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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
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(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
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
Should students need to miss class, project instructions are available in Blackboard. There are many class activities throughout the semester to help students meet technical objectives and improve their craft: unfortunately, these activities are not available on line. For the optimum learning experience students should strive to attend every class, show work in progress, and submit projects by the due date.
Communication
The preferred method of correspondence is email: rwest@actx.edu.
Office Hours TTH 3:30-4:30, or by appointment.
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 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.
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 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.
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 to 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:
Module 1-4: Exercises 5%, Projects 10% (60%)
Module 5: Mandala 10%, Shape Narrative Book, sketches, and exercises 20% (30%)
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.
Should students need to miss class, project instructions are available on Blackboard. There are many class activities throughout the semester to help students meet technical objectives and improve their craft: unfortunately, these activities are not available online. For the optimum learning experience, students should strive to attend every class, show work in progress, and submit projects 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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Week 1 |
Introductions / Blackboard / Syllabus |
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What is Design? Lecture / AMoA |
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Week 2 |
Module 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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Line lab / Blind Contour / speed drawing SUPPLIES: Bring Bristol board, sketchbook and drawing kit, bottle of black ink, brushes, mixing palette |
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Week 3 |
Bring finished ink drawing and be ready to start selecting squares and assembling images. Demo: selecting squares / making a viewfinder / precision cuts / exact measurements |
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Line Lab / Demo: arranging shapes / gluing / preparing for presentation / terminology review |
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Week 4 |
Line and Unity Section 1 Due (see checklist for details) Review design terminology and be prepared to discuss how your line project meets the criteria. Must have the grid mounted on black poster board before the start of class. Module 2: Value Lecture, Emphasis and Focal Point Lecture, and Value Project. |
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Value sphere and scale lab SUPPLIES: Bring sketch book, drawing pencils (6B or Ebony for darker values, and a 2B for lighter values), rulers HOMEWORK: Make several close-up photographs of a friend, family member, pet, or selfie. Use a single subject instead of a grouping. Select a location that will provide an interesting background – review Value project lecture for more details. |
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Week 5 |
Value Portrait lab / enlarging with grids / value maps SUPPLIES: Bring selected photographs, Bristol board, sketchbook, magazine pages for collage, pencil, glue sticks, scissors and/or x-acto knife, and ruler) |
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Value Portrait lab / gathering values / gluing |
| Week 6 |
Value Portrait lab / finishing touches / preparing for presentation / terminology review |
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Value, Emphasis, and Focal Point: Section 2 Due (see checklist for details) Review design terminology and be prepared to discuss how your project meets the criteria. Must have the value collage mounted on black poster board before the start of class. Module 3: Texture Lecture, Pattern Lecture, and Pattern Project |
| Week 7 |
Texture & Pattern Lab / Frottage Exercise / collage SUPPLIES: Bring sketchbook, graphite stick and crayons, black and colored Sharpies and/or colored pencils, glue sticks, scissors and/or x-acto knife. |
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Sugar Skull Lecture / Patterns lab MIDTERM EXAM OPENS HOMEWORK: Make a photograph of a still life, interior, or portrait for the Pattern project. Transfer the image to Bristol board. |
| Week 8 |
Pattern project lab SUPPLIES: Bring selected photo, have the image transferred onto Bristol board, pencil, and crayons, black and colored Sharpies and/or colored pencils, glue sticks, scissors and/or x-acto knife |
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Texture and Pattern lab – Bring Supplies Midterm EXAM due by Sunday night before midterm break |
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Week 9 |
Midterm break - no classes |
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Week 10 |
Module 3 Due: Texture and Pattern (see checklist for details) Review design terminology and be prepared to discuss how your project meets the criteria. Must have the project mounted on black poster board before the start of class. |
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SUPPLIES: Color lecture and inspiration videos / Pop Art Color Project / Mixing paint / Color Value scales Supplies: Bristol board, gouache paint set, brushes, and mixing palette, x-acto knife, glue stick.
HOMEWORK: Make selfie (head shot with shoulders) transfer to Bristol board with value map – *see instructions for scale of images |
| Week 11 |
Color lab / 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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Color lab / Bring supplies and projects Finish Color Projects mount grid to black board |
| Week 12 |
Module 4: Color Due (see checklist for details) Review design terminology and be prepared to discuss how your project meets the criteria. Must have the project mounted on black poster board before the start of class.
Module 5: Shape, Volume, Scale and Proportion lecture |
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Mandala lecture and lab / SUPPLIES: Bristol board, pencil, compass, black and colored Sharpies and/or colored pencils |
| Week 13 |
Shape Narrative book Introduction / Shape exercises / Mandala lab SUPPLIES: Sketchbook and colored pencils
HOMEWORK: Work on short story for Shape Narrative Accordion Book and start sketches for each page and book page layout |
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Mandala Due Review design terminology and be prepared to discuss how your project meets the criteria. Must have the project mounted on black poster board before the start of class.
Plan to discuss the book ideas, have stories written, show sketches, and get feedback / Bring supplies Books are still in the sketching and brainstorming phase. |
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| Week 14 |
Accordion Book Demo / Lab / work in progress Bring supplies Last day to drop 16 week classes |
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| Week 15 |
Book lab / bring supplies |
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Painting of pages should be almost finished |
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Week 16 |
Gluing pages and pressing books |
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Module 5 Shape Narrative Book Due (see checklist for details) Review design terminology and be prepared to discuss how your project meets the criteria. Must have the project mounted on black poster board before the start of class. |
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| Week 17 |
Final Exam Due must be complete by the end of the day |
08/18/23 4:03 PM
08/18/23 4:26 PM