Assignment 3 - Paper Cutouts

Ms Lisa gave us a talk on a recap of Principles of Design. We should always consider Unity and Variety, Balance, Scale and Proportion, Dominance, Rhythm and Repetition in our designs.

She also asked us about Themes and Concepts where they mean a general idea on what we are designing.

We have to do an assignment where we basically have to choose our own preferred theme and express it on paper cutouts.

1. Create two different artworks (A4) using paper cutouts and collage techniques.

2. It can be any color you wish.

3. 1 artwork should represent Balance and Symmetry.

4. 1 artwork should represent Dominance, Space and Weight.

5. Deadline: 8th October

I chose Vintage Clocks as my theme for the paper cutouts because it has intricate designs on its surface and the roman numerals really intrigued me. I think it would look fantastic if it turns out to be successful. I did 6 sketches based on the Vintage Clocks.

 Fig 1

TOP: Just one clock to represent dominance. Since it is very close up, I can emphasize on little details.

BOTTOM: Parts of clocks. There is a grandfather clock, a small round one, a clock chime and clock hands.

 Fig 2

TOP: A grandfather clock by itself. It shows balance and symmetry.

BOTTOM:  A section of a simple clock spreading out and spelling a word. Guess what it is?

Fig 3

TOP: A sand clock and curvy patterns spreading from the top and bottom base. It is supposed to be a symmetrical drawing but the other sand clock has the opposite amount of sand.

BOTTOM: Clock images without a fixed body

Ms Lisa considered these six sketches of mine and she chose Fig 1 TOP and Fig 2 TOP as asymmetrical and symmetrical cutouts respectively. She said I should go further with what I am capable of.

She also assured us that after this assignment, we will feel very comfortable in handling blades. I yearn for that to come true. I have been wrestling with blades ever since my mom came up with the idea of doing Chinese Zodiac cutouts every year.