Chabot College/Las Positas College
October 1993
Course Outline for Art 11
DESIGN, MATERIALS, AND COLOR
Catalog Description:
11 - Design, Materials, and Color
3 units
Color theory as it applies to two and three dimensional design. 2 hours lecture, 4 hours studio.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should:
1.
develop a sense of respect for each product no matter how simple or brief the
experiment. Disciplined control and craftsmanship is required;
2.
acquire competence in handling various media and related techniques along with an
ability to discuss the objectives using proper terminology;
3.
develop imagination through the manipulation of plastic and formal elements of design;
4.
know and understand color theory vocabulary and principles.
Course Content:
1.
Spectrum assignment and value scale with a hue (tints, tones, shades)
2.
Independent use of hue, value, and intensity
3.
Uses of color contrasts of hue, value, cool and warm, complementary, simultaneous
contrast, intensity, and extension.
4.
Emphasizing and de-emphasizing actual three-dimensional forms with color
5.
Expression of emotion through color
6.
To discover various ways to make harmonious and disharmonious compositions
7.
To discover the elements of your own style
8.
To learn techniques of painting as well as techniques for checking and evaluating your
own art works
9.
Color theories
10.
Maquette for site specific environmental sculpture.
Methods of Presentation:
1.
Formal lectures
2.
Individual criticism
3.
Technical assistance
4.
Slides and related visual aids
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1.
Development of craftsmanship
2.
Degree of understanding of the theory or concepts presented
3.
Individual creative application, integrated with points 1 and 2
Textbook(s) Typical:
Visual Workout, Mary Frisbee Johnson
Special Student Materials:
As prescribed by instructor
DK:kh Art 11
Revised: 10/15/93