HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTHWEST
Course Syllabus: Foundation Design Two
HCC Academic Discipline: ART
Course Title: Foundation Design II
Course Rubric and number: ARTS 1312
Semester with Course Reference Number: Spring 2011; CRN 75696, 75697
Campus and Room Location: Alief 85V: Monday and Thursday 8-11 AM
Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH) 3 credits
Course Contact hours per semester: 96
Course Length: Regular Term 16 weeks
Type of Instruction: Lecture/Lab 2/4
Instructor: Rhona Harrington
Contact information:
Phone: SW Art Office: 713. 718. 7700
Email: Rhona.Harrington@hccs.edu
Learning web address: http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/rhona.harrington
Instructor Scheduled Office Hours and Location: By Appointment
Course Description: Elements and principles of art using three dimensional concepts.
As defined in the Academic Course Guide Manual (SGCM) produced by the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board, 2009 (THECB)
This beginning studio course explores fundamentals of 3D design: line, plane, mass,
surface, color, light in space. A variety of media will be used. Recommended but not
required to be taken before Sculpture, Ceramics or Jewelry. This course satisfies the Fine
Arts component of the HCC core. As listed in the 2009-2011 HCC Catalogue
Course Prerequisites: None
Course Goal:
In this course beginning students explore the fundamentals of 3D design as they
undertake a series of projects or problems. Each of the projects will address one of the
design elements: line, plane, mass, and the combination of the three for a final project.
A variety of materials and processes will be experienced. Design principles such as
rhythm, repetition, balance, harmony, etc. will be introduced. This course examines the
interdependence of medium and image.
Course Student Outcomes:
Identify, define and understand the formal elements of art and the principles of design.
(Level 2)
Demonstrate the ability to produce and present finished works of exhibition quality.
(Level 3)
Produce and critique projects that coordinate descriptive and expressive possibilities of
design (Level 5)
Create 3-dimensional images which integrate and critique elements and principles of art.
(Level 5)
Design Two Student Learning Objectives- Related to each Learning Outcome
Learning Outcome One: Identify, define and understand the formal elements of art and
the principles of design. (Level 2)
Supporting Learning Objectives:
1.1 Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
1.2 Compare and contrast selected formal elements.
1.3 Compare and contrast selected principles of design.
1.4 Comprehend all sub-categories of formal elements and principles of design.
(for example: analytic or expressive line or symmetrical, radial or asymmetric
balance, etc.)
1.5 Express selected sub-categories of formal elements and principles of design.
Learning Outcome Two: Demonstrate the ability to produce and present finished works
of exhibition quality. (Level 3)
Supportive Learning Objectives:
2.1 Produce exhibition-ready artworks.
2.2 Produce entry labels.
2.3 Present completed exhibit entries before the entry deadline expires.
2.4 Select an artwork (made during the course) to be included in the student art
exhibition.
2.5 Participate in the student exhibition.
Learning Outcome Three: Produce and Critique projects that coordinate descriptive and
expressive possibilities of design. (Level 5)
Supporting Learning Objectives:
3.1 Safely participate in the necessary practical tasks (safety and proficiency of
handling of tools, supplies and equipment, etc.) involved with the course media.
3.2 Organize the formal elements and principles of design in course projects.
3.3 Establish artistic roles for course projects.
3.4 Summarize themes for course projects.
3.5 Judge course projects.
Learning Outcome Four: Create three-dimensional images which integrate and critique
elements and principles of design.
4.1 Produce non objective (or representational ) 3D forms that explore the
formal elements (line, space, light, color, texture, pattern, time and motion.)
4.2 Produce nonobjective (or nonrepresentational) 3D forms that explore the
principles of design (balance, emphasis, focal point, proportion, scale, rhythm,
repetition, unity and variety.)
4.3 Incorporate the formal elements into 3D images.
4.4 Incorporate the principles of design into 3D images.
4.5 Synthesize the formal elements and principles of design in 3D images.
Core Curriculum Statement:
This course fulfills the following core intellectual competencies: reading, writing,
speaking, listening, critical thinking and computer literacy. A variety of teaching and
testing methods are used to assess these competencies:
This course fulfills the core competencies:
Reading: Reading at the college level means having the ability to understand, analyze
and interpret a variety of printed materials: books, articles and documents:
Writing: Writing at the college level means the ability to produce clear, correct and
coherent prose adapted to a specific purpose, occasion and audience. In addition to
knowing how to use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation, students should also
become adept with the writing process, including how to determine a topic, how to
organize and develop it, and how to phrase it effectively for their audience. These
abilities are acquired through practice and reflection.
Speaking: Effective speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent and
persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion and audience.
Listening: Listening at the college level means having the ability to understand, analyze
and interpret various forms of spoken communication.
Critical Thinking: Critical thinking embraces methods for applying both qualitative and
quantitative skills and analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate
arguments and to construct alternative strategies. Problem solving is one of thr
applications of critical thinking used to address an identified task.
Computer Literacy: Computer literacy at the college level means the ability to use
computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems and acquiring
information. Core-educated students should have an understanding of limits, problems
and possibilities associated with the use of technology and should have the tools
necessary to evaluate and learn new technologies as they become available.
HCC CALENDAR
Last day for drop/add
Holidays and Breaks
Last Day to file for graduation
Last day to drop classes with a grade of W
Installation/Class Critique
Per Specific Semester
In Calendar
Thursday, May 5/Monday May 9
Class One/Thursday, January 20
Syllabus Overview:
Lectures/Topics/Assignments/Projects/Critiques
CORE class concerns and DESIGN II
Elements: design elements. LINE , PLANE,
MASS and DESIGN II Principles: rhythm,
repetition, balance, harmony, etc.ECO materials
16 week Calendar
Expectations of Three Hour Studio sessions
Class Two, Monday, January 24
Electronic Library in HCC :
Projects, Technical Issues, Safety Issues,
Materials list, Creativity Matrix, Notebooks,
Creativity Exercise, Research
3D Art Videos and Writing/ Notebook
Special Emphasis on Plane, Mass, Balance,
Harmony.
Class Three, Thursday, January 27
Class Four, Monday, January 31
Day of Record
Class Five, Thursday, February 3
Class Six, Monday, February 7
Class Seven, Thursday, February 10
Class Eight, Monday, February 14
Class Nine, Thursday, February 17
Class Ten, Thursday, February 24
Class Eleven, Monday, February 28
Electronic Library Research Ideas for Project
Private Conferences with Instructor. 3 Part
Project, Self, Chosen Reality and Installation.
Outcome and Development: Inclusive of
Design Elements and Priciples.
Clay Models of possible projects:
Focusing on different modes to achieve spacial
and textural mastery.
Same: Clay Models for development of
Space/Form/Line.
Groups for Common interests form 500 word
in-class writing assignment incorporating
intentions with medium, color, form and image.
Valentine’s Day masquerade with paper bags
and ECO objects. Photo shoot! Be Prepared.
Color, Form, Texture, Line.
Commencement of Project:
SELF- Representation/Realization/First
Project. Student/Teacher Conference re:
Inclusion Design Elements and Principles as
well as use of ECO /existing materials.
SELF first stages of modeling and development
Private Conferences to ascertain status of
project compliance with Design II Expectations.
Menil Collection/ Rothko Chapel:
Museum Project: Incorporating/noting as many
design elements as possible in writing
assignment / presentation next class.
Class Twelve, Thursday, March 3
Dada Poems and Dada Exquisite Corpse
Exercises / Designs incorporating Line with
Image and Text as visual Space in Concrete
Poetry.
Class Twelve, Monday, March 7
SELF: Incorporating New Awareness of
Principles and Elements of Design (From Menil
and Rothko) into personal project!
Class Thirteen, Thursday, March 10
PBS Sculpture Videos: Focusing on Repetition
and Rhythm for student’s projects.
Class Fourteen, Monday, March 21
SELF: Work on Inclusion/Awareness of
Repetition and Rhythm in Projects.
Class Fifteen, Thursday, March 24
Completion of Self Project and 500 word essay
inclusive of Design E & P/Personal Journey and
next steps to fulfilling combined projects.
Class Sixteen, Monday, March 28
SELF Critique and Presentations
Class Seventeen, Thursday, March 31
CHOSEN REALITY- PBS 3D Video.
Representation/Realization/Second Project.
Discussion of Design Elements and Principles
which have NOT been used in SELF, These
Elements may then create Balance, Variety, and
harmony within overall design. Also discussion
of other ECO material possibilities.
Class Eighteen, Monday, April 4
CHOSEN REALITY: Modeling development
Featuring Balance, Harmony and Unity.
Class Nineteen, Thursday, April 7
Houston Museum of Art Field trip: Focus:
Objects, Fields, Forms, Bases, Stands, Frames
and hanging Apparatus to insure Professional
Exhibition and enhance CHOSEN REALITY.
Class Twenty, Monday, April 11
Class Discussion and Group Presentations of
Museum Visit. Responsibility…Half: Modern
Collection…Half: European Collection
Class Twenty One, Thursday, April14 CHOSEN REALITY Work on Completion.
Class Twenty Two, Monday April 18
CHOSEN REALITYWork on Completion
Class Twenty ThreeThursday, April 21 Completion of CHOSEN REALITY and 500
word essay on the combination of Design
Elements and Principles within the two part
Project. Inclusion of the CHOSEN REALITY
and SELF project journey as well as a concise
inclusion of the Third Aspect of the Project
which is the Mode of Installation. This Part is
Essential to Professionalism and Grade.
Class Twenty Four, Monday, April 25 CRITIQUE and Groups formed for signs,
invitations, publicity, servers,
INSTALLATION , food, crew, posters,
invitations, photos, videos, facebook, etc.
Class Twenty Five, Thursday, April 28
Class Twenty Six, Monday, May 2
Class Twenty Seven, Thursday May 5
Class Twenty Eight, Monday, May 9
Class Twenty Nine, Thursday, May 12
THIRD PROJECT: Combining SELF and
CHOSEN REALITY into Exhibition Worthy
Art….Ready for Installation. Posts, Stands,
Bases, Frames, hanging appartatus
Finalized/Completed.
FINAL INSTALLATION: Lights, Touch UP,
Tables, Balloons, Fabric Covering,
Refreshments, Posters for Alief/HCC.
INSTALLATION/Exhibition, Mandatory
Participation Required for Class Grade!
Critique
ALL WORK TAKEN DOWN /AREA
CLEARED.
.
ADDENDUM:
No Cell Phones.
ONE PERSON AT A TIME IN STORAGE ROOM.
Each Student will be responsible for the storage-room…(rotation in alphabetical
order.) Your grade for that day will be based on your due diligence.
Each day the Storage Room MUST BE CLEAN, ORDERLY, TRASH REMOVED
AND SWEPT. If not, the person responsible for that day will have 20 POINTS
DEDUCTED FROM THEIR FINAL GRADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NO TALKING WHEN THE INSTRUCTOR IS SPEAKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BROWN PAPER MUST BE PLACED ON DESKS BEFORE WORKING!!!!!!
STUDENTS MUST REMAIN IN CLASS UNTIL INSTRUCTOR ALLOWS
EXIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DISRESPECT IN ANY FORM WILL BE PUNISHABLE BY REMOVAL FROM
CLASS….SHOULD THIS OCCUR TWICE, STUDENT WILL FAIL.
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE RULES.
GRADES:
Grades will be calculated based on three categories:
Participation: 25%
Final Project Including Both Projects and Installation 50%
Writing (1000 words divided into 2 assignments) 25%.
GRADES:
A= 100 - 90
B= 89 - 80
C= 79 - 75
D= 74 - 70
F= 69 - 0