Developing An Eye For Landscape Composition

Free Download What you'll learn
Break down the landscape into manageable broad planes.
Understand what differentiates landscape from other subject matter.
Identify the focal point in a landscape scene.
Determine the lines in a landscape and how they lead the eye.
Recognize composition design tools used by painting Masters.
Learn the common Dos and Don'ts of landscape composition design.
Be able to see or design a landscape composition that has the best chance of success.
Conduct a successful photoshoot to gather reference material.
Reconstruct a troubled composition to increase success.
Understand how to create and the benefits of creating a value sketch.
Use a Notan design to double-check composition designs.
Requirements
No prior knowledge is required.
A digital camera (or Smart Phone) and printer (or access to one) are highly recommended.
Students will need a pencil, 2 colored writing instruments, a black marker or pen, and several sheets of blank white paper.
Some kind of computer photo editing tool that you're familiar with is also helpful, but not necessary.
Description
"This has to be the best information I ever got on landscape composition. It is explained in an easy to follow format well supported with great quality video and photos." Diane F."I have been looking for a course like this for years. It was excellent and covered every aspect of the subject matter. The teacher was engaging and provided both photographic references and videos and gave material to download for future reference. I wish I had known about this course years ago and HIGHLY recommend it!!!" - Lois KA landscape composition design can mean the success or failure of a piece of art whether you paint in oils, watercolor, or acrylics; draw; or work in photography. In this course, professional landscape painter, Jill Poyerd, goes beyond teaching the rules - she teaches students how to "see" a landscape and then translate what they see into a successful design. Using her approachable, easy-to-understand teaching method and an easy pace, students of any experience level learn by watching visually appealing video instruction and working through over 22 student activities and quizzes. Topics discussed include what makes landscapes unique, the planes theory, focal points, compositional lines, design tools of the Masters, choosing a subject, conducting a photoshoot, reconstructing images, and then using value and notan sketches to check your designs.
Overview
Section 1: Get to Know the UDemy Site
Lecture 1 How to Use the Course Tools (Optional)
Section 2: Introduction
Lecture 2 Introduction
Section 3: Breaking Down the Landscape
Lecture 3 What Makes Landscapes Unique?
Lecture 4 What Makes Landscapes Unique - QUIZ
Lecture 5 An Understanding of Values
Lecture 6 The Planes Theory
Lecture 7 The Planes Theory II
Lecture 8 The Planes Theory - QUIZ
Lecture 9 Exceptions to the Planes Theory
Lecture 10 Exceptions to the Planes Theory - QUIZ
Lecture 11 Determining a Focal Point
Lecture 12 Determining a Focal Point - QUIZ
Lecture 13 How a Composition Leads the Eye
Lecture 14 How a Composition Leads the Eye - QUIZ
Lecture 15 Dos and Don'ts of Landscape Composition Design
Lecture 16 Dos and Don'ts of Landscape Composition Design - QUIZ
Section 4: Landscape Composition Design Tools
Lecture 17 Rule of Thirds
Lecture 18 Extreme Horizon Line
Lecture 19 L-Shape
Lecture 20 S or Z-Shape
Lecture 21 Strong Diagonal
Lecture 22 Large Center Object
Lecture 23 Symmetrical Balance
Lecture 24 Asymmetrical Balance
Lecture 25 Triangulation
Lecture 26 Composition Design Tools - QUIZ
Lecture 27 When to Use The Tools
Section 5: Putting it into Practice
Lecture 28 Quick Recap
Lecture 29 Choosing a Subject
Lecture 30 Planning a Photoshoot
Lecture 31 Photoshoot I - Spring Meadow
Lecture 32 Photoshoot II - Water Scene
Lecture 33 Photoshoot III - Colorado Meadow
Lecture 34 Image Orientation
Lecture 35 Image Orientation - Masterpiece QUIZ
Lecture 36 Reconstruction I - Initial Image Review
Lecture 37 Reconstruction II - Narrowing Your Selection
Lecture 38 Reconstruction III - Final Review
Lecture 39 Checking Your Design - Value Sketch
Lecture 40 Checking Your Design - Notan
Lecture 41 Conclusion
Any visual artist of any experience level interested in landscape painting or drawing,Landscape Photographers

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