Introduction to Visual Language

[New Masters Academy]

In this lesson, instructor Bill Perkins will give you an overview of the visual components and primaries of design. You will look at the figure-ground relationship. Then, you will learn about the importance of dominance and subordination in the design of film stills. Bill will demonstrate in-class exercises and analyze film openings to help you better understand the application of these basic ideas.

This lesson belongs to the course Visual Storytelling. In this 7-week course, Bill Perkins will teach you the skillsets needed to create strong visual storytelling. You will learn about the visual components like primaries of design. Bill will lecture on the importance of dominance and subordination. You will explore ways to achieve shape clarity as well as manipulate both visible and implied lines. From there, Bill will analyze the use of color and visual subtext to help enhance your visual storytelling.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.

[Siddharth upadhyaya]

I was so excited to study from Bill Perkins as I received the notification. As because of him, I could really understand visuals and see them differently and more critically.

Thank you, Bill Perkins and NMA 🙂

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