Art 110/Two Dimensional Design                                              Office-C250B

Instructor- Victor Sandblom                                        Phone- 425-564-2479

                                                                       Email: vsandblo@bcc.ctc.edu

 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 

At the completion of Two Dimensional Design, the student should be able to:

v     understand and use the basic elements of design;  line, shape, form, texture, value, and color(color introduced only minimally)

v     be able to understand and use the design principles of ;  unity/variety, apply formal and informal balance, develop an emphasis or focal point, use scale and proportion, understand positive/ negative space, develop the illusion of space

v     develop a good use of tools and technique - to produce professional looking work with good craftsmanship

v     learn and use the vocabulary of design

v     be able to contribute to group critiques/to be able to articulate the design aspects of one’s own artwork and the work of others

v     be able to analyze and solve design problems

                         

GRADING:   Grading is done on a numerical scale as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

       A = 9.5

B = 8.5

C = 7.5

D = 6.5

F = 5.9

A- = 9

B- = 8

C- = 7

D- = 6

 

 

A “0” ZERO will be assigned to work not turned in.

At least 75% of assigned work must be completed successfully and turned in for evaluation for student to be assigned credit for the course.

There are two main components to your final grade in this course:

  1)   90% is based on:           

v     studio projects (90 points)

v     homework exercises (15 points)

v     introductory syllabus quiz  (10 points)

v     vocabulary quiz (20 points)

2)     10% s based on studio evaluation:  attendance will be assigned a Zero after 3absences. 

3)     Also considered are class participation, working in class, and contribution to critiques

 

Points are then added up at the end of the quarter and your average calculated.  You should be able to gauge your own standing at anytime during the quarter by keeping track of your grades and figuring out their average.  Considerations involved in grading include; solution of assigned problem, design qualities, and craftsmanship.  Specific aspects of what is to be evaluated will be addressed with each project.  Some larger projects will have several grades.  WORK TURNED IN LATE WILL BE LOWERED IN GRADE.   There will be one point taken off of each grade for each class day late. Work not up for the review at the beginning of the critique is considered late.

 

ATTENDANCE:  100% attendance is very important to get the benefit of introductory lectures, assignments and directions, critiques, and the instructor’s help with your work.  You are held responsible for obtaining information missed though absences.

 

Attendance will be considered in the formulation of your grade.  This is a STUDIO course in which you are to work IN CLASS on the projects in progress.  Part of the evaluation process is my observing your working abilities.  In this way we have a dialogue throughout the development of your design.  IF YOU FEEL YOU CANNOT COMMIT TO THE ENTIRE 6 HOURS OF STUDIO PER WEEK, I ADVISE THAT YOU RECONSIDER TAKING THIS COURSE.  After three absences (9 class hours) it is advised that you withdraw from the course. Five or more absences will result in a F.  If there is a specific emergency or extended illness that may warrant an “incomplete” grade, it is your responsibility to notify the instructor.  * refer to the Arts & Humanities Division “Student Procedures & Expectations on the web that specifically details the division policies.

The web address for this is:    http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/artshum/policy.html

 

STUDIO GUIDELINES:  For the purpose of making the classroom environment and studio time beneficial to ALL students by limiting behavior which distracts from students ability to concentrate on their work, please employ the following guidelines:

- No eating/drinking in class (use break time, lounge area)

- No radios, beepers, cell phones

- Use studio time for assigned Design work (not math assignments, writing letters, etc

- General conversation (outside of lecture) and student interaction is encouraged, but try and not disturb the class as a whole

 

BREAK:  There will be a 15 minute break at mid-class each day

 

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:  If you require accommodation based on a documented disability, emergency medical information to share, or need special arrangements in case of an emergency evacuation, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.  If you would like to inquire about becoming a DSS student you may call 564-2498 or go in person to the DSS(Disability Support Services) reception area in the Student Union Building at C210.

 

 

MATERIALS:  A materials list is given to you on the first day of the class.  You are required to have these materials available to you DURING CLASS.  Lockers are provided for this purpose.  DO NOT COUNT ON PURCHASING MATERIALS DURING THE CLASS STUDIO - PURCHASE IN ADVANCE.

TEXT:  David Lauer’s Design Basics is the optional textbook for the class.

A copy of Design Basics by D. Lauer will be kept on loan at the library desk.

 If you are interested in further reading, let me know.

 

LOCKERS:  You will need to share a locker with two other people.  Write your names and class on the form on locker.  You or your locker-mates must provide a lock.  Be sure to get your materials out of the locker at the end of quarter by the date stamped on locker form.

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF DESIGN PROJECTS

 

IN-CLASS PROJECTS

HOMEWORK

EYEBALLING GRID  - 10 pts

FACE COLLAGE - 5 pts

DIVISION OF A GROUNDSHEET - 10 pts

EXPRESSIVE LINE- 5 pts

PATTERN - 10 pts

TEXTURE COLLAGE- 5 pts

SHAPE DEVELOPMENT - 10 pts

SHAPE ABSTRACTION 10 pts

LOGO - 10 pts

INTRO QUIZ - 10 pts

VALUE SCALE- 10 pts

VOCABULARY QUIZ- 20 pts

SPATIAL DESIGN - 20 pts