Design Foundation 3D: Shape and Form

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Free Online Course: Design Foundation 3D: Shape and Form provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Design Foundation 3D: Shape and Form is taught by Dave Schultze.

Overview
  • Get a fast-paced, entertaining take on design history, theory, and insights. In this course, several 2D and 3D design principles are demystified, and real-world examples provided.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    1. Primary Elements and Process
    • Intro to 2D shapes
    • Design exploration with sketching
    • Introduction to 3D forms
    • 3D exploration with organic forms
    2. Ordering Systems and Massing
    • Grids and axes
    • Symmetry
    • Hierarchy and juxtaposition
    • Rhythm and repetition
    • Golden section
    • Defining space
    3. Color and Materials
    • Celebrate color!
    • Color and contrast
    • Texture and pattern
    • Transparency
    4. Thematic Relationships
    • Minimalism = Less is more
    • Retro. It's back!
    • Iconography. Can you picture it?
    • Humor? That's funny
    Conclusion
    • Next steps