Introduction to Visual Communication / Spr05 
 ASSIGNMENT 2: Speaking in Squares                                  Questions? Email AWDsgn@sbcglobal.net 
Due: next class
Using a very simple visual language—black squares—try to communicate each of these ideas: 
	Stable      
	Active 
	Dissent 
Advice: 
Don’t make PICTURES of things (the sun, a face, a teddy bear, etc.). Simply arrange the squares in a way that communicates the idea. The overall look should be “angry” or “playful.” Do small sketches first to try out ideas. 
Remember, measure accurately, cut and glue neatly. Use a sharp Xacto knife and a plastic cutting surface to get clean cuts. Mount the squares carefully with rubber cement or glue stick. Your work is graded on both idea and execution. 
Step 1: 
Cut out three 2 x 2” black squares and three 8-1/2 x 8-1/2” pieces of white paper. Take the first square and move it around on the paper until it looks “right” for the idea. Use a glue stick to neatly glue it in place. Repeat this process for each idea. 
Step 2: Cut nine more 2” x 2” black squares, and do the same ideas again, using THREE squares for each idea. 
Step 3: Do the three ideas one more time, but this time you can use 3 black squares of any size (mix different sizes if you wish). Start by doing thumbnail sketches to decide the size & number of squares you’ll use.

Finishing touches: 
You’ll end up with a total of nine pieces (three versions of each idea). Write the idea (“Heavy,” etc.) and your name on the back of each piece. Mark the “TOP” of the piece on the back. Paperclip all nine pieces together to hand in, or put them in a folder with your name on it.