Course Professor Term Meetings

ARTS 2380.003 2D Design Foundations MaryEllen Lacy Fall 2011 10:00 a.m. 12:45 p.m., Thursdays, AS1.116

Professors Contact Information

Direct Phone Email Address Office Hours Other Information 214.697.9503 melacy@utdallas.edu Schedule appointments with professor by email or phone Use UTD email (melacy@utdallas.edu) to contact professor.

General Course Information

Pre-requisites, Corequisites, & other restrictions

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This course provides a foundation for most 3000-level art courses. The course will introduce the problem of working with color and design, emphasizing either traditional studio or digital processes. Lectures and discussions will relate to both the history of visual art and current issues in contemporary art and design. 2D Design Foundations is a studio workshop pertaining to the fundamentals of The Elements of Design (Line, Space, Shape and Form/Volume, Texture, Motion, Value, Color) and The Principles of Design (Unity and Variety, Balance, Rhythm and Emphasis, Proportion and Scale). Students are presented with visual problems to solve and guided towards a process or method of investigation utilizing multiplicity, comparison, and variation; search and uncertainty; and the application of analytical thinking. Assignments encourage an understanding, sensitivity, and command of the visual language. Individual and group critiques. Become aware of the principles and elements of design, and develop verbal and visual understanding. Develop a working vocabulary of design allowing creation, interpretation, and critical thinking and analysis (critiques) within all fields of the visual arts. Gain the ability to compose visually. Develop creative problem solving skills used in communicating visually as an artist.

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

Required Texts Suggested Texts

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Design Basics by David A. Lauer and Stephen Pentak Launching the Imagination: A Guide to Two Dimensional Design Third Edition by MaryStewart Design and Form: The Basic Course at the Bauhaus by Johannes Itten The Art of Color by Johannes Itten Interaction of Color by Josef Albers

Required Materials & Supplies

You are required to bring ALL items by September 1 (all supplies required are to be brought to every class of entire semester). Keep receipts. You may need to replenish items during the semester. (Do not purchase items prior to first day of class discussion.) 1. The following items can be from recycled sources or from various retail: A notebook or sketchbook for this class only, for assignments, lecture notes, hand-outs Cheap Pentel or Bic #2 0.7 mm mechanical pencil Some kind of water jar, recycled plastic with lid Several rags of absorbent material Glue Sticks Masking Tape, 1 inch Scissors Box, backpack, or bag to carry supplies in (students often use Asels shopping bag provided with kit) 2. USB Flash Drive or other portable storage device for digital imaging materials 3. 2D Design pick up your pre-assembled kit at a discount purchase from Asel Art, S/W corner of I75 and Beltline, phone 972-690-6320, it contains: Red Rope paper portfolio or handmade cardboard portfolio big enough (20x26) for drawing pad and projects Exacto pen with blade 6B Woodless Drawing Pencil Pencil, HB Pencil, 2H White vinyl/plastic eraser, such as Mars Staedtler Kneaded eraser Sakura Pigma Micron Pens set of three (black) Compressed Charcoal Strathmore Drawing Pad (Series 400) 14 x 17 or similar smooth surface type top bound, white or cream Ruler 12 or 18, cork back works best, but not necessary Ink, 1 oz. such as Higgins Bamboo brush Palette Kit #1013 or similar (plastic palette, 9 3/4 x 13 1/2, for watercolors, large mixing area, 20 tubs/wells, lid, storage) Sabelline brush (Round, size 4) Artificial, synthetic sabelline (at least one, students may find 2-3 helpful) OR #6 American Painter 2300 Shader Designer Colors Gouache, Windsor/Newton: (These colors are selected for a special palette, do not substitute) Ivory Black, Zinc White, Cadmium Yellow Pale, Cobalt blue, Magenta red (14ml) If additional supplies are needed: Hobby Lobby, MJDesigns, Michaels, Sav On Office, Office Depot, Office Max, and websites (allow 5-7 days shipping) www.dickblick.com, www.pearlpaint.com, www.cheapjoes.com, www.danielsmith.com, www.utrecht.com

Assignments & Academic Calendar

Topics Class introduction procedures goals expectations Line Shape Texture Value Color Unity Variety Balance Emphasis Rhythm Scale Motion Assignments The major categories of 2D elements and principles for visual communications will be covered throughout the course. Weekly exercises and projects are designed to explore the potential of formal design elements and the principles of composition and to increase understanding of message and communication. Some exercises are executed by hand and some digitally. In some cases, the exercise instructions will indicate the required method of execution. Assignments in the form of exercises and projects will be performed both in class and outside of class. Out of class assignments: Go to this address: http://www.utdallas.edu/~melacy/ Click on arts 2380.003 2D Design Foundations and the link will take you to the assignment page: http://www.utdallas.edu/~melacy/pages/index02.html

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Course Policies
Concepts are through lectures, exercises and projects. Successfully completing this course involves attending all classes & participating in class studio & discussion. The semester grade evaluates in-class work/participation, class exercises, and projects. All work must be completed by due dates for full credit. All assignments are valued. Grading criteria rises as the class progresses. Discuss questions regarding grades concurrent with any concern. Grading (credit) Criteria Considerations in evaluations: Attend class from 10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and be prepared with the proper materials. Complete assignments within specified time. Work demonstrates effort, focus, complexity, and growth or understanding of design objectives and principles with evidence of openness to new learning processes. Work shows demonstrated awareness of problems involved, experimentation within objectives, variety in solutions and investigations. Work exhibits good craftsmanship, care, presentation and execution. Participation in class studio and discussions, critiques, and activities; maintains a good attitude and has a good work ethic. Respects fellow students and studio property.

Possible grade example outcomes: A - All objectives/projects are achieved. Exemplary commitment, effort, and results are demonstrated in all work. Participation is excellent. The student is fully engaged in the process of learning. B - All objectives/projects are achieved. Good results and good growth are demonstrated in work. The student makes a strong effort. Good participation in class. C - Many objectives are achieved, satisfactory results shown in most work. Some assignments may be late or unfinished, due to a variety of reasons; and/or students habits may be influencing their ability to practice, execute and grow skills important to the class objectives. D - Important objectives are not achieved. Course work is late, incomplete, or missing for evaluations. Student is struggling with class participation. Focus and commitment to the class objectives may be factors. F - Failed course. Lack of work, attendance too low, disruptive to learning process. Student should have withdrawn by deadline. Make-up Exams Extra Credit Late Work Special Assignments Class Attendance Classroom Citizenship UT Dallas Syllabus Policies and Procedures n/a n/a receives a lower assessment n/a required for successful completion of course consideration and cooperation with others and respect of property focus with receptive attention

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