder
- 5.4. Broad shoulder
- 5.5. Round figure
- 5.7. Large Bust
- 5.7. Flat chest
- 5.8. Large Hip
- 5.9. Large waist & Hips
- 5.10. Large abdomen
- 5.11. Long Waist, slender figure
- 5.12. Short Waist
- 5.13. Sway Back
- 5.14. Long Neck
- 5.15. Short or thick neck
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