ART 101

Two Dimensional Design

TR 8:30-10:15

Barbara Patten Starr	Fall 2004
E-mail: bstarr@shc.edu	Office: 380-3856
Web Address: http://faculty.shc.edu/bstarr	Art Department: 380-3855

TEXT: DESIGN BASICS, David A. Lauer, Holt-Rinehart and Winston, 3^rd Edition

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to acquaint the student with design fundamentals. Student quote: 2 D Design in general was a very important course for me. I had always relied so much on good drawing technique that I never worked only on my talent in design. This class took away my ability to mask my design skill with drawing skills, and I ended up focusing on creating good design by myself without rendering them in pencil. This allowed me to become stronger in the area of composition.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. To provide opportunities to experience the personal growth and satisfaction of creating art.

2. To provide opportunities to practice skills in analysis (critical thinking) and synthesis (creative thinking)

3. To provide opportunities to develop visual and perceptual awareness

4. To provide opportunities to develop aesthetic sensibilities

5. To develop understanding of the elements and principles of design

Date	Course Outline	Assignments
8/24	Intro: The Nature of Art Brainstorming Exercise using Circle, Square and Triangle	Read Chapter 1. Fill out forms. Circle, Triangle, Square Problem Altered Page Problem
8/26	Unit I: Design Problem Solving -- The Creative Process. Circle, Square, Triangle & Altered Page due Intro Problem III: Transformation exercise Brainstorming Exercise Intro Problem IV: Impact Fact (opt.)	Thumbnail sketches for Transformation due
8/31	Studio
9/2	CRITIQUE: Unit I Intro Unit II: Design Principles Intro Problem I	Read Chapter 2 Bring class materials
9/7	Lauer lecture Studio – Problem I: Repetition, Rhythm	Read Chapters 3, 5
9/9	Studio -- Problem II: Balance, Focal Point	Read Chapter 4,6 Prepare for Test Bring class materials
9/14	TEST: Chapters 1 – 6 Studio -- Problem III: Scale, Proportion
9/16	CRITIQUE: Unit II Introduce Unit III: Line Introduce silkscreen	Read Chapter 7 Prepare paper stencils for silk screen
9/21	Studio – Problem I: Inventing Marks Print silk screens	Complete Problem II The Language of Line
9/23	Discuss Problem II: The Language of Line Studio – Problem III: Final Drawing
9/28	MIDTERM REFLECTION PAPER DUE Studio
9/30	CRITIQUE UNIT III Introduce Unit IV: Shape, Space, Motion	Read Chapter 8 Bring class materials
10/5	Studio – Problem I: Shape and Format	Read Chapter 10
10/7	Studio – Problem II: Linear Perspective	Read Chapter 11
10/14	Space Lecture/Mystery Object Studio – Problem III: Positive, Negative Space	Prepare for test Brainstorming lists for Mystery Object
10/19	TEST: Chapters 7. 8, 10, 11 Studio – Problem IV Mystery Object	Roughs (thumbnails) for Mystery Object
10/21	Studio
10/26	CRITIQUE: Unit IV Intro Unit V: Value, Texture, Pattern	Read Chapters 9, 12 Bring class materials
10/28	Studio – Problem 1: Simulated Value/Texture	Prepare copies
11/2	Studio – Problem II: Nine Rectangles	Roughs for Problem III
11/4	Studio – Problem III: Eight Bands
11/9	CRITIQUE: Unit V Intro Unit VI: Color	Read Chapter 13
11/11	Color Lecture	Prepare for Test
11/16	TEST: Chapters 9, 12, 13 Studio – Problem I: Color Exercises or wallpaper swatches
11/18	Studio – Problem II: Reproduce section of painting enlarged 10x
11/23	Studio
11/30	Studio
12/2	Complete Portfolio Due for Grading Endterm REFLECTION PAPERS due

MATERIAL LIST:

Folder or notebook Drawing pencils (6B) Fine line black marker Lock

Sketch pad Scissors X-acto knife & blades

GENERAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS

CLASS ATTENDANCE: Much of the learning in this class is experiential; therefore, regular class attendance and active participation are required. Student athletes are required to be present for all classes except when engaged in official athletic events; those who may be scheduled to miss more than 2 classes should see the professor at the beginning of the semester. Most lecture/demonstration is done at the beginning of class, and interruptions are distracting and annoying. Therefore, punctuality is also expected. Students who come to class after roll has been called, or who come unprepared for class, may be considered absent. A maximum of 3 absences, for whatever reason, including ordinary illness, will be permitted; a student may be withdrawn after that point. Excessive absence may also result in the downward adjustment of the grade.

EXAMS: There will be three announced tests on the textbook and/or class notes, as well as occasional pop tests. There will be no written final exam.

ASSIGNMENTS: Because of the limited amount of time and the large amount of material to be covered, much sketching and designing for individual projects will be done outside of class. Due dates will be established for reading and sketches, and heavy weight will be placed on students' preparedness for class. This includes bringing all materials needed for class.

GRADING POLICY:

60% -The quality of the final products, based on the criteria in the student evaluation sheets, and discussed during Critique. Greater weight will be given to the more difficult and complex assignments.

30% - Written work: Tests, Quizzes, Reflection Papers, Sketches, Evaluations, etc.

10% - Participation: 30% - Participation. This includes prompt regular attendance, participation in class discussion and activities, and the amount of time and effort expended, both inside and outside of class. In this course, practice improves performance, so credit is given to those who practice; an additional two hours a week is a good goal. Also included are preparedness for class, positive creative attitude, ability to follow directions and to work independently, self-motivation, growth in ability and skills, care for facilities and materials.

There are six units to be completed for this course. Only completed units will be accepted for grading. Should a unit be handed in after the day of Critique, it will lose one letter grade for each day late.

All finished work should be saved and portfolios re-submitted at the end of the semester for final review and photographing.

TWO DIMENSIONAL DESIGN

JOURNAL

The standard end of class reflection is:

How did I feel about today's studio session?

· Was I prepared for class? How did this affect my work?

· What do I like about my work today? (Be as specific as possible ) How did I do this?

· What problems (if any) did I encounter today? What did I gain from observing the work of others in class? Is there anything specific I need to ask for help with?

· What needs improving in my work

· How might I accomplish this?

REFLECTION PAPERS

MIDTERM PAPER – September 30

ENDTERM PAPER – December 2

The reflection papers should be 2-3 pages, typed. The primary source for them is your journal written throughout the semester. The exact approach of your reflection papers is up to you. There is no one correct format to follow. The better papers will be written in such a way as to synthesize and record in a more complete manner the accumulated thoughts, feelings, and reactions you have had to the experience of artmaking. This is an opportunity for you to reflect on your own work in a thoughtful manner. Perhaps the question "What have I gained so far in this process of artmaking?" will help you focus your thoughts. Some other suggestions as to how you might organize your thoughts follow:

· Identify and explain the top three, four, five (whatever the number) of things you have learned about artmaking so far in this course.

· Choose a small number of individual works you have done. Recall what is significant about each of your works in terms of your own progress in artmaking.

· Recall significant moments in the course of your studio and homework experiences. There may be emotions and/or events outside of the artwork that stimulated your artmaking.