Art 110 TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN Instructor
Pat DeCaro
Fall 2002 Office
C250 (#425-564-2479)
Tues/Thurs
Art 110 TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
Two-dimensional
design refers to the visual reading of composition and visual order on a plane.
Through
lectures, slide presentations, discussions and project creitiques, students
work towards
an understanding of fundamental
design principles.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Artistic development: Solve visual problems
in a creative and original manner.
2. Professionalism: Presentation of projects with attention to
craft and technique.
3. Conceptual understanding of basic design
fundamentals: unity, spatial illusion,
focal point and other forces that influence composition. Know the text thoroughly.
4. Verbal articulation: Develop evaluation
skills with an ability to express your ideas during critiques, understand and
use design terms and vocabulary.
5. Gain control of the mediums assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Attendance is very important in this class. Be on time. Come to class prepared as
class time is the studio hands-on experience. Students missing more than 3
classes, and those who attend unprepared to work will not receive credit unless
special circumstances.
2. Complete in-class assignments.
3. Complete take-home assignments. Projects are due at the beginning of class
for critique discussions. Projects turned in afterwards are considered late by
one point. One week late projects lose 3 points. Projects are not accepted late after 2 weeks time.
4. Participate in class discussions and
critiques.
GRADING
Grading is based on assigned work
(80%) which demonstrates:
1. Adherence to instructions and parameters of problems.
2. Creative and original application of design principles.
3. Total presentation of work (includes craft and idea).
A=11 (exceptional) B=8 (good) C=5
(competent) D=2 (below)
4. Attendance/class participation/critique participation (10%)
5. Pop quizes (10%)
You
can figure out your grade as the course progresses. You must finish 2/3 of
assignments to pass
this course.
Participation in class includes work-time and verbal contributions to class
discussions.
OTHER
Keep
a notebook for course syllabus, material list and project handouts. Be prepared to take notes during slides
and discussions. It is your responsibility to speak with me if there are any
question, additional critiques, etc. As a teacher I can make suggestions for
improvement, however, the responsibility is yours to resolve class projects.
Lockers
are located in the hallways; they are shared with 3 persons to a locker.
Lockers must be vacated at the end of the quarter.
If
you want to transfer to a 4 year art program, a portfolio of all work is
usually required. This class offers you an excellent opportunity to collect a
portfolio.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Students with disabilities who have accommodation needs are required to meet
with the Director of Disability Support Services, room B233G (425-564-2498) to
establish their eligibility for accommodation. In addition, students are
encouraged to review their accommodation requirements with each instructor
during the first week of the quarter.
INTERIOR
DESIGN students will have their work collected as part of the F.I.D.E.R.
accredition process. It wll be locked and stored through December 2002. See