DESIGN WORKSHOP

Duration: 29 min

Year Published: 1958

Creator: Produced by KQED. Kinescopes

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: Sound

Description: Titles are: 1. DESIGN WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION. Provides an introduction to the series. Explains how the elements of art are related to everyday living. Shows some of the techniques to be taught in the remaining programs. 2. FIGURES IN ACTION. Illustrates an easy method of drawing figures in action. Introduces the 'sausage manikin' and shows how to make one. Explains the importance of proportion and shows with animation when drawing. 3. SHAPES, COLORS, FIGURES. Continues the discussion of good design. Shows how shapes, colors, and figures are used to make pictures more interesting. Reviews contrast, the design frame, lines, and size in composition. 4. TEXTURE AND COLOR. Explains the use of texture and color for interest in design. Illustrates texture and color in nature: grass, rocks, sand and bark. Points out how shading can be used to create mood. 5. THE SUBJECT AS SHAPE AND SYMBOL. Reviews the use of the design frame, color, contrast, and texture in art. Explains symbols and their use in design. Illustrates how a design subject can be made more interesting through variation in shape. 6. WHAT MAKES A PICTURE. Discusses and reviews the basic elements that are combined to produce design. Explains the importance of the activities of selection. Concentrates on the place of shape in design making. 7. ESSENTIALS OF PAINTING. Demonstrates some basic techniques of painting. Shows what materials are needed, how poster paint is prepared, and how to use a brush for various effects. Reviews the crayon techniques of previous programs to the series. 8. BLOCK PRINTING. Explains the materials, tools, and techniques of linoleum block printing. Shows how it can be effectively used. Illustrates with examples of block prints. 9. SILK SCREEN PRINTING. Demonstrates the basic materials and techniques of silk screen printing. Explains how designs are made with a silkscreen frame. Illustrates the printing process using oil and water color prints. 10. OTHER GRAPHIC TECHNIQUES. Discusses the graphic techniques of collage, scraffito, stencil, and painting with crayon. Shows the materials used and demonstrates each technique. 11. INTRODUCTION TO SCULPTURE. Discusses basic techniques of sculpture in clay. Shows the tools available and their use. Demonstrates two techniques of sculpture—building up and cutting away. 12. CLAY AND ITS POSSIBILITIES. Demonstrates the clay development of the potter's wheel. Shows examples of many kinds of pottery. Explains how different shapes are formed on the potter's wheel. 13. DESIGN WITH A CAMERA. Explains the use of photography in art and shows examples of famed photographers. Applies the art principles of composition, angle, line, size, and contrast to the camera

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Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)