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In week five, you will learn how to utilize lines in the development of a composition. Instructor Bill Perkins will discuss how the variations of lines can create movement throughout an image. You will learn to use different shapes and angles to frame a given subject.
Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.
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Rob Kaz, A Fairytale Life.
Man of Steel, 2013.
Fred Astaire, Top Hat, 1935.
Unknown SR-71-Blackbird via The Aviation Geek Club.
Unknown SR-71-Blackbird via The Aviation Geek Club.
Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice, 2016.
Orson Welles, Touch of Evil, 1958.
Kevin Spacey, Lex Luthor, Superman Returns, 2006.
Disney's Cinderella, 1950.
Superman Returns, 2013.
Robert Richardsom, The Aviator, 2004.
Roger Deakins, Revolutionary Road, 2008.
Roger Deakins, Revolutionary Road, 2008.
Saul Tepper, People Against Van Teel, 1927.
Dean Cornwell, Priest, Spanish City, 1921.
Dean Cornwell, Some Necktie Lady, 1916.
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Dean Cornwell, Have a "Coke", 1945.
Thomas Eakins, The Agnew Clinic, 1889.
Thomas Eakins, Between Rounds, 1890.
Thomas Eakins, Rail Shooting on the Delaware, 1876.
Thomas Eakins, The Chess Players, 1876.
Rembrandt, The Artist in His Studio, 1628.
Rembrandt, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, 1632.
N.C. Wyeth, One More Step, Mr. Hands, 1911.
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1. Learning Recommendation
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1. Intersecting Planes and Tonal Contrast
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2. Implied Line and Eyeline Demonstrations
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3. Using Lines to Tell Stories
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4. Shapes and Angles
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5. Lines as Movement, Framing, and Assignment Overview
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