Art 101
Two-Dimensional Design and Color
San Diego State University
Fall 2014
Jun Kwon
Office Hours: Tue & Thur : 10:40 am - 11:30 am by appointment
Office : Room 304A E-mail: jkwon@mail.sdsu.edu
Course Description
This course is designed to help you understand basic concepts of design, develop your
powers of observation and improve your design ability. The course will focuses on
integrating the basic elements and principles involved in two dimensional design with the
conceptual and expressive issues of an individual’s creativity. Design will be explored as
a language to communicate and express idea.
Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes
1. Use and understand basic vocabulary of two dimensional design Projects will
demonstrates a basic understanding of the Elements of Design and Organizing
Principles.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the basic elements of a two
dimensional art include line, shape, value, texture, color and spatial illusion
3. Acquire the basic skills of painting, cutting, pasting, layout and mounting.
Critically analyze their own work, and the work of contemporary design artist.
4. Skillfully use a variety of artistic materials, techniques and tools, including pencils,
inks, paints, glues and cutting tools etc
5. Make individual and aesthetic decisions and judgments related to their own artwork
6. Discuss, critique and evaluate their own two dimensional compositions, as well as
those of their classmate.
7. Discuss and write a critical evaluation of two dimensional art, using the appropriate
vocabulary and terminology pertaining to the basic elements and organizing
principles of two dimensional art.
8. Examine, compare and analyze historical and contemporary examples of two
dimensional art within a global context.
9.
Independently produce individual visual compositions and problem solving projects
Grading Policy and Course Requirements
Grading for this course will consist of evaluating the student’s work, participation, and
progress. Work will be evaluated for quality- skill, creativity, craftsmanship and concept.
Progress relates to the student’s development and improvement during the semester.
Class critiques will take place throughout the semester. Participation in discussions and
critiques is required. Activities outside of class will include attending art related lectures,
viewing gallery and museum exhibitions, and keeping a sketchbook. At least five hours
per week will be required for assignments in addition to the time spent in class
Grading will be based on following
1. Project / Homework
You will be given an assignment, which is to worked on in class and at home and will be
critique at the due date of meeting ( see calendar ). Each assignment will be graded. The
overall total making up a portion will be your final grade. Any assignment turned in late
will be reduced the equivalent of one letter grade for each project late.
2. Grading rubric
Each assignment and exercise will have a rubric that is both a guide line for the student
and an aid to assessment for the instructor. Although the content will vary, the rubric will
be basically the same. The rubric has a set of objectives and then an associated set of
competencies.
Rubric example:
Subject Matter
novice
0-7pts
competent
7 to 7.9 pts
proficient
8 to 8.9 pts
mastery
9 to 10 pts
0-7pts
7 to 7.9 pts
8 to 8.9 pts
9 to
10 pts
0-7pts
7 to 7.9 pts
8 to 8.9 pts
9 to
10 pts
0-7pts
7 to 7.9 pts
8 to 8.9 pts
9 to
10 pts
0-7pts
7 to 7.9 pts
8 to 8.9 pts
9 to
10 pts
(20%)
Objectives and
Development
(20%)
Inquiry and research
(20%)
Professionalism and skill
level
(20%)
Participation and Effort
(20%)
The Criteria Defined
Subject matter
20% of overall grade
All required documentation ( visual explanation, Statements…etc.)
Comprehend subject. Contents.
Inquiry and Research
20% of overall grade
Based on how well you engaged the conceptual aspects of the project,
investigation and research invested in the project.
Objectives and Development
20% of overall grade
Based on how actively you worked on your design, engaged in an
iterative process and solved the problems objectives
Professionalism and Skill level
20% of overall grade
Based on how well you were able to execute your design. Attention to
detail and craft, will yield a higher mark for this criteria.
Participation and Effort
20% of overall grade
Based on attendance, engagement in class and work outside of class.
Participation and articulation in class critiques.
Assistance in clean up each class period, and overall contribution to the
success of the class.
Competencies defined
Novice
Incomplete, late or not meeting minimum expectations of the assignment.
Competent
Meets minimum expectations of the assignment or “C” range
Proficient
Praiseworthy, goes beyond minimum expectations of the assignment or “B” range
Mastery
Goes well beyond the expectations of the assignment.
Meets all requirements in an unexpected solution or “A” range
Each assignment will have letter grades. The assignment grade is computed by the
average of the letter grade multiplied by the percentage of the assignments.
Letter grade to number scale
A =4
B- = 2.7
A- = 3.7
C+ = 2.3
B+ = 3.3
C = 2.0
B = 3.0
C- = 1.7
D+ = 1.3
D = 1.0
D- = 0.7
F =0
3. Behavior Expectations
This is a studio class and active daily participation is essential.
Regardless of your skill level attendance is mandatory in order to complete this class.
If you are absent it will be your responsibility to find out from a classmate what
material was covered and have that assignment ready for the next meeting.
Attendance will be taken at that time. Tardiness will affect your participation for that
day.
On critique days, projects must be pinned up ready for review by 5 minutes after the
hour. Any late work will be excluded from the critique and receive the next lowest
grade.
Smart phones are encouraged for research , photography and applications. Chatting
and texting on the phone in class will not be tolerated.
Do not read any papers, magazines, review DVD’s, do other course homework
(including art). Laptops may be used when working on assignments, but not for
checking e-mail or web surfing. Any one intoxicated or under the influence, will be
asked to leave the class. Clean up will begin ten minutes prior.
You are expected to arrive in class on time with all the necessary materials for the
day’s project. Showing up to class without necessary material’s considered as an
absence. Most lectures, critiques, and demonstrations are usually done at the start of
class. Please be on time. Three tardies beyond 10 minutes will be considered the
equivalent of 1 absence.
* More than 2 unexcused absence will result in a lowering of the class participation.
Excused absences such as death in family, extreme illness, or court appearance please provide proof of these calamities.
* There will be 15 minute break during each classes, students can manage their own
break.
Extremely long breaks will be noticed, and marked down as a tardy.
4. Critique and Etiquette
Critiques are an important method of publicly analyzing various choices made in each
assignment. Critiques, either positive or negative, are essential to one’s growth in
visual, verbal communication. Participation, contributions are firmly required.
All students will participate in critiques. If you are late and a critique is in session,
your work is not eligible to be critiqued. PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB THE
CRITIQUE. The instructor will assign you a group to join, if you are late.
Follow these rules of etiquette:
_Turn off your phone and put away.
_Pay attention to your colleagues, do not engage in discussions that do not pertain to
the critique.
_Be honest and helpful, but do be critically objective about the work.
_If you are a “talker” let others get their ideas across.
_Encourage each other.
_Use the vocabulary from in class and the readings.
_Don’t say “I like it” or “I don’t like it”. That is subjective and not objectively critical.
5. Sketchbook / Journal
It is mandatory that you keep a sketchbook and bring it to every class ( separate with
other classes ). You will keep a journal of notes from class, progress of each class
project sketches and quotes from books, etc..., which will be turned in midterm and
final, This is very important practice to begin; make it a habit of carrying it with you.
Sketchbook / journal must include; at least 5 drawings/ entries are required per week
from outside of class project. ( each review will be equivalent as one project )
6. Written Assignment ( Gallery Review )
Visit a gallery or museum outside of the SDSU campus, and write a 1-2 page critical
analysis of the exhibition as a whole or pick one specific piece to discuss. Due date on
calendar. ( equivalent as one project )
7. Written Test
There will be a 2 written vocabulary test given during the semester to measure your
knowledge of the terms we have learned in class. See calendar for date. ( each test will
be equivalent as one project )
8. Contacting the instructor
You may contact the instructor at jkwon@mail.sdsu.edu I will respond to e-mails
between the hours of 8am-5pm. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Check blackboard for information before e-mailing me. Most questions are answered
by carefully reading black board announcements.
Acceptable e-mails:
- Notification to instructor of disability accommodation
- Notification to instructor of religious observance absence
- Notification of a problem on blackboard
- Request to make an appointment during office hours.
- Clarification of a notice on blackboard (after you have read the notice)
Unacceptable e-mails
- Requesting information about what you missed in class during your absence
- Review of projects via images
- Excuse of any kind
- Begging for more time on a project
- Request for grading clarification (review your grading rubric, if you still do not
understand make an appointment to meet me during office hrs.)
Required Materials
Sketchbook for journal ( wire bound, 9” x 12” or 8” x 10” , 100 sheets )
Strathmore wire bound 18” x 24” Drawing pad ( Strathmore 400 )
Vellum Bristol Board 14“ x 17“ ( pads)
Art supply carrying box ( tool box ok )
18” or 24” metal ruler
Templates ( combination : circle, triangle, square )
Alvin Cutting Mats ( 12” x 18” or bigger)
Drawing pencils : 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, Mechanical pencil ( 0.5 mm “Pental” preferred )
6” Staedler bow compass with extension rod as a set
Utility knife ( Olfa preferred ) Large and Small ( preferred / with blade stopper )
Sharp Scissors
Staedler Mars Plastic eraser ( large )
Rubber Cement pick
Rubber Cement 4 oz
Spray mount ( 3M #99 preferred )
Black construction paper, Canson preferred ( 10ea : do not buy all at once….buy one by
one as you need it)
Speedball nibs ( #512 and #513 EF or set )
Speedball penholder ( for #512 and #513EF nibs )
Black cat waterproof ink ( 3.oz)
Palette: Large ( or large white plexi-glass panel )
Color Wheel ( large )
Grey scale and value finder
Poster Color or Acrylic water base color 12 color set ( preferred Poster color: easy to
work with it )
Flat Brush :synthetic acrylic ( preferred ) : small, medium, large ( get good quality : easy
to work with it & last long )
Note: You may go through these supplies so be prepared to buy more if necessary as
the semester progress. These will be of minimal expense, and you will be given
advance notice in order to have them in class when needed.
Art supply store
Blick Art Materials : 4th floor of art Dept or 1844 India St, San Diego (Little Italy ) 619) 687-0050
Artist & Craftman Supply :1911 San Diego Ave, San Diego ( Mission Hill ) 619) 688-1911