DESIGN 1
ART 102
Tue-Thu: 12-2:50 in W405
Instructor: Thomas Everett Green
Instructor: Thomas Everett Green
Thomas.green@lwtech.edu
Cell: (615) 474-6511
(call or text)
Course
Description
This
course provides a foundation in the fundamentals of the elements of art and the
principles of design. Students will
engage in critical dialogue exploring the content and context of design
solutions in a sequence of hands-on exercises and digital projects. You’ll be
introduced to the concept of the picture plane, figure/ground relationships,
scale and proportion, pattern, value, color, shape, texture, line, and spatial
illusion.
In addition to introducing formal design strategies, the course
emphasizes content issues and the historical and cultural context in which
works of art are produced. Regular slide lectures and critiques are structured
informally to encourage dialogue and to provide you and your colleagues with an
opportunity to translate visual evidence into words.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: The
objective of the class is to develop perceptual and conceptual abilities in
such a way as to prepare the student for the more personal, creative endeavors
to come. 2-D Design is a base to build on and should give the
student experience, which will inform and influence all future studio
courses. After the class, the student will demonstrate the ability
to:
• explain the design process from problem
identification to deliverable
• identify the principles of design
• identify the elements of design
• demonstrate understanding of positive/negative
space, completion, closure,
and other
Gestalt-related principles
• effectively present and defend design during
project presentation
• contribute to a design in a team setting
• describe various design-related job titles and
roles, and the process of client
interaction
• use techniques to enhance creativity
• demonstrate ability to analyze the job market:
this course meets the
global
outcome of Critical Thinking
Course
Requirements/Method of Instruction
In
this class we will have demonstrations, lectures, discussions, critiques and
project workdays. A strong work ethic, class participation and problem solving
skills are key to developing successful work in a two-dimensional design
course.
Group
critiques are the foundation of this course. This is the time that
you will share your results with your peers and you will learn from each
other. All assignments must be critiqued. Critiques by
their nature are very personal. It is expected that students show respect
for the work that is being discussed.
You
are required to keep a sketchbook. You will be expected to take
notes on slide lectures and make use of those notes in solving the class
assignments. It should also be used in working out solutions to
problems, and to store assignment handouts and articles of general
interest.
You
will have both in-class and homework assignments. Students will be
required to keep a portfolio of all assigned work in this class. Do
not roll your work. Respect and protect your work if you expect
anyone else to do so. Portfolios will be graded at the midterm and
end of the term.
Attendance Policy:
There are no excused absences. Missed class
time cannot be "made up". Attendance will count as 200 points towards your final grade.
- Class meets from 12 to 2:50. Leaving
class constitutes an absence unless an arrangement has been made with
me. If you are having trouble with the course or have outside
problems, which are affecting your performance, please talk to me about it so
that we can work out a solution. Do not wait until it is too late. I will be
glad to help you.
- Excessive Tardiness not acceptable. Three late arrivals will
be counted as one absence.
- All students will work for the entire class
period. Excessive talking, walking about or leaving the room will be noted in
my grade book and counted against your final grade. Turn you cell phone off!
-
If you miss an assignment because of lateness or absence, get it from another
student. If you then have questions come and see me or email me.
CLASS
POLICY
1. The
cost of materials is not an excuse for incomplete assignments.
2. Disruptive
behavior will result in your being asked to leave class. This will
be counted as an absence.
3. I
will only discuss individual grades outside of class privately.
4.
I will explain all assignments and due dates in class. It is your
responsibility to take notes and remember information given.
5. Students
are encouraged to come for extra help or explanation about class work.
6. No
cell phones (including texting) during class. Researching through
the use of your cell/internet service is permissible, but not during lectures
or critique under any circumstance.
7. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated
in this classroom..... EVER!
Grading:
1.
Development of skills in perception and conception with sensitivity toward
original and expressive solutions to course problems
2.
Completion of all assigned course problems. Each problem will have a
specific due date, and late work will be penalized. Problems may be
reworked for a better grade if it is turned in to our shelf within two days of
the critique (by Wednesday for a Monday class or Friday for a Wednesday class).
This does not include work that is simply not turned in or is D or F
quality. Persons not handing in work on time will be penalized one
full grade. The work will be collected and graded as soon as
possible. It will sometimes be necessary for me to hold work for
exhibitions or photographing.
3. Professional
presentation and craft. Precision is extremely
important. Only tight and clean work is acceptable.
4. Participation
in critiques and discussions. Professional art students must develop
the ability to articulate their ideas.
GRADING
SCALE
A
– Superior
Studio:
Strong, exceeding requirements of instructor; project is completely and
creatively fulfilled; no significant problems
Initiative:
Contributions exceeds assignment, shows independent resourcefulness
Attitude: Positively
benefits the class
Cooperation:
Leading group activities, constant and spontaneous
Individual
Improvement: marked (takes risks in work)
B
– Above Average
Studio: accurate
and complete, meets all requirements; well done; some problems remain to be
solved
Initiative:
good when stimulated by some desirable achievement
Attitude: proper
and beneficial to group
Cooperation:
good in group work
Individual
Improvement: showing marks of progress and responding to stimulation
C
– Average
Studio:
Meets assignment requirements to the letter; generally successful; craft is
good
Initiative:
uncertain and apparent at times
Attitude:
generally neutral but not objectionable
Cooperation:
neither positive nor very effective and irregular
Individual
Improvement: very ordinary, definite marks lacking
D
– Poor, but passing
Studio:
Assignment not complete or with obvious technical and conceptual flaws
Initiative:
Lacking
Attitude: indifferent
Cooperation:
Just fair at times and lacking at other times.
Individual
Improvement: Not noticeable
F
– Failing
Work
is unsatisfactory and is unacceptable in technique or craft or concept (or any
combination of these)
GRADING SCALE
GPA
|
Points
|
GPA
|
Points
|
|
4.0
|
980-1000
|
2.3
|
730-739
|
|
3.9
|
960-979
|
2.2
|
720-729
|
|
3.8
|
940-959
|
2.1
|
710-719
|
|
3.7
|
920-939
|
2.0
|
700-709
|
|
3.6
|
900-919
|
1.9
|
690-699
|
|
3.5
|
880-899
|
1.8
|
680-689
|
|
3.4
|
860-879
|
1.7
|
670-679
|
|
3.3
|
840-859
|
1.6
|
660-669
|
|
3.2
|
820-839
|
1.5
|
650-659
|
|
3.1
|
810-819
|
1.4
|
640-649
|
|
3.0
|
800-809
|
1.3
|
630-369
|
|
2.9
|
790-799
|
1.2
|
620-629
|
|
2.8
|
780-789
|
1.1
|
610-619
|
|
2.7
|
770-779
|
1.0
|
600-609
|
|
2.6
|
760-769
|
0.9
|
590-599
|
|
2.5
|
750-759
|
0.8
|
580-589
|
|
2.4
|
740-749
|
0.7
|
570-579
|
|
569 and below = 0.0
|
Documentation Guidelines You are required to
keep a visual log of your work for this class. As mentioned before, you will be
assessed on how well you document your work as well as follow directions. You
will need to use a camera and not your phone to take your images. We will have
a demonstration that will go through this process.
-Photograph your work
when you finish each project -Take clear visible images
-Crop and center
images
-Label each image with assignment name.
-Make sure each image is
the same size.
-You will need to save your images in a folder labeled with your
name
-You will burn your folder onto a disk or jump drive
-You will turn in the
disk or jump drive at the end of the semester to be part of your final grade.
Sketchbook Guidelines
You are required to keep a sketchbook for this class. Think of
your sketchbook as a visual journal of your ideas, work, lecture notes and
artist research. Make your sketchbook your own!
Sketchbook should be 9x12 spiral with a heavier weight paper. Include
syllabus and any other handouts given in class
-Include sketches, notes and
other reference material for each project.
I will talk more about the sketchbook as class moves forward.
Suggested TEXT: Graphic Design
The New Basics, Ellen Lupton
and Jennifer Cole Phillips
Free online
with Seattle Library https://seattle.bibliocommons.com/item/show/3120131030_graphic_design
https://seattle.bibliocommons.com/item/show/3120131030_graphic_design
MATERIALS
Sketchbook (9” x 12” Strathmore or comparable)
Pencils, Drawing pencils (or pens or whatever you like to draw with)
Kneaded eraser
Cutting board (self healing)
X-acto or matte knife (with plenty of blades)
Rubber cement
2 each white and 2 black Mi Tienes sheets (19x25”)
Tablet of grayscale values (12x18)
and 2 Bristol Groundsheets (22x30)
These materials have been collated for you in a discount priced
“packet” available at Daniel Smith Art Supplies (about a mile from Campus.
YOU WILL ALSO NEED A THUMB DRIVE/FLASH DRIVE to save digital documentation and photoshop files.
Cost is around $ 45.00
YOU WILL ALSO NEED A THUMB DRIVE/FLASH DRIVE to save digital documentation and photoshop files.
Cost is around $ 45.00
As needed and optional materials: Project
materials and art supplies may be assigned on a weekly basis as require for the
weekly projects. Additional supplies and materials will be needed to produce
the final project. These materials are the responsibility of the student –the
school will not provide these.
A
bag or something to carry your materials in
Paper,
2 or 3 ply Bristol plate
or
vellum (22” x 30”), multimedia (22” x 30”)
Arches
Black (22” x 30”), Crescent,
And
other papers….as assignments request.
Color
materials; paper, pencils,
Camera/digital
camera (you do not have to own, but must have access to this)
NOTE: Please Start
Collecting magazines, colored papers, materials, patterned papers, and
materials that have textures, patterns or images you might want to use for
collage and texture projects.
We encourage the use of laptop computers,
tablets and other mobile devices in class if they are being used to view course
materials and / or project work . We do not tolerate the use of such devices
for other purposes that do not pertain to the course such as playing games, posting
on Facebook or other random activities. Such use will be considered disruptive
to the class and the device may be confiscated and / or the student can be
asked to leave the class.
Computer
Use:
We will be using computers in class for course
projects and at home for homework. Users are limited to applications listed on
screen menus. They are not allowed to play games, use chat rooms, or use e-mail
during class time unless part of instruction. They are not allowed to install
programs, alter system configurations, defaults, system settings, system files,
program files, data files, or change desktop configuration to school computers.
Academic Integrity:
Students are
expected to follow the college student conduct code, WAC 495D-120, which
prohibits cheating and plagiarism. See the Student Handbook for more details on
the code.
Online
Learning Tools:
We will be using Canvas for grading and
sharing documents and files.
Pleas make sure your account is set up and
ready for use by the end of first week of class.
Class/Lab Procedures and Activities
This course will make use of various
instructional and design technologies. The goal is two-fold: to maximize your
learning opportunity, and to familiarize you with technologies that are
simultaneously disrupting and advancing the design profession. Some activities
will be executed in a team setting. Be prepared to meet with your team and work
cooperatively. Be respectful of your classmates in the face-to-face and online
classroom environment. Grades will be recorded online in C. You are responsible
for checking them and alerting the instructor of any potential discrepancies. A
final grade of 2.0 in this course is required for the degree track. If you drop
this class, withdraw through Registration by the withdrawal deadline. If you do
not complete the class and fail to withdraw, you will receive a grade of 0.0.
Face-to-face class time will consist of
lecture, discussion, and group work. The online component may include reading,
research, and response to issues/topics raised. You will need to spend
additional time outside the course contact hours to complete class
requirements. Disruption to the learning environment will not be tolerated. No
ringing cell phones or text messaging during class. Online activities need to
appropriately relate to course outcomes. Cheating, plagiarism, theft, or
hurtful behavior toward others are grounds for discipline pursuant to College
rules. Submission of work that is not your own will result in failing the
class. Drinks are allowed in enclosed containers only. No food or drink at the
computers, please.
Safety
Rules
If coursework is inherently dangerous, safety
instructions and tests are required before any equipment may be used. Safety rules should be listed in the
syllabus or in an attachment to it. Safety rules must also be posted, and safety
tests taken by students must be kept until the students have completed or
otherwise left the program. Safety
content taught must also be listed in syllabus under Course Topics.
Equal Opportunity Information-Lake
Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity college and is
committed to principles of diversity.
The college accepts students without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability,
or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran.
Campus Security
Your safety and security are taken seriously at the college. The campus hires security personnel and
off-duty police officers. All incidents
of confirmed or suspected crimes
are reported. If you require assistance or would like to report an incident,
please dial 425-739-8224.
SUPPORT
SERVICES FOR LEARNINGDisability Services, West Building, W207
If you have a physical, psychological, medical,
or learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact the
Disability Support Services office. They will coordinate reasonable
accommodations for students with documented disabilities. All information and
documentation is confidential. DSS is located in W207 in person, by phone
425-739-8300, or by email dssinfo@lwtech.edu. For additional information please
refer to http://www.lwtech.edu/campus-life/disability-support/
Computer Lab - Hours are posted on
the entrance to the Library
Peer Tutoring - Peer tutoring is
available for students who are having difficulty in a class. If you would like
to request a tutor, please contact the coordinator in the Academic Skills
Center to obtain and complete the appropriate paperwork. If you have any
general questions about tutoring, please contact at tutor@lwtech.edu
Writing Center - Informational handouts,
special grammar practice software, and writing tutorials are available in the
Writing Center. There is no fee associated with the use of Writing Center
computers or printers. Hours vary by quarter and are posted on the entrance.
EMERGENCY
INFORMATION
· Evacuation
procedures—posted in each classroom
· School closures – Please
check http://www.lwtech.edu/about/campus-safety/safety/emergency/ in case of inclement weather
·
Campus Security Phone: 425-739-8224, Room E145
·
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING: In support of the college safety plan, the Behavioral Intervention
Team (BIT) uses collaboration, information collection, risk assessment, and
intervention to create a safe campus community.
Based upon reports of student behavior, the BIT plans preventive
strategies and interventions to assist students, faculty, and staff in
supporting students who may be at risk. Please use our online
reporting form to contact us.
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