ART 110 - Basic 2D Design Instructor: Sandblom

Winter 2004 M/W 12:30-3:20

SYLLABUS / DATELINE

Following is a list of studio work and required assignments for the Basic 2D Design course and their corresponding dates. Unless unforeseen circumstances arise, you can assume these due dates are FINAL. Remember work turned in late will be lowered in grade. As you can see, many design elements and principles are discussed in class, and likewise a consistent amount of lab work and assignments are due. Please keep current by regular attendance, taking notes, bringing the necessary art materials to class, and turning in work on time.

The schedule briefly indicates what we will be covering in the class by stating:

!! - lectures, slides, objectives covered

ASSIGN - assignment

LAB - student studio work

DUE - assignment due, BEGINNING of class, post on review board

Mon – January 5	Intro. Syllabus, Materials list Slide overview of projects !! Basic Elements/Design’s application to art form
Wed – January 7	Introductory/Syllabus Quiz !! Unity & Variety ASSIGN – Eyeballing Grid ASSIGN – Face Collage
Mon – January 12	DUE: Face Collage !! Grid layout, use of mat cutter LAB – Eyeballing Grid
Wed – January 14	DUE: Eyeballing Grid !! Line, Balance, Emphasis, Negative Shape ASSIGN – Division of a Groundsheet LAB – Division of a Groundsheet
Mon – January 19	HOLIDAY – NO CLASS
Wed – January 21	!! Problem-Solving LAB – Division of a Groundsheet
Mon – January 26	LAB – Division of a Groundsheet !! Expressive Line ASSIGN – Expressive Line (homework)
Wed – January 28	DUE: Division of a Groundsheet DUE: Expressive Line (homework) !! Texture and Pattern ASSIGN – Pattern LAB – Pattern, Stage 1
Mon – February 2	ASSIGN – Texture/Name Collage (homework) LAB – Pattern, Stage 2
Wed – February 4	DUE: Patterns Texture/Name Collage ASSIGN – Shape Development LAB – Shape Development
Mon – February9	LAB – Shape Development !! Scale and Proportion
Wed – February 11	!! Intro to Shape and Imagery LAB – Shape Development
Mon – February 16	HOLIDAY – NO CLASS
Wed – February 18	DUE: Shape Development ASSIGN – Shape Abstraction LAB – Shape Abstraction
Mon – February 23	!! Distortion and Abstraction LAB – Shape Abstraction
Wed – February 25	DUE: Shape Abstraction ASSIGN – Logo LAB – Logo Sketches
Mon – March 1	DUE: SKETCHES for LOGO LAB – Logo
Wed – March 3	DUE: Logo !! Value ASSIGN – Value Scale LAB – Value Scale
Mon – March 8	!! Spatial cues and Atmospheric Perspective LAB – Value/Spatial Design
Wed – March 10	!! Vocabulary review LAB: Value/Spatial Design
Mon – March 15	DUE: Value/Spatial Design Vocabulary Quiz
FINAL MEETS Friday, 3/19, 11:30 am-1:20 pm. This is simply a time to pick up your designs, quiz, and meet with your instructor if desired. Attendance not mandatory.