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Understanding 3D Volume in Design

This document discusses the visual element of volume. It contains the following key points: 1. Volume is perceived when a plane moves in a direction other than its own, creating a third dimension of depth and occupying space. Volumes have three dimensions like length, breadth, and height. 2. Volumes are represented by points, lines or outlines that are close together, creating the illusion of a three-dimensional form on a two-dimensional surface. Texture, shadows, color, and perspective also help convey depth and volume. 3. While volumes are three-dimensional, two-dimensional representations on paper or screens use illusions to depict volumetric space and how objects would appear in three dimensions.

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Understanding 3D Volume in Design

This document discusses the visual element of volume. It contains the following key points: 1. Volume is perceived when a plane moves in a direction other than its own, creating a third dimension of depth and occupying space. Volumes have three dimensions like length, breadth, and height. 2. Volumes are represented by points, lines or outlines that are close together, creating the illusion of a three-dimensional form on a two-dimensional surface. Texture, shadows, color, and perspective also help convey depth and volume. 3. While volumes are three-dimensional, two-dimensional representations on paper or screens use illusions to depict volumetric space and how objects would appear in three dimensions.

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Elements of Design

02

S1S2 2018

Dipu George

Jayaram

Jithin

Krishna
Visual Elements - Volume
Visual Elements - Volume

Formal Aspects

• A moving plane, moving in a direction other than its


own intrinsic direction gives rise to a volume.

• We identify a volume because of its 3rd dimension of


depth and the fact that it occupies space.

• Volumes have 3 dimensions.

For example, a rectangular prism has length,


breadth and height.

• A 3 dimensional volume is perceived in a closed or


almost closed plane.

Visual Elements - Volume

Formal Aspects

• Planes that are close to each other with a common


directional relationship are perceived as a volume.

• Volumetric forms can be represented by means of


points, lines or by means of outlines

• The perception of depth or volumetric space is


created by using textures, shadows, changing colour
values and the use of perspective.
Visual Elements - Volume

Semantic Aspects

• Volumes are 3 dimensional in nature and denote


volumetric spaces. In 2 dimensional representation of
volumes, the perception of space and depth is
illusory. Volumetric depictions in 2 dimensions (2D)
are closest to how those objects would be perceived
as in 3 dimensions (3D).

Practical Aspects

• We are able to represent 3 dimensional volumetric


objects as representations on a 2 dimensional
surface. Examples of these are illustrations on paper,
displays on monitors, images on movie screens, etc
Definition:
Volume is a product of dots, lines and planes. It is
an illusion of three dimensional forms on a two
dimensional surface and illusion of space within a
form.

Composition:
Composition refers to the arrangements of
elements and characteristics within a defined area.
This arrangement should be visually pleasing and
more importantly convey specific information and
meaning.
Relationship
Visual Elements - Volume

Assignments 05

•Still life drawing of a collection of


geometrical objects.

• A B/W composition of first letter of


your name in a 3D representation.

• A B/W composition of your name in a


3D representation.

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