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Art and Design Basics

 

The selected documents in this section include supply lists for courses such as animation and drawing, handouts on techniques and portfolio construction, as well as information sheets on various design concepts and ideas.

There are several interesting things to point out from these documents:
• The “Drawing Tool” document was printed on a mimeograph machine, a duplicating machine that pre-dated photocopiers.
• Semiotics in art and design were a relatively new topic to teach during Wightman’s time
• Art students had to create their own presentation portfolios according to the ins tructions given by Wightman

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  • Bauhaus Handout by Don Whightman

    Bauhaus Handout

    Don Whightman

    A handout on the Bauhaus Art School, which was an art and design school directed by Walter Gropius and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and operated from 1919 to 1933 in Germany. The handout mentioned some of the art and design ideas taught at Bauhaus including Gestalt psychological theory of perception and simplified designs for the purpose of mass production.

  • Pencil Techniques by Don Whightman

    Pencil Techniques

    Don Whightman

    Descriptions of different pencil techniques for drawing and visual effects (e.g. detail rendering, toning, and textual variations) in an artwork.

  • Animation Supply List by Don Wightman

    Animation Supply List

    Don Wightman

    A list of art supplies and tools required by an animation course taught by Don Wightman.

  • Drawing Tools by Don Wightman

    Drawing Tools

    Don Wightman

    Historical information on several drawing tools such as the pencil, chalk and charcoal. The development of the printing press in the 15th century led to an increase in the availability of paper and the use of chalk and other drawing tools. This handout also describes what each tool was used for.

  • Portfolio Instructions by Don Wightman

    Portfolio Instructions

    Don Wightman

    A visual diagram that describes how to construct a presentation portfolio for submission of artwork.

  • Presentation Format by Don Wightman

    Presentation Format

    Don Wightman

    A visual diagram that depicted the format and dimensions required for artwork submission for a course. The required dimensions would produce the least material waste and fit in the portfolio.

  • Quotations by Don Wightman

    Quotations

    Don Wightman

    A handout on post-modern semiotics ideas and art during the early biotechnology age (late 20th century). In addition to covering important designers such as Ettore Sottsass and April Grieman during the period, the handout mentioned the Mississauga Civil Centre designed by Architect Edward Jones as an example.

  • Semiotics by Don Wightman

    Semiotics

    Don Wightman

    A handout on post-modern semiotics ideas and art during the early biotechnology age (late 20th century). In addition to covering important designers such as Ettore Sottsass and April Grieman during the period, the handout mentioned the Mississauga Civil Centre designed by Architect Edward Jones as an example.

 
 
 

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