ART Dimensional Design Fall 2015

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1 ART Dimensional Design Fall 2015 Instructor: Pat De Caro Phone: (425) Office: Office hrs: C250A T/Th 12:30-1:30 pm or by appointment Two dimensional design refers to composition and visual order on a plane. This class introduces the elements and principles of two-dimensional design through creative problem solving in original design work. Includes six hours of laboratory or additional lab time outside class. Our working knowledge of design is informed through: lectures and demonstrations, and critiques. Critique presentations are extremely valuable because they give visual and verbal insight to successful outcomes. Outcomes: After completing this class, students should be able to: Recognize and apply the basic elements of design: line, shape, texture, value, & color Recognize and apply the basic principles of design: unity/variety, balance, emphasis, scale/proportion, use of negative shape, and spatial illusion Be able to use the vocabulary of design Be able to analyze and assess how visual principles are used through group critiques Be able to analyze and solve visual design problems How Outcomes will be achieved There are many tools available to represent our visual world. Two dimensional design is applied in various art forms including drawing, painting, photography, and graphic design. These basic concepts also apply to the fields of interior design, architecture, landscape design as well as many others. With that in mind, this class is an introduction to the fundamental vocabulary and techniques of 2- D design with emphasis on developing your skills of perception and visual creativity. The class requires you to master the basics concepts

2 and the development of materials while exploring composition. Regular class assignments are turned in weekly. Classroom Learning Atmosphere This is a studio class. You are expected to plan ahead and work during class time; some assignments require additional time (lab) beyond class hours. There is lab work done outside of class time. Most critiques and technical demonstrations are done at the beginning of class and are not repeated. If you are late to class, you will need to notify me at the end of class to replace an absence with a tardy. Assignments turned in late will receive one letter grade lower per class day they are late. At any point during the term you will like to discuss your progress, Keep a notebook for course syllabus, material list and project handouts. Be prepared to take notes during the class. There is usually a demonstration, examples of former student work, or a power point presentation to aid your comprehension. Grading and Requirements 1. Attendance is very important in this class. Please be on time and come prepared to work on projects as class time required for this studio course. This is a hands on class. I will tolerate up to 3 unexcused absences. Please note that leaving early or arriving very late is considered 1/2 absence. 2 tardies= 1 absence 2. Complete all assignments. Missing work is graded a "0". Usually projects are due at the beginning of class. Work turned in late is downgraded % regular participation in the life of the design studio includes class discussions, attention during presentations, and participation in critiques. Conceptual understanding of design fundamentals and how these concepts apply to composition and space; the art of craft; neatness and professionalism evident in your work. Other goals outlined at the top under objectives are also important. Grades are awarded based upon assignments graded throughout the quarter. Generally, late assignments are not accepted the last week of the quarter. Grading is done on a numerical scale as follows: A = 10 A- = 9.5 B+ =9 B = 8.5 B- = 8.0 C =7.5 C- = 7. 0 D = 6.5 PROJECT 1 5% PROJECT 2 10% PROJECT 3 10% PROJECT 4 15% PROJECT 5 10% PROJECT 6 10% PROJECT 7 15% PROJECT 8 10% PROJECT 9 10% QUIZ 5% TOTAL. 100%

3 *STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE AND TURN IN AT LEAST 75% OF WORK TO BE AWARDED CREDIT FOR THE COURSE Materials Your required materials are available in an art kit organized by The Artful Touch in Kirkland. Once ordered, materials are delivered to me at Bellevue College. You can pick them up in class. Please order your materials by the first day of class: artfultouchonline.com/ or call (425) There is no required text bibliography: DESIGN BASICS, Lauer, Harcourt Brage College WAYS OF SEEING, John Berger THE PRINCIPLES OF PATTERN, Richard Proctor VISUAL FORCES, Martinez BASICS plastic case or container (for basics and paint supplies) inexpensive portfolio, 20x 30 inches pencils, 2H and HB graphite stick (soft or B) Staedler white plastic eraser large kneaded gum eraser Elmer s rubber cement, small can with brush rubber cement eraser roll of drafting tape, 1/2 inch exacto knife with blades 18 metal ruler with cork backing sharp quality scissors, medium size Alvin Self Healing Mat, 12 x 18 inch small T-square (clear plastic) PAINT and RELATED TOOLS Graham gouache, Titanium white 2 oz and ivory black 2 oz Trekell 1/2 flat wash watercolor brush #6 trekell Kolinsky watercolor brush round plastic mixing pan with wells (white) PAPER *Bristol paper pad, 11 x 14, and also, 9" x 12", smooth surface

4 *light weight white sketch pad or bond paper pad, 9 x 12, tracing paper pad, 9" x 12 " Crescent illustration board, cold press, white, medium weight : 20 x 30 plastic container for water; circle template; acrylic triangles; compass (optional) save magazines and other sources for pictures. YES paste is a good substitute for rubber cement if it smell bothers you. COURSE CALENDAR You will be notified of any changes as they happen; deadlines may be revised if necessary. Tuesday, September 22nd starts first week. Last class day, Thursday, December 3, Demonstrations are not repeated. Week 1: Introduction to composition and elements of design including use of basic materials, measuring and cutting, and collage. Topics- Visual elements, the frame, composition. Positive and negative Process: thumbnail sketches, rough, final draft. Fishing for ideas-brainstorming. Demo: cutting, measuring, pasting Project #1. Letter design Week 2: Introduction to Unity and rhythm: all help to visually relate parts. Creating a unified whole. Unity and harmony Keynote presentation reviewing Unity. Repetition and Pattern. Use of grid. Project #2 Week 3: Balance, Symmetry and Asymmetry: Keynote presentation. Project #3 Balance (5 balance assignments) Use of visual weight, employing negative space, considering contrast. Week 4: Balance and positive /negative shape relationship Middle ground. Project #4 Shadow Still Life. Abstraction Use of positive and negative shapes, overall sense of unity. Demonstration: painting with gouache Second version: create middle ground. Week 5: Value Gradients. (no class 10/20) Demonstration: gouache, frottage, line Project #5

5 Week 6: Value Pattern and structure of composition through value Abstraction of value areas. Project #6 Week 7: Expression of opposites Exploring various contrasts Project #7 Week 8: Spatial depth/perspective/ aerial perspective. Begin new project #8 Week 9: Continue with spatial depth. Project #8 due. Week 10: Metamorphosis (no class 11/26) Discussion on time, movement, change Video-The man Who Planted Trees Project #9 Week 11: Project #9 due Quiz last class day