PHOENIX COLLEGE – SPRING 2016 Instructor: Jay Hardin
18503 - ART 112 – Two-Dimensional Design
Location: ART102 Foundations RoomPhone: 602.532.8117
M/W: 9:00-11:45am 1/20/2016 – 5/9/2015 Office: Fine Arts Bldg 223
Office hours:
Mon/Wed: 8:30-9:00am
Tue: 10:00-11:30am
Thur: 10:00-11:30am and 5:00-6:00pm
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an introduction to basic two-dimensional design. The fundamental principles and elements of design will be covered through a series of hands-on projects, slide lectures, critiques, and quizzes. The introduction of basic design principles will enhance students’ technical and conceptual development of pictorial design as it applies to all 2D art forms: drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, digital composition, graphic design, and animation. Assignments will involve a variety of media and compositional strategies in order to provide a broad context for the design process. In addition to the technical skills introduced, students will be encouraged to develop creative thinking and problem solving skills applicable to the design process.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Students will identify the elements and principles of 2D design
Students will understand the basic design terminology and know how to apply the concepts of design on a 2D format
Students will develop proficiency using a variety of art media
Students will gain compositional strategies and creative thinking skills
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Attendance and participation in class activities
2. Self-motivation and positive/constructive use of time
3. Completion of all assignments (Expect 2-3 hrs/wk outside of class)
4. Responsible for information in this syllabus
5. Responsible for college policies included in the college catalog and student handbook
6. Cell phone use and texting is not allowed in classroom
7. Personal music devices are not allowed in class (no headphones)
8. Use of email for communication purposes
9. Documentation is required for excused absences
10. All make-up work must be completed by a date to be determined by instructor
GRADING/EVALUATION:
1. Project evaluation is based on specific objectives of stated problems
2. General project evaluation is based on technical competency, craft, creativity, composition, completeness and presentation
3. Completion of in-class and out-of-class assignments
4. Assignments turned in on time - late assignments will only be accepted if approved by the instructor prior to the due date.
5. Attendance and participation
Grade / Percent / Grade weight categoriesA / 90% - 100% / 70% - Projects
B / 80% - 89% / 15% - Attendance/participation
C / 70% - 79% / 10% - Final Project
D / 60% - 69% / 5% - Quizzes
F / 0% - 59%
Y - Withdrawn / Failing
N - Audit
P - Pass
Z - No credit
I - Incomplete
W - Withdrawn / Passing
ATTENDANCE: Attendance in this class is mandatory. You must email or contact me if you will be absent from class. If I do not receive notice, your absence will automatically be considered “unexcused.”Students who are absent more than 2 classes are subject to receiving a lowered final grade. Grades will be lowered one full letter grade for each absence beyond 2 classes. If you accumulate more than 9 hours (3 classes) of unexcused class time, you may be withdrawn from the course.
STUDIO TIME: Students are expected to work on assignments in class during studio time unless otherwise instructed. Students may be given an absence if they make an early departure (or are excessively tardy) during this important work time. Studio time is an opportunity for students to receive direction and feedback from the instructor.
CRITIQUE: All projects must be finished works and presented in a professional and creative format. We will critique projects as a group. The critique format is an important aspect of an art education and there is much to be learned from this process. It is crucial to learn to develop an art vocabulary and to make constructive criticism so that we can further our ideas and techniques.
STATEMENT OF ACCOMODATION:It is a college policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. If you would like to request accommodations due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please contact the Disability Resources & Services (DSR) office, Hannelly Center (HC Building), 602-285-7477.
GENERAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT STATEMENT: The faculty and staff at Phoenix College believe that your college education should not only include learning content, but also developing important life-long skills. We call these general education outcomes. The 5 general education outcomes we have identified that should be developed throughout your college career are:
- Writing - develop effective writing skills to communicate.
- Numeracy - learn to use numerical concepts and data effectively.
- Critical Thinking - learn to apply critical thinking skills to solve problems, make informed decisions, and interpret events.
- Oral Presentation - plan and deliver an oral presentation to a target audience.
- Information Literacy - learn to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively, ethically, and legally.
In this course, we will be focusing on:
- Critical Thinking: you will be assimilating skills, learned through demonstrations and design exercises, to solve compositional and technical problems and create original work
- Oral Presentation: you will be presenting your work to the class, discussing methodology, and referencing design concepts
ART VENDORS:
Arizona Art SupplyAaron Brothers
4025 N 16th St. 310 East Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85020Phoenix, AZ
602.264.9514602.265.0141
Jerry’s Artarama Blick Art Materials (formerly Utrecht)
4421 East Southern 930 E. University Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282 Tempe, AZ 85281
480.775.4102480.446.0800
MATERIALS:
Bristol pad 14x17 (Vellum)India Ink Optional Supplies:
Sketchbook 9x12 (spiral bound)Artist tape Triangle
Tracing paper 11x14 Scissors Compass
2H and 2B graphite pencils Colored pencils
Plastic eraser Matte medium (8 oz.)
Metal ruler 24” or longer Paints/brushes
X-acto knife (with extra blades) Art markers (Prismacolor)
3 sheets of black canson paper 12x18
Tool kit/box
Technical pens (3-pen set - black)
Cutting mat 12x18 or larger
Rubber cement
Rubber cement pick-up
COURSE CALENDAR:
Wk 1 – Jan 20: Introduction, picture plane, design terms
Wk 2 -Jan 25:Project 1: Positive/Negative Space
Jan 27: Discuss results of P/N Space designs -- Figure/Ground project
Wk 3 –Feb 1: Figure/Ground project
Feb 3: Figure/Ground project
Wk 4 – Feb 8: Critique F/G project
Feb 10: Unity and Proportion (process-based/collaborative)
Wk 5 -Feb 15:No school: Presidents’ Day Holiday
Feb 17: Movement + Rhythm(sound inspired + creating a new tool)
Wk 6 -Feb 22: Movement + Rhythm
Feb 24: Critique “M+R” project
Wk 7 -Feb 29: Tessellations: Introduction and film
Mar 2: Tessellations
Wk 8 -Mar 7: Tessellations
Mar 9: Critique Tessellation project
SPRING BREAK:Mar 13-19
Wk 9 – Mar 21: Emphasis (Collage)
Mar 23:Emphasis + Begin “Artist Presentation” research
Wk 10–Mar 28: Critique Emphasisproject
Mar 30:Films on artists
Wk 11 –Apr 4: Artist Presentations
Apr 6:Artist Presentations
Wk 12 – Apr 11: Texture
Apr 13: Texture
Wk 13 – Apr 18: Color Theory basics
Apr 20: Color Schemes
Wk 14 - Apr 25: Poster Project
Apr 27:Poster Project
Wk 15 – May 2: Poster Project
May 4: Poster Project
Wk 16 – May 9: Final Critique
March 18, 19, 20 (Fri, Sat, Sun) Art Detour in downtown Phoenix
Visiting artist: Sheila Pepe --
Sheila Pepe will be selecting the Vanguard Award winners as well as giving an evening lecture on Wednesday, April 13that the Phoenix Art Museum.
*This syllabus is subject to change depending upon student, room facility, and course needs: students will be notified of any changes.