Office Hours T/Th Only 12:30-1:20 PM C250A Or by Appointment
ART 110 2-D DESIGNFall 2014
PAT DE CARO instructor
office phone 425-641-2480
office hours T/Th only 12:30-1:20 PM C250A or by appointment
Two-dimensional design refers to composition and visual order on a plane. This is a “hands-on” course. Our working knowledge of design is informed through: lectures and slide presentations, class discussions, various exercises and projects, and critiques. Critique presentations are extremely valuable because they give verbal insight to successful design projects.
COURSE OBJECTIVES Please review these goals during the quarter.
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.
4.Verbal articulation: Develop evaluation skills with an ability to express your ideas during
critiques, understand and use design terms and vocabulary.
5. Gain controlof the mediums assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
1.Attendance is very important in this class. Be on time. Come to class prepared
for the studio is hands-on experience. Attendance is reflected in grading. thosestudents who arrive substantially late and leave early will be marked 1/2 day absent. *Please be aware that three absences reflects 13% of class time missed. There is no make up oremail tutoring to substitute a missed day, even if it is justified by illness.
For Art 110, morethan 4 absences may result in a failing grade. Medical reasons do not excuse an absence.
2. Complete in-class assignments.
3. Complete take-home assignments. Projects are due at the beginning of classfor
critique discussions. Late projects are downgraded if not ready for submission.
4. Attention to directions and fulfilling goals of assignment.
5. Participation in the spirit of class work ethic and alsoclass discussions and critiques.
GRADING
Grading is based on assigned work (90 pts) which demonstrates:
1.Conceptual presentation within parameters of problems.
2. Creativity and original application of design principles.
3. Craft and presentation
4. Critical session and Attendance
5.Quizs 10 pts
You can figure out your grade as the course progresses.
A=10 (exceptional) B=8.5 (good) C=7 (competent) D= 6 (unsatisfactory)
Arrive on time and leave at the finish of class period. Clean up your work area and return equipment after your use. You must finish at least 2/3 of assignments to pass this course.
OTHER
Keep a notebook for course syllabus, material list and any project handouts. Be prepared to take notes during slides and discussions. Notes are valuable for any quizs . It is your responsibility to speak with me ifthere are any questions, additional critiques, etc. As a teacher I can make suggestions forthe direction or 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 the Disability Resource Center, room B 132 (#425-564-2498) to establish their eligibility for accommodation. In addition, students are encouraged to reviewtheir accommodation requirements with each instructor during the first week of the quarter.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act mandates that we protect the privacy of student education records, and BC policy mandates that we keep academic performance as a matter between the institution and the student. Requests by students to include third parties in any instructor-student discussion of academic performance will be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the instructor.
ART 110 2-D DESIGN Materials DE CARO fall 2014
There is no required texthowever below is a suggested bibliography.
The bibliography provides additional information, good visual examples and a glossary of terms. Below are some texts I like.
DESIGN BASICS, Lauer, Harcourt Brage College, 6th edition
WAYS OF SEEING, John Berger
THE PRINCIPLES OF PATTERN, Richard Proctor
VISUAL FORCES, Martinez/Block
Required Materials for this class
BASICS
plastic case or container (for basics and paint supplies)
inexpensive portfolio , 20x 30 inches
pencils, 2H and HB
graphite stick (soft or B)
Staedler white plastic eraser
large kneaded gum eraser
Elmer’s rubber cement, small can with brush
rubber cement eraser
roll of drafting tape, 1/2 inch
exacto knife with blades
18” metal ruler with cork backing
sharp quality scissors, medium size
Alvin Self Healing Mat, 12 x 18 inch
small T-square (clear plastic)
PAINT and RELATED TOOLS
Graham gouache, Titanium white 37 ml and ivory black 37 ml.
Trekell 1/2” flat wash watercolor brush
#6trekell Kolinsky watercolor brush
round plastic mixing pan with wells (white)
PAPER
*Bristol paper pad, 11” x 14”, smooth surface
*light weight white sketch pad or bond paper pad, 9” x 12”,
some carbon or traceable paper (2-3 sheets)
Crescent illustration board, cold press, white, medium weight
20“x 30” 3 sheets
*Daler/Rowney Murano paper :
white and storm gray, 1 sheet each
black, 3 sheets
(2-D DESIGN KIT is available from The Artful Touch in Kirkland 425-823-2336
Not in Kit :
Binder with plastic sheets
plastic container for water; French curve; circle template; acrylic triangles; compass (optional)
save magazines and other sources for pictures
YES paste is a good substitute for rubber cement if the smell bothers you.