Two-Dimensional Design
CCBC Essex
Institute of Art, Design, and Interactive Media
ARTD 110 2D Design EE2
Friday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fall 2012
Art and Humanities Hall 230
Instructor: Mary Anne Arntzen
Office Hours: By Appointment
Email: Marntzen@ccbcmd.edu
Website: MaryAnneArt.wordpress.com
Course Description:
2D design provides the fundamentals of the formal elements of art, including line, shape, form, space,
value, texture, color and composition as they relate to a 2-dimensional page or screen, while providing an
introduction to the interpretation and successful use of design elements as a communication tool. This
course introduces the traditional and contemporary tools of design and prepares students for future
courses and careers in art and design.
MAJOR TOPICS
Line
Shape/Volume
Rhythm
Balance
Scale/Proportion
Texture
Illusion of space
Illusion of Motion
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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Define and identify basic design terms
Apply the stages of the design process to his/her approach to design problem solving
Use elements and principles of design in the production of images that convey the intended
message
Identify and produce value transitions and shape transitions from 2-D to 3-D illusion
Produce accidental textures and shapes, and employ them in construction of specific effects
Redesign a representational or realistic image by stylization and abstraction
Arrange dissimilar elements to create a sense of unity
Identify major styles of design and identify and use sources to further explore
Explore the use of icon, symbol, and sign
Identify and collect professional examples of concepts
Develop critical skills in evaluating the effectiveness of design, composition, and communication
Originate and maintain a portfolio
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance is mandatory. Two absences are excused. Three absences will result in your grade being
dropped one letter grade (A becomes B). Further absences will result in failure of the class.
Two late arrivals or early departures will be equal to one absence. If you arrive unprepared to work
(mentally or sans materials), you may be asked to leave and it will be counted as an absence.
If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to check in with me or another student about any missed
assignments, lectures, etc. I will review missed lectures and assignment details at my discretion.
GRADING POLICY:
Students will be graded on: in-class and out of class projects, including one oral presentation (60%);
collection of key term examples/sketchbooks (25%), and participation (15%).
A note on participation: Your participation grade is based on engagement in class assignments, lectures,
and slides, as well taking part in critiques, and in-class discussions. Use of cell phones in class or
unauthorized computer use (during lectures, critiques, or work time) will result in your participation grade
taking a nosedive.
Grades are based on: successful solution to the problem; craftsmanship, effort and inventiveness; and
proven understanding of concepts and skills discussed in class.
“A” work is completed on time, shows excellent craftsmanship, solves the problem of the assignment
creatively, and fully realizes the objective of the assignment.
“B” work is completed on time, shows very good craftsmanship, shows creativity in problem solving, and
successfully realizes the objective of the problem.
“C” work is completed on time, shows adequate craftsmanship, shows an uninspired solution to the
problem but meets the objective of the problem.
“D” work is completed, shows an incorrect solution to the problem, or does not correctly meet the
objective of the project.
“F” work does not complete the assignment
**Each assignment will receive feedback, either during critique or in writing.
All late work will receive a one-point grade reduction (A becomes a B). No feedback will be given for late
work.
Any assignment may be re-worked for a higher grade, provided it was initially turned in on-time. I will
collect re-worked assignments at the midterm and the final.**
GENERAL STATEMENTS REGARDING CCBC POLICIES
Policies follow those outlined by the Community College of Baltimore County. The following additional
policies are unique to this class:
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If you leave class early you forfeit the right to ask for help until the next session.
If you’re absent, it’s your responsibility to catch up.
I reserve the right to show what is on your screen at any time during class.
Respect your fellow students and the instructor; lack of proper respect will result in
dismissal.
5. You can email me work for review, but make sure it’s no larger than 1MB in size.
6. Don’t copy any other person’s work; if you do, you fail.
7. Back up your work; it’s your responsibility.
8. Use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right; it can be taken away at any time.
9. I reserve the right to show your work to others for academic purposes.
10. Missing over 3 classes WILL result in your failure of this course!
11. NO CELL PHONES (NO TEXTING) PERMITTED DURING CLASS
12. The instructor reserves the right to modify and/or change the course syllabus with
reasonable notification to students. You will be notified of any changes made and prepared
ahead of time for necessary adjustments.
ACADEMIC HONESTY and STUDENT CONDUCT
For full academic and coduct policy, visit the CCBC website. Students are expected to abide by the Code of
Conduct and Code of Academic Integrity set forth in the college catalog:
CCBC CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
For the College to make its maximum contribution as an institution of higher learning, the entire college
community must uphold high standards of integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior. In seeking the truth, in
learning to think critically, and in preparing for a life of constructive service, honesty is imperative. Each
student has a responsibility to submit work that is uniquely his or her own, or to provide clear and
complete acknowledgment of the use of work attributable to others. To these ends, the following actions
are expected of students:
*Complete all work without unauthorized assistance.
*Follow the professor’s instructions when completing all class assignments.
*Ask for clarification when instructions are unclear.
*Provide proper credit when quoting or paraphrasing.
*Submit only one’s own work.
Students who do not accept responsibility for the integrity of their own work will experience sanctions,
including a written reprimand, failure of the assignment, failure of the course, and/or dismissal from the
program. For repeat and extreme offenses, the College reserves the right to suspend or expel students.
Suspension and expulsion are actions taken only by the chief student development officer on campus, or a
designee.
Copying of work and claiming it as your own will not be tolerated. Any work that is found to be directly
copied (unless direct copying is explicitly part of an activity) will result in the offending student(s)
receiving an automatic grade of “F” on the offending material, completely forfeiting all participation
points, and further, college-related discipline (if deemed serious enough in nature).
Required Materials:
Sketchbook, 11”x14” (may be shared with another class)
11”x14” pad of Bristol Paper
HB pencils
Eraser and sharpener
x-acto knife and blade
several sheets of Black paper, at least 11”x14”
Rubber cement/artist quality glue stick
3 black artists’ pens in various sizes (micron
Sharpie Marker, fat tip
Metal Ruler
Tracing paper (may be shared with another student)
Thumb drive for computer assignments
Collage/Found materials (determined by student—Begin collecting NOW)
Portfolio to collect and preserve all assignments
Sketchbooks : KEY TERMS
Each week you will be responsible for key terms that are defined in class. Each student will be assigned
one or two key terms that they must find an example of for class the next week. You may collect these
key terms either in your sketchbook or in a digital powerpoint document. ( I will only accept one, you
cannot have examples in both formats).
Label each image with:
1.The date
2.The key term illustrated
3.The source (artist/designer, where you found it, or if you took the picture yourself---DO NOT USE
GOOGLE IMAGES)
4.Two-four sentences explaining what your key term means and why the image you chose is a good
example of that term.
Terms missing any of those four requirements WILL NOT BE COUNTED.
Additionally, you are expected to use your sketchbook to make preliminary sketches for all assignments.
These sketches will be counted as part of your sketchbook grade. Plan on bringing your sketchbook to
each class.
Calendar (subject to change according to the needs/interests of this class)
Week 1, 8/30 Introductions, review syllabus,
Elements of Design: LINE
Assignment: 200 Lines/Purchase Supplies
Week 2, 9/6 :Elements of Design: SHAPE
Principles of design: Unity, Balance, Symmetry
Assignment: Balancing Act
Week 3, 9/13: Elements of Design: SHAPE
Assignment: Positive/Negative Shapes
Week 4, 9/20:Principles of Design: Rhythm, Scale, Proportion, Emphasis
Assignment: Compositional studies
Week 5, 9/25: Elements of Design: VALUE:
Assignment: Compositional variations, Value Scales
Week 6, 10/4: Elements of Design: COLOR
Assigment: Color wheel, Expressive Color
Week 7, 10/11: Elements of Design: COLOR
Assignment: Color Schemes, Expressive Color
MIDTERM SKETCHBOOKS DUE
ANY Re-worked assignments due
Week 8, 10/18: Continuing Images, Movement, Storytelling
Assignment: Campfire Stories
Week 9, 10/25: Campfire Stories, Continued
Week 10, 11/1: Collage, A Natural HIstory
Assignment: Photoshop of Horrors
Week 11, 11/8: Elements of Design: TEXTURE
Assignment: Texture, Feels Like Home
Week 12, 11/15: ICON, SYMBOL, SIGN
Image+Text
Week13, 11/22 Individual Artist Presentations, Final Project Introduced
Week: 14 Thanksgiving, no class
Week 15, 12/6: Work day, Final Project
WEEK 16, 12/13
Last Day!
Portfolios/Sketchbooks returned