Introduction to Tape Art
A course by Tape That , Tape That Collective
Discover the vibrant world of tape art in this Domestika course. Create unique styles and make your own original painting.
Discover the vibrant world of tape art in this Domestika course. Create unique styles and make your own original painting.
Tape Art is a fascinating art form that uses adhesive tape as a creative medium to produce impressive works. In this course, you will learn how to experiment with tape to create geometric shapes, colors, and textures. The course takes you step by step through the process, from initial sketches to the final tape installation. You will learn various techniques such as how to tape straight lines, apply hatching and curves, fill areas, and build layers.
You will also learn about the history of Tape Art and its origins. The two artists Adrian and Nicolas from the Tape That collective will share their creative processes and show you how they developed their internationally recognized projects. By the end, you will be able to create your own artwork in the Tape Art style.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 12 downloads
- 93 students
- 14 lessons (2h 47m)
- 12 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: German, English
- German · Spanish · English · Portuguese · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
By the end of the course, you will have created your own artwork in the Tape Art style, composed of geometric and abstract shapes on a smooth surface.
Who is this online course for?
This course is ideal for creative individuals who want to experiment with unconventional materials like tape. Whether you're a beginner or have prior artistic experience, Tape Art offers a fresh way to bring your ideas to life. It's especially suited for artists, designers, and anyone interested in modern art forms.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is required for this course. You will need a cutter, various types of tape, and a smooth, firm surface to tape on. A cutting mat and perhaps a sketchbook or digital sketching app are also useful.
Adrian and Nicolas are part of the Tape That collective, which has been involved in the art form of Tape Art since 2011. The collective has carried out projects worldwide, from wall installations to multimedia exhibitions. They have worked in over 40 countries and were awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award. Both artists have a background in communication design and use their experience to further establish Tape Art as a young and innovative art form.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Us
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inspirations
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U2
Introduction to Tape Art
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What is Tape Art?
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The materials
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tape art techniques
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U3
The draft
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Idea generation
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Scribble and sketch
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Design and color
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U4
The taping process
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Guidelines
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Black and White and Shadows
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Black and white hatching inverted 1
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Black and white hatching inverted 2
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Rainbow drips
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Moire
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Tape Art
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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