1) Part A: Make a list of 20 items with similar characteristics--shapes, colors, textures, functions, etc. Discuss the idea of "typology"--that is, organization with regards to "type"--as an aid to achieving "unity" in one's design work. Part B: Using two clear "typologies", generate a composition that illustrates one or more of the compositional strategies discussed in class. (Collins)

4) Using letter and number forms, create works that emphasize specific methods of achieving compositional balance. (see problem #22 by Patty Haberman)
5) Mount two small fragments of black and white photos at opposite ends or sides of a large sheet of drawing paper, and .then make a complete drawing connecting the two. Attempt to camouflage the original elements into a composition of your own making. (see problem #19 by Ron Gasowski).
7) Plan and execute a mandala, based on a radial composition, derived from your own vocabulary of symbols. (Fritz)