Week 6: Shape | New Masters Academy

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Instructor: Bill Perkins
Subjects: Art Theory
Topics: Composition, Design
Mediums: Pencil
Duration: 1h 31m 34s

In week six, instructor Bill Perkins will discuss how you can use shapes in a composition to create directions of force and movement. He will teach you that shapes can be categorized between major and minor keys, to develop a sense of hierarchy. You will learn to design shapes to get the most impact on your artwork.

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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