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How Tilings Work
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Rhythm in repeat
Finding harmony
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M3・The language of patterns

It’s time to get serious… in a fun way :) In this module we'll look the shape and meaning of patterns, and learn the language to talk about what you see. We start with the deepest layer: the hidden geometry that makes every pattern work, aka how tilings work.
 
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M3.1・How tilings work
M3.1・How tilings work
What are tilings and how are they built
M3.2・Exploring the tilings
M3.2・Exploring the tilings
Tilings come in many forms, each with their own aesthetics and uses
M3.3 - Rhythm in repeat
M3.3 - Rhythm in repeat
Drawing from beats, tempo, accents and rests in music to understand what gives a pattern its rhythm.
M3.4・Finding harmony
M3.4・Finding harmony
Learn to spot focal points and balance variety so every element in your pattern plays well together.
M3.5・Color fundamentals
M3.5・Color fundamentals
A crash course in how color works, on their own and together.
M3.6・Color in patterns
M3.6・Color in patterns
Put color theory to work in your patterns, from picking the right source image to fine-tuning colors.
 
 
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