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ARTS-1311-002 Design I
An introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, theory and application of two-dimensional design.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
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(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
David A. Lauer and Stephen Pentak, Design Basics, 8th edition, Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 2012, ISBN-10
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Identify and apply the elements of art and principles of two-dimensional design.
2. Employ discipline specific vocabulary in the evaluation of two-dimensional design problems.
3. Demonstrate creative skill in aesthetic problem solving within assigned parameters.
4. Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional practice, including safety, craft and presentation
Specific Course Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate effective communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of the visual arts and social responsibility.
3. Students will communicate ideas verbally and visually by using design vocabulary.
4. Students will express original ideas creatively through design elements and principles.
5. Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of design skills and principles.
6. Students will present work for grading in a professional manner, as directed by the instructor.
7. Students will participate meaningfully in critique. 8. Students will maintain a professional and respectful attitude.
8. Students will maintain classroom facilities and shared supplies.
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
AC Connect (Blackboard)
The syllabus, assignment sheets and other documents are located on the Blackboard web page for this course. Students should contact AskAC with questions regarding log in. Students are responsible for downloading and printing documents as needed. Grades are posted on a regular basis and should be reviewed by the student.
Attendance & Participation Policy
In order for students to complete this course successfully, it is necessary to attend the class and participate in the daily activities. Material covered during class, and in-class activities cannot be “made-up” and students should expect to do poorly on test questions and assignments related to topics discussed on missed days. It is the student's responsibility to get class notes from another student for any missed classes. In order to be fair to students that do attend classes, the instructor cannot provide private tutoring sessions to individual students who miss class. Because the instructor cannot possibly know the reason why a student missed class, there is no distinction between excused and unexcused absences. Because student engagement plays a crucial role in learning, all students must attend every scheduled class. Each missed class reduces the Activities and Participation grade by 25 points, up to 150 points and/or 15% of the overall grade. Arriving late to class, or leaving early, reduces the Activities and Participation grade by 5 points. If students do not miss more than 3 classes (-75 points) the deduction will be waived at the end of the semester.
Civility
Disruptions and/or any behavior that the instructor considers inappropriate will not be tolerated and will result in dismissal from the class. Every student deserves and will receive the respect of others. Every student is expected to be involved and engaged with other students and the instructor.
Classroom Responsibility
Students must clean up their workspace and pick up all the materials leaving class.
Plagiarism
The student understands that plagiarism will not be tolerated in this class. Plagiarism is defined by the Amarillo College Student Handbook as: “...the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another’s work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one’s own written work.” This also includes copying Internet or written sources in any course project/exercise without citing the source, as well as copying another student’s work as your own work. If a student is found plagiarizing any material in the course, it will result in a grade of "0" for that project/exercise and can result in disciplinary action and expulsion of the student from the course.
Course Content
Students understand that in the study of art styles and art history that occasionally there may be a tasteful representation of a nude (such as in Greek Classical Art), and agree to handle that content in a mature and responsible way.
Copyright Notice
Students must be aware and responsible for the Copyright Notice for the course: The materials on this course website are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for the purposes associated with this course and may not be retained or further disseminated.
Critique Policy
In order to provide each person with a thoughtful critique of their work, all other activities must stop once a critique begins, and students need to engage in the critique process. So that everyone feels comfortable expressing their ideas about images, students need to listen to each other and respect varying viewpoints. To ensure students are able to hear all comments about their work, refrain from private conversations and direct all comments to the group discussion. Students learn about the creative process not only though creation, but also through looking at other work. Learning to use visual language to think and talk about photographs is another key component of the learning process. Before class, review handouts on visual thinking, come prepared to discuss the principals of design as applied to the projects. A portion of the grade for each project is connected to critique participation, to earn full credit students must stay for the entire critique. Student projects not completed by the start of critique are late. (Refer to “Late Work Policy” for details) In fairness to those who completed their projects on time, please set aside incomplete projects so as not to distract from the critique. Unfortunately, the course schedule does not allow time to provide late projects with a group critique; the instructor will assess late work on the appropriate grading rubric.
Email Policy
All students are assigned an email account by Amarillo College that can be accessed through Gmail. For correspondence with the instructor, please use rwest@actx.edu. When sending email to the instructor, please include the name of the course in the subject line. The instructor and Amarillo College will use student’s Gmail account and AC Online for correspondence. For this reason, students are responsible for checking both on a regular basis. Students cannot submit photography assignments as email attachments; the image file size is too large and the emails will be deleted.
Technology
Students will use technology on a daily basis as a part of the class environment. Stay engaged in the content, and please avoid cell phones and unrelated computer use that will detract from the learning environment. The following are some examples of inappropriate use of technology during lectures, demonstrations, activities, and critiques: checking email, texting, social media, headphones, video recording, snapshots, working on projects unrelated to class, etc.
College Disability Statement
Any student who because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact Disability Services (SSC 119, Phone: 371-5436) as soon as possible.
Drop Policy
Should the need arise; the student is responsible for dropping a course. See the Amarillo College master calendar on the AC website and the course calendar for the date of the last day to drop a course.
Quizzes & Exam Policy
There will be a midterm vocabulary test and a final vocabulary test. Each test will cover design vocabulary covered in the course. A test review will be provided for each test. The test is a multiple choice format and class time is scheduled for each exam.
Homework Policy
Although some open lab time is scheduled during class, successful completion of this course will require work outside of class. To earn full credit for projects students must have exercises and projects completed at the start of class on the scheduled due date.
Late Work Policy
Projects considered on time will be ready for presentation at the beginning of class on the scheduled due date. In fairness to students who finish projects on time there are penalties for late projects. Late projects submitted within one week of the critique date receive a 20% deduction in total points for the assignment, and for projects submitted within two weeks there is a 30% deduction in points. Projects not submitted within two weeks are not accepted.
Make-up Exam Policy Should students miss class on the day of an exam they may make arrangements with the instructor to take the exam in the Testing Center. The Mid-term must be taken within one week (after Fall Break), and the Final exam must be taken the following day. In both cases a late work penalty will be applied.
Lab Policy
Only students currently enrolled in classes are allowed to use the labs. Do not invite friends and family into the labs. The computer labs, darkrooms, and studios require students be enrolled in a course, or have taken specific courses, before using those areas. Students must clean up their workspace and pick up all the materials leaving class.
Grading Criteria/Grade Scale
Percentages/points for assignments breakdown as follows:
Section 1 (100 points possible) 10%
Section 2 (100 points possible) 10%
Section 3 (100 points possible) 10%
Section 4 (100 points possible) 10%
Section 5 (150 points possible) 15%
2 Exams (200 points possible) 10% each
Design Journal (100 points possible) 10%
Class Participation (150 points possible) 15%
Refer to handouts for the requirements on each assignment
Grading Format / A-F 1000-0 points
A = Excellent (1000-900)
B = Good (899-800)
C = Adequate (799-700)
D = Weak (699-600)
F = Unacceptable (599-0)
Grading Policy
Assessment of projects will be based on the following:
Visual Expression
Individual interpretation of assignment
Demonstrates aesthetic quality in work
Intentional use of compositional design
Explores principals of design as visual art
Technical Skills
Presents technically well-crafted design projects and exercises in a professional manner
Demonstrates a willingness to experiment with new concepts
Demonstrates critical thinking and analysis in personal projects and in discussing other artwork
Displays an understanding of the concepts and techniques assigned
Professional Practices
Attends lectures, labs, and demonstrations
Fulfills objectives of the assignment
Demonstrates craftsmanship and professionalism
Participates in in-class activities, discussions, and critiques
Shows work in progress
Discusses ideas and asks questions while projects are in progress
Comes prepared for class, stays on task, and brings appropriate materials
Presents projects on time and meets the requirements of each assignment
In order for students to complete this course successfully, it is necessary to attend the class and participate in the daily activities. Material covered during class, and in-class activities cannot be “made-up” and students should expect to do poorly on test questions and assignments related to topics discussed on missed days. It is the student's responsibility to get class notes from another student for any missed classes. In order to be fair to students that do attend classes, the instructor cannot provide private tutoring sessions to individual students who miss class. Because the instructor cannot possibly know the reason why a student missed class, there is no distinction between excused and unexcused absences. Because student engagement plays a crucial role in learning, all students must attend every scheduled class. Each missed class reduces the Activities and Participation grade by 25 points, up to 150 points and/or 15% of the overall grade. Arriving late to class, or leaving early, reduces the Activities and Participation grade by 5 points. If students do not miss more than 3 classes (-75 points) the deduction will be waived at the end of the semester.
This schedule is subject to change throughout the semester. Please use the class calendar in AC Connect on a regular basis for information on how to prepare for class, exact due dates, and other relevant information.
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Scheduled Activities |
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1 |
8/21 |
Introductions / Blackboard / Syllabus Quiz (in class) |
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8/23 |
Syllabus Quiz Due / What is Design? Lecture / Design Journal Intro |
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2 |
8/28 |
Meet at Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren Street, Amarillo, TX, 79109, 806-371-5050 (northeast corner of AC, Washington St. campus) |
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8/30 |
Bring sketchbook and drawing kit (sharpie, graphite, charcoal, erasers) Line & Unity Intro / Line Exercise 1 / Blind contour drawings |
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3 |
9/4 |
Begin to bring Design Journal and supplies to class everyday Line Exercise 2 / Grid Intro |
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9/6 |
Work on Section 1 and Design Journal exercises |
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4 |
9/11 |
Work on Section 1 and Design Journal exercises |
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9/13 |
Line and Unity: Section 1 Due (submit design journal, exercises, and projects related to this section for critique) |
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5 |
9/18 |
Value, Emphasis, and Focal Point Section 2 / Value Portrait intro |
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9/20 |
Work on Section 2 and Design Journal exercises |
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6 |
9/25 |
Work on Section 2 and Design Journal exercises |
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9/27 |
Value: Section 2 Due (submit design journal, exercises, and projects related to this section for critique) |
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7 |
10/2 |
Texture and Pattern: Section 3 Intro / Still Life with Texture project intro |
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10/4 |
Frottage exercise |
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8 |
10/9 |
Pattern project intro / Color Lecture |
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10/11 |
Mid-term Exam |
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Fb |
10/15-19 |
Spring Break |
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9 |
10/23 |
Work on Section 3 and Design Journal exercises |
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9 |
10/25 |
Work on Section 3 and Design Journal exercises |
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10 |
10/30 |
Texture & Pattern: Section 3 Due (submit design journal, exercises, and projects related to this section for critique) |
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11/1 |
Color: Section 4 intro / Pop Art project intro |
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11 |
11/6 |
Work on Section 4 and Design Journal exercises |
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11/8 |
Work on Section 4 and Design Journal exercises |
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12 |
11/13 |
Color: Section 4 Due (submit design journal, exercises, and projects related to this section for critique) |
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11/15 |
Shape & Space: Section 5 intro / Surreal Assemblage project intro |
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13 |
11/20 |
Expressive Shapes exercise |
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11/22 |
Narrative shapes exercise |
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14 |
11/27 |