COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
DIVISION OF FINE ARTS
COURSE SYLLABUS
Spring 2010
COURSE NUMBER:
ARTS 1311
COURSE TITLE:
2-D Design
SECTION: P02
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to two-dimensional visual organization dealing with basic elements and
principles of design. Exploration of black and white, color and a variety of media.
Prepares students for composition in painting, drawing, and other two-dimensional art
courses.
CREDIT HOURS:
PREREQUISITE:
3
None
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LAB HOURS: 4
CO-REQUISITE: None
College Repeat Policy: A student may repeat this course only once after receiving a
grade, including “W”.
COURSE DELIVERY METHOD: Lecture/Lab. The various teaching methods used
will be: lectures, slides, video, media presentations and field trips. Design problems will
be assigned which teach the language of visual communication and the design skills
needed by the artist. The student will solve the series of hands-on design problems with
the aid of the teacher. Demonstration of both technique and media will help each student
to accomplish the problem. Actual artworks will be presented as examples of possible
ways to solve the assignments. Group critiques will involve everyone in the critical
thinking that goes into solving design problems.
INSTRUCTOR’S INFORMATION:
Professor:
Carter Scaggs
Office Number:
A249
Office Hours:
MW 1:00-3:30 p.m. (SCC-A249)
TTH 4:00-4:30 p.m. (PRC-L131)
Contact Information: Phone: 972.881.5867, e-mail: cscaggs@collin.edu
Emergencies: Fine Arts Division Office: 972.881.5107
CLASS INFORMATION:
This class meets TTH 1:00-3:50 p.m. in Room L-131 at PRC.
TEXTBOOK:
Launching the Imagination: 2D Design. Stewart. McGraw-Hill, 2002
Design: Elements, Principles and Color Theory, Reece, 2009
Both texts are recommended.
SUPPLIES:
Listed on attached sheet. Asel’s Art Supply in Plano will offer an all-in-one kit at
a discount.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the elements and principles of design.
2. Demonstrate creative problem-solving skills.
3. Demonstrate the ability to execute two-dimensional design compositions.
4. Critically evaluate one’s own artwork and the work of others.
5. Translate an idea into two-dimensional form using identified cognitive and
technical skills.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Read all textbook assignments
2. Participate in individual and class critiques.
3. Complete all exercises and composition assignments.
4. Attend all scheduled classes.
5. Complete all tests.
6. Develop technical and artistic skills using a variety of two-dimensional media.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Each of the 12 class assignments will be graded and returned with an evaluation
sheet which points out strengths and weaknesses of the assignment. Assignments
will be critiqued individually and the class will participate in group critiques to
see how others solved the same design problems. At any time during the semester
an assignment may be re-submitted if it has been re-worked; if there is
improvement, the grade will be changed in the grade book. In this way the final
grade will reflect what has been actually learned during the semester.
ASSIGNMENT OF GRADES:
A = Successfully completed the assigned exercise or finished composition.
B = Completed the assignment, but lacking in some area such as compositional
balance , etc.
C = Completed the assignment, but lacking in several areas.
D = Unsuccessful in completing the project.
F = Failed to attempt the assignment.
The percentages used for determining the final grade are:
Project Avg.:
Written paper:
Final exam:
80 % (maximum 800 points)
10 % (maximum 100 points)
10 % (maximum 100 points)
Final grades will be computed using a 1000 pt. scale as follows:
A = 1000-900
B = 899-800
C = 799-700
D = 699-600
F = 599-0
NOTE: All unexcused late work will receive an automatic deduction of one letter grade.
Course work will not be accepted more than seven (7) calendar days after the original due
date. The successful completion of class work will be undermined by TARDIES and
ABSENCES.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance is mandatory because:
a. Observing the demonstrations is crucial to understanding the assignments.
b. Students who produce their art projects during scheduled classes have
the opportunity for individual help from the professor.
c. Working during scheduled classes provides the discipline needed to complete the
assignments on time.
d. Class attendance is directly correlated with successful achievement in college.
NOTE: More than 3 unexcused absences may result in a lower course grade. More than 6
unexcused absences will result in a performance grade of “F”. Please contact the
instructor within 24 hours of an unexcused absence to determine whether the absence is
excusable and if any missed assignment can be made up. Please contact the instructor in
advance if you know you will be absent at any time during the semester.
See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw.
Withdrawal procedure: If you are having trouble with this class or believe that you
must drop, please contact me. If you are unable to complete this course, it is your
responsibility to initiate the drop procedures. You must go to the Registrar’s Office and
complete the appropriate paperwork. If you stop attending and do not formally withdraw,
you will receive a final grade of “F”.
Attendance dates to remember:
MLK Holiday-Monday, January 18th (Campuses closed)
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW with a “W”-Friday, March 12th
Spring Break-Monday, March 15 – Sunday, March 21 (campuses closed)
FINAL EXAM DATE-Section P02: Tuesday, May 11, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS: please refer to the current Collin Student Handbook
ADA STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Collin County Community College to provide reasonable and
appropriate accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities. This
college will adhere to all applicable Federal, State laws, regulations and
guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to
afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact
the ACCESS Office (G-200) or 881-5898, (V/TDD-881-5950) in a timely manner
if he/she desires to arrange for accommodations.
ACADEMIC ETHICS:
The college may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of
scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to
statements, acts, or omissions related to application for enrollment, the ward of a
degree, and/or the submission of one’s own work of material that is not one’s
own. Scholastic dishonesty may involve one or more of the following acts:
cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and falsifying academic records.
Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized
manner during an examination, illicitly obtaining examination questions in
advanced, copying computer files, copying internet material, using someone
else’s work for assignments as if it were one’s own, or any other dishonest means
of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course.
Plagiarism is the use of an author’s words or ideas as if they were one’s own
without giving credit to the source, including, but not limited to, failure to
acknowledge a direct quotation.
Collusion is intentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in an act of
scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to, providing a paper or project to
another student; providing an inappropriate level of assistance; communicating
answers to a classmate during an examination; removing tests or answer sheets
from a test site, and allowing a classmate to copy answers.
TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR
Week:
1.
Introduction and beginning exercises.
2.
Line- character & types.
3.
Line-division of ground.
4.
Line- space & rhythm.
5.
Shape-character & types.
6.
Shape-division of the ground.
7.
Shape-figure/ground relationships.
8.
Shape and form (3-D).
9.
Spatial illusion devices. Written paper.
10.
Texture-character & types.
11.
Value patterns.
12.
Color-properties.
13.
Color-interaction.
14.
Color-interaction.
15.
Color schemes.
16.
FINAL EXAMS
SUPPLY LIST
BRUSHES
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1
1
Bamboo Brush #6, PAB 2150B-6
Flat White Sable 985-1/2", W/N 5464-113
Round White Sable 233-4, W/N 5423-004
PAPER
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Package Asst. Color Construction Paper 9x12
Package Gray Construction Paper 9x12
Drawing Pad 18 x 24 - 50 sheets, BEN 230-757
Package White Construction Paper 9 x 12, PAC P8709
Package Black Construction Paper 9 x 12, PAC P6309
PENS - PENCILS - ERASERS
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Drawing Pencil 3800-HB, FBR 09107
India Ink, FBR 44201
Magic Rub Eraser 1954, FBR 73201
Black Dual Brush Marker, TOM 56621
Sharpie markers (various sizes)
OTHER
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1
1
1
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Set of French Curves, C-T FC-4
Metal Cork backed Ruler 18", C-T MR-18
Rubber Cement Pickup, DBL-6
#11 Blades, X-A X211
#1 Knife , X-A X3601
Round Paint Palette w/Lid, RIC 400220
Rubber Cement 4 oz., UNI 138
OPTIONAL
1
1
1
Decorative Scissors
ArtBin Box for Materials
Alternate non-toxic glue