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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:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
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You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
Optional Textbook
David A. Lauer and Stephen Pentak, Design Basics, 8th or 9th edition, Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 2012
Suppliers
Amarillo College campus bookstore
Michaels 2203 S Western St #600, Amarillo, TX 79109
Required Materials
Other items may be added to this list - more materials will be needed throughout the semester – both replacement of above supplies, and additional materials may be required for specific projects.
Course Description
An introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, theory, and application of two-dimensional design.
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.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
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
Due to Covid-19 it may not be possible to attend class or to meet in person. Therefore there is no attendance policy for the course. Lectures and demos are available online to successfully complete the course. When possible classes will meet outside at various locations; students are responsible for their own transportation. All in-person activities are optional.
To earn full credit projects must be submitted by the due date.
Communication
The preferred method of correspondence is email: rwest@actx.edu.
Announcements: This will be used for big events such as schedule changes, class cancellations, and extra credit opportunities.
Calendar: All relevant course information will be listed on the calendar. Students should check the calendar for the lectures, activities, due dates and other important information. The calendar will be updated to reflect changes to the schedule.
Email: I check email in the morning and then later in the day. Students should expect a response within 24 hours. I do not regularly check email on the weekends but will respond as soon as possible.
Grading: Generally speaking, students can expect project grades to be posted with one week of the due date. Grades are released when all student projects have been graded and some take longer than others.
Phone Calls: To speak by phone, please schedule an appointment.
Office Hours: My Zoom account will be available: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2409054844. After the first person, a waiting room will be enabled so that students are not interrupted. Zoom meetings may also be scheduled for questions, discussions, and tutoring.
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.
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.
Exam Policy There are two exams and no quizzes. The midterm exam covers material from the lectures and class content on Blackboard, slide presentations, and demonstrations learned in the first eight weeks of the semester. The final exam is comprehensive. Both exams are available on AC Connect and are open for at least a week prior to the due date. Students may take exams twice and the lowest score is dropped. The midterm exam is due on the Sunday evening before the midterm break at 11 pm. The final exam is due by 11 pm on the first class day of final's week.
Make-up Exam Policy Both exams are available online for a week. In order to be fair to students who take exams as scheduled, failure to take tests by 11 pm on the last scheduled date will result in a zero for that exam score. Exams are available online; this provides students with flexibility to work it into their schedule. There are no make-up exams.
Homework Policy Students will watch most lectures online and should be prepared for Q&A at the start of class. 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 portfolios completed at the start of class on the scheduled due date.
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.
Working Outside
Because of social distancing guidelines we cannot work inside as an entire class and will have to work in smaller assigned groups. For this reason, the entire class will work outside on projects together as the weather permits. Please email me if you have disabilities or other reasons that would make this challenging for you, and I will select locations based on those needs. It may be warm outside and students should always bring water to drink and a folding chair if desired.
Grading Criteria/Grade Scale
Percentages/points for assignments breakdown as follows:
Module One: Line Exercises 5%, Line and Unity Project 10% (15%)
Module Two: Value Scale 5% Value Project 10% (15%)
Module Three: Pattern and Texture Exercises 10%, Pattern Project 10% (20%)
Module Four: Color Scale 5% Color Project 10% (15%)
Module Five: Mandala 5%, Shape Narrative 20% (25%)
2 Exams: 5% each, (10%)
Refer to handouts for the requirements on each assignment
Grading Format / A-F 100%-0%
A = Excellent 100 -90%
B = Good 89-80%
C = Adequate 79-70%
D = Weak 69-60%
F = Unacceptable 59-0%
Grading Policy
Assessment of projects will be based on the following:
Visual Expression
Individual interpretation of the assignment
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 critical thinking and analysis in personal projects and in discussing other artwork
Professional Practices
Attends lectures, labs, and demonstrations
Participates in in-class activities, discussions, and critiques
Comes prepared for class, stays on task, and brings appropriate materials
Presents projects on time and meets the requirements of each assignment
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 10% reduction in total points for the assignment, and for projects submitted within two weeks, there is a 20% reduction in points. Projects not submitted within two weeks are not accepted.
Due to Covid-19 it may not be possible to attend class or to meet in person. Therefore there is no attendance policy for the course. Lectures and demos are available online to successfully complete the course. When possible classes will meet outside at various locations; students are responsible for their own transportation. All in-person activities are optional.
To earn full credit projects must be submitted by the due date.
This schedule is subject to change throughout the semester. Please use the class calendar in Blackboard on a regular basis for information on how to prepare for class, exact due dates, and other relevant information.
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Date |
Scheduled Activities |
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8/24 |
Introductions / Blackboard / Syllabus Quiz |
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8/26 |
What is Design? Lecture / AMoA |
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8/31 |
Section 1: Line & Unity Lecture / Line and Unity Grid Assignment / Line exercise 1-3 SUPPLIES: Have sketchbook and drawing kit (sharpie, graphite, charcoal, erasers, and favorites) |
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9/2 |
Meet at the pavilion in Memorial Park (south of the campus at 25th and Jackson) SUPPLIES: Bring field sketch board, Bristol board, sketchbook and drawing kit, bottle of black ink, brushes, mixing palette When working outside please bring a bottle of water and a folding chair if desired. |
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9/7 |
Meet in PH314: ½ class TBD Anytime we meet inside students will be divided into groups and come on separate days for social distancing. Bring finished ink drawing and be ready to start selecting squares and assembling images. Demo: selecting squares / making a viewfinder / precision cuts / exact measurements / presentation |
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9/9 |
Meet in PH314: ½ class TBD See info on 9/8 for how to prepare. |
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9/14 |
LAB: No class meeting Homework – finish Line and Unity project / mount to black board – review checklist for Module 1. Watch Value, Emphasis, and Focal Point Lecture in Module 2. |
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9/16 |
Meet at the pavilion in Memorial Park: Line and Unity Section 1 Due (see checklist for details) Review design terminology and be prepared to discuss how your grid project meets the criteria. Must have the grid mounted on black poster board for the critique. / Q&A Lecture discussion / Value sphere and scale.
SUPPLIES: Bring field sketch board, sketch book, drawing pencils (6B or Ebony for darker values, and a 2B for lighter values), rulers / Value scale and sphere |
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Homework upcoming week. 9/21-23 |
Module 2 opens Watch Value Lecture, Emphasis and Focal Point Lecture, and Value Project.
Make several close-up photographs of friends or family – shoot their face and have something in the background. (May be human or animal). Or you select a few family photos – review Value project lecture for more details. |
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9/21 |
Meet in PH314: ½ class TBD Lecture Q&A Enlarging with grids / value maps / gather values Value Portrait lab (Bristol board, sketchbook, magazine pages for collage, pencil, glue sticks, scissors and/or x-acto knife, and ruler) |
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9/23 |
Meet in PH314: ½ class TBD See info on 9/8 for how to prepare. |
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9/28 |
LAB: No class meeting Homework – finish Value project / mount to black board / review checklist for module 2. |
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9/30 |
Meet at the pavilion in Memorial Park: Value, Emphasis, and Focal Point: Section 2 Due (see checklist for details) Review terminology to discuss how your project meets the criteria. / Texture Rubbings: Frottage Exercise / Sugar Skull Exercise Supplies: Bring sketchbook, graphite stick and crayons, black and colored Sharpies and/or colored pencils |
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Homework upcoming week 10/5-7 |
Module 3 opens Watch: Texture Lecture, Pattern Lecture, and Pattern Project |
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10/5 |
Meet in PH314: ½ class TBD Lecture Q&A Supplies: Bring a photograph of a still life or a face of an animal or human. Transfer contour lines to Bristol board (same technique as the Value Portrait assignment) |
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10/7 |
MIDTERM EXAM OPENS Meet in PH314: ½ class TBD See info on 10/6 for how to prepare. |
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10/12 |
LAB: No class meeting Homework – finish Pattern project / mount to black board / review checklist for module 3. |
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10/14 |
Meet at the pavilion in Memorial Park: / Section 3 Due: Texture and Pattern (see checklist for details) / Remember to mount the finished pattern project on black poster board before the critique – see instructions. Midterm EXAM due by Sunday night before midterm break |
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10/18-24 |
Fall Break no classes |
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10/26 |
Module 4 Color Meet in PH314: ½ class TBD Mixing paint and Color Value scales Supplies: Bristol board, gouache paint set, brushes, and mixing palette, x-acto knife, glue stick.
Make selfie (head shot with shoulders) work on contour line drawing – see instruction for scale of images |
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10/28 |
Meet in PH314: ½ class TBD See info on 10/27 for how to prepare. |
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Homework upcoming week 11/2-4 |
Module 4 Color Watch Color Lecture and Inspiration videos. Review handout for Pop Art Color Project. Make selfie (head shot with shoulders) |
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11/2 |
Meet in PH314: ½ class TBD Lecture Q&A Selecting color schemes, value maps, and grids. Supplies: Bristol board, gouache paint set, brushes, and mixing palette, x-acto knife, glue stick. |
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11/4 |
Meet in PH314: ½ class TBD See info on 11/3 for how to prepare. |
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Homework upcoming week 11/9-11 |
Finish Color Projects mount grid to black board |
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11/9 |
Location TBD Module 4: Color Due (see checklist for details) Remember to mount the finished pattern project on black poster board before the critique – see instructions. Use PH314 as needed. Module 5 Shape, Volume, Scale and Proportion Shape Narrative book Introduction |
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11/11 |
Location TBD / Mandala lecture and lab / Bring field sketch board, Bristol board, pencil, compass, black and colored Sharpies and/or colored pencils |
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Homework upcoming week 11/16 -18 |
Watch videos in the Module 5 lecture folder Work on short story for Shape Narrative Accordion Book and start sketches for each page and book page layout |
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11/16 |
Meet in PH314: ½ class TBD Lecture Q&A / Shape exercise / Book work in progress feedback. Supplies: Sketchbook and colored pencils for exercise. Bring book ideas in progress
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11/18 |
Meet in PH314: ½ class TBD See info on 11/3 for how to prepare. |
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11/23 |
Lab: no class meeting Work on book project Last day to drop 16 week classes |
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11/25 |
Thanksgiving Holiday – no class |
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11/30 |
Meet in PH314: ½ class TBD Accordion Book Demo Book work in progress feedback. |
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12/2 |
Meet in PH314: ½ class TBD See info on 12/1 for how to prepare. |
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12/7 |
Lab: no class meeting. Work on book project |
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12/9 |
Shape & Space Section 5 Due (see checklist for details) |
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12/14 |
Final Exam Due must be complete by the end of the day |
No additional information available
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