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ARTS-1311-003 Design I
An introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, theory and application of two-dimensional design.
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(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
Art Fundamentals Theory and Practice 12th edition Orvick, Stinson ,Wigg, Bone, Cayton
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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 communicate ideas verbally and visually by using design vocabulary.
3. Students will express original ideas creatively through design elements and principles.
4. Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of design skills and principles.
5. Students will present work for grading in a professional manner, as directed by the instructor.
6. Students will participate meaningfully in critique.
7. Students will maintain a professional and respectful attitude.
8. Students will maintain classroom facilities and shared supplies.
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AC Connect (Blackboard)
The syllabus, attendance/grades, and instructional content are located on the Blackboard web page for this course. Students should contact AskAC with questions regarding log in and navigation.
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 totally revisited. Students performance and understanding of assignments and related topics is dependent on being in class on a regular basis. Remote attendance [ if necessary] is a poor substitute for the in-class experience.
Attendance will be tracked on Blackboard
Overall semester attendace will account for 10% of final grade for the course.
Civility
Disruptions and/or any behavior that the instructor considers inappropriate will dicouraged. Every student deserves and will receive the respect of others. Every student is expected to be engaged with the course content and not use class time to do homework for another course.
Classroom Responsibility
Students must clean up their workspace and return all departmental materials prior to leaving class.
Plagiarism
The student understands that plagiarism is not tolerated at AC. 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.
Course Content
Students understand that in the study of art styles and art history that occasionally there may be controversial imagery, and agree to handle that content in a mature and responsible way.
Critique Policy
Critiques will be provided on an individual and group basis throughout the semester. Students learn about the creative process not only through creation, but also through looking at others' work. Learning to use visual arts terminology to think and talk about compositional design is a key component of this course. So that everyone feels comfortable expressing their ideas about images, students need to listen to each other and respect varying viewpoints. Student projects not completed by the start of group critiques are late.
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 dkolson@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/or personal addresses provided when registered, for correspondence. For this reason, students are responsible for checking both on a regular basis.
Technology
Stay engaged in the course 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, playing videos, 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. Please conference with instructor before this taking this action.
DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION:
Exam Policy
There will be one short quiz for each of the 9 chapters in your text. The collective scores of all of these will be equivalent to 20% of the final grade for the course. No make-ups for misses quizes.
Homework Policy
Although open lab time is scheduled during class, successful completion of this course may 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, late work will not receive total points possible.
Projects
10-15 assignments/exercises will be completed during the semester. The eventual number selected for grading will be influenced by the collective class interest/engagement with a given concept/technique and the agreed upon time devoted to exploration and completion of finished works. Substitutions for assigned projects will not be accepted for grading, and all grades are final.
The projects will address the use of the art elements of -LIne -Shape -Value -Texture -Color -Space and the application/organizing principles of -Harmony -Variety -Balance -Proportion -Dominance -Movement -Economy. The goal of these projects will be to present various art media and strategies for artistic interpretation. All submitted work must be traditional hand crafted efforts. Totally computer generated images are beyond the scope and intent of this course.
All graded projects will each be equally weighted and averaged to comprise 70% of the total final course grade.
The remaining 30% of a student's final grade will be determined by their semester attendance record [10%] and chapter quizes [20%]
Grading Format
All hands-on projects will be evaluated and scored using the following 10 point system
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Appearance (3 points) |
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Presentation |
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Compositional organization |
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Exploration of media and techniques |
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Content and Creativity (1 point) |
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OVERALL PROJECT GRADE |
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The overall goals of any of the assignments/exercises is that the student will :
Visual Expression
Demonstrate aesthetic quality in work
Intentionaly use compositional design elements and principles
Creative and Technical Skills
Present technically well-crafted art projects in a professional manner
Demonstrate a willingness to experiment with new concepts
Display an understanding of the concepts and techniques assigned
Professional Practices and Work Ethic
Attend class prepared with appropriate materials
Fulfill project parameters as assigned
Participate in class activities, discussions, and critiques
Present projects on time.
Creative Process
Discuss ideas and asks questions while projects are in progress.
Produce multiple solutions for a project and/or make revisions to a given concept/idea.
Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis in personal projects and in discussing other artwork
Final Grade Curve
Blackboard will calculate the weighted average of all individual project grades, tests and attendance to assign a final course grade as follows:
A = 85-100% B = 75-84% C = 65-74% D = 55-73% F = 54% or less
On campus attendance will be tracked on Blackboard. Excessive tardiness or early departure will be recorded as Late.
2 absences are permitted as per AC policy.
This schedule is subject to change throughout the semester. Please use the master calendar at actx.edu on a regular basis for other campus wide activities and deadlines.
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week 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 12-13 14-15
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Important Dates Sept 7 Labor Day Oct 19-25 Fall Break Nov 24 Last day to withdraw Nov 25-29 Thanksgiving December 14-18 Finals week |
This syllabus is subject to change relative to Covid 19 conditions. Any alterations will be equitable and announced in a timely manner.
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