ARST11100-03_Fall15

8/18/2019 ARST11100-03_Fall15

1/7

2-D FoundationsFall 2015Course # ARST 11100- 03M/W 8:00- 10:45

Riley 301

Course Description and Objectives:

The fundamentals of two-dimensional design consist of the strategies and

tools an artist or designer uses to execute a composition on a flat picture plane.

In this course we will identify these design strategies, research the history of their

usage and recognize their contemporary applications (including their symbolic,

cultural and aesthetic influences). The objective is to understand the

advantages gained from these tools so that you may utilize them in our own art

not as a formula but as an aspect of your intuitive process. As artists and

designers, our intuition can be a tremendous ally, but conceiving of a strategy to

organize and execute our impulses can make a good work of art become great.

We will focus on the elements (space, line, value, texture, shape, form, color)

and principles (harmony, variety, balance, proportion, dominance, movement,

economy, unity) of design to understand how to make the most effective works

of art. The course will place a strong emphasis on understanding the power of

the art element- COLOR. We will learn what color is, theoretical approaches to

color interaction, how artist use it to control and engage the viewer, and how to

mix and master color in order to use it to full advantage in a composition. We will

explore drawing, painting, collage, mixed media and digital processes during

this course.

The objective of the course is that you demonstrate an advancedunderstanding of the fundamentals of design through the creative application in

each of the compositions completed for the course. In addition, I will expect you

to identify and strengthen your individual art/design statement and to example

your statement both visually and verbally. Through class discussion and critique,

you will also strengthen your ability to think critically about your work and the

work of your peers, and be able to speak clearly and confidently using accurate

art terminology and vocabulary.

Learning Outcomes:After completing this course, you will be able to:

•

Analyze works of art and design.• Enlarge and develop art vocabulary.

• Learn fundamentals of form, composition, and color.

• Recognize and discuss color properties (i.e., hue, value, intensity,

relationships, etc.) and the elements (space, line, value, texture, shape,

form, color) and principles (harmony, variety, balance, proportion,

dominance, movement, economy, unity) of design.

Prof. Emily BeckContact: 303 Riley Hall/[email protected] / 631-2977Office Hours: 2:00-4:00Monday or by appt.

8/18/2019 ARST11100-03_Fall15

2/7

8/18/2019 ARST11100-03_Fall15

3/7

Sketchbook/Journal and Research Assignments:I recommend that you use a sketchbook or journal for this course- you can

certainly use a sketchbook you’ve already started, or share with another course.

You could also make your own- or a use notebook or binder to store resources

for this course. For artists and designers- a sketchbook is a place to log ideas

(visual and written) as research for bigger projects. It can become a veryimportant part of your daily practice as an artist. This will be the place to keep

notes, thoughts, reflections, and vocabulary along side of sketches and

drawings. For each project, I will ask you to provide several thumbnail sketches

(small sketches that show multiple ideas or multiple versions of one idea), as well

as visual research of some sort, and written reflections of your creative process.

The contents of your sketchbook/notebook/journal will be graded throughout

the course.

Attendance: Attending class is crucial to your success. Instruction, demonstrations,

critiques, observation of others and class discussions all work together to

strengthen your reception of this course. You are a valuable member of this class

and the presence of each member will help us reach the objectives of the class

together. You are allowed 2 unexcused absences for the semester. Eachabsence beyond that will lower your grade by a letter grade. Three lates/earlydepartures will be equivalent to one absence. Critiques are required, posted andgraded. Absence on a critique day will result in a zero .

If you are unable to attend class due to properly authorized excused

absence (excused illness, school field trips, or excused sports-related activities)

you must submit the required documentation (official healthcare provider note

or school activity note) to me within one week after the excused absence.

Otherwise, the absence will be marked as unexcused.

No one may miss more than 6 classes for any reason. Over six absences results in

an automatic F, or the student must withdraw.

Grading:65% Portfolio/Research/Written Reflections

10% Written Responses to homework prompts (including responses to readings

and videos)

15% Written Response to Art Events (3 total- including the Snite)

10% Participation in Critiques

• For each assignment, I will be looking to see your understanding of the

objectives, your ability to think critically and creatively, and an outcome

that examples reflection, application, and perfect execution of yourresolution. All projects are due on the posted due date or critique date.

Late projects will be assessed at -10 point penalty, but will be accepted

up until the final day of classes.

• Late homework will only be accepted one class day after the due date

with a -10 point penalty. After one class day, the homework will not be

accepted. Additionally, written responses will be dropped 10 points if it is

handed in after the due date and 20 points if it is handed in more than 1

8/18/2019 ARST11100-03_Fall15

4/7

week after the due date (I will accept written responses up until the last

day of class).

** Expect to spend between 2-6 hours per week outside of class onhomework assignments, completion of projects and research.

Grading Standards:

A = Excellent: 100-90The objectives have been surpassed, and the solution is fully developed and

innovative beyond the requirements. Craftsmanship is exceptional and reflects

careful attention to detail and investment in presentation.

B = Good: 80-89The objectives have been exceeded, and the solution may be unique and

unusual. Craftsmanship is clean and attention to detail is apparent.

C = Average: 70-79The objectives have been solved, but the solution is obvious and lacking in

innovation. Craftsmanship is adequate but attention to detail is minimal.

D = Passing: 60-69The objectives have been solved poorly, and the solution shows lack of

understanding of the problems presented. Craftsmanship is sloppy.

F = Failing: below 59The objectives have been unaddressed, and the solution is incomplete.

Craftsmanship is ignored

Academic Honor Code:The graded work you do in this class must be your own.

Students are expected to be familiar with and adhere to the University’s

Academic Code of Honor . This includes policies and procedures that govern

copyright and plagiarism in all aspects of this course. For more information:

http://honorcode.nd.edu/

CLASS SCHEDULE: (Schedule subject to changes or adjustments)

Week 1:Wednesday- (8/26)

- Introduction to class, syllabus overview.

- Definitions of basic art terminology and the Elements of Art- Lecture and class

discussion.

- Introduction to first project- Manipulating the ELEMENTS of art (critique/due date 9/9)Homework: Read the Introduction and Chapter One (Basic Elements) in Launching the

Imagination

Week 2: Monday- (8/31)

- Research and work day- Manipulating the Elements- Demo Day- pen and ink, collage, and acrylic paint

* * TUESDAY 9/1- LAST DAY TO CHANGE CLASSESWednesday- (9/2)

- Work Day- Manipulating the Elements- small group discussions

- Brief introduction to 2nd project

Homework - Read Chapter 2 (The Element of Color) and take and print 2 digitalphotographs (specifications on project handout).

8/18/2019 ARST11100-03_Fall15

5/7


- Introduction to COLOR’s properties and theories. Lecture and class discussion.

- Full description of second project- COLOR transformations- using a digital photographthat is transformed with selected and symbolic color schemes (due date/critique 9/28)

Wednesday- (9/9)

- Introduction to Critique techniques using first project- Manipulating the Elements.- Demo Day- Color mixing, paint application and using Illustrator’s “Image Trace”

- Work Day- COLOR transformations.

Week 4:Monday- (9/14)

- Work Day- Color transformations. - Introduction to homework assignment- Digital Color

Wheel (using digital photographs and Photoshop) due 10/12.

- Demo on digitizing the color wheel using Photoshop (for DIGITAL COLOR WHEEL

Homework).

Homework - Read Chapter 5 (Problem Seeking and Problem Solving). Beginphotographing color samples for digital color wheel (due 10/12)

Wednesday- (9/16)

- Work Day- Color Transformations (printing in the digital print lab)

- Question/Answer on Digital Color Wheel


- Work Day- Color Transformations (printing in the digital print lab)

Wednesday- (9/23)

- Introduction to the Principles of Two-Dimensional Design- Lecture and discussion.

- Introduction to third project- ILLUSTRATIONS of the PRINCIPLES using the ELEMENTS.Focusing on one subject, concept or theme, filtered through the principles, using mixed

media, cut paper collage, or acrylic paint (due date/critique 10/12)

-Brainstorming and thumbnails for- Illustrations of the principles

Homework - Read Chapter 3 (principles of two-dimensional design)- Digital Color Wheel


- Critique Day- Color Transformations- Work Day- Illustrations of the principles

- Demo Day- Mixed media collage, Typography

Wednesday- (9/30)

-Work Day- Illustration of the principles- small group discussion

Homework- Read Chapter 7 (Developing Critical Thinking)- Digital Color Wheel


-Work Day- Illustrating the principles

Wednesday- (10/7)

- Final work day- Illustrating the principles.

- Introduction to fourth project- MEMORY meets RESEARCH “painting” (due 11/16)Homework- Read Chapter 8 (Constructing Meaning)-Brainstorming and researching memory - Digital Color Wheel

8/18/2019 ARST11100-03_Fall15

6/7


- Critique Day- Illustrating the principles.- Digital Color Wheels Due Today- Brainstorming, researching and sketching for memory painting.

Wednesday- (10/14)-Sharing of research/memories. Beginning to translate memories to images, elements

and compositions. Breaking the boundaries of cliché and creating thumbnail paintings.

- Field Trip to the Snite Museum of Art.

Homework - Write one-page reflection from the visit to Snite (specifics on Sakai) andsubmit response to Sakai by 10/28.

Week 9:NO Class- Mid-Term Break


- Introduction to fifth project- Illusion of MOTION/Motion project. Using motion to unveil a“story” of memory, time and space. You will create a 30 sec to 1 min moving image. We

will consider the Element and Principles with a strong emphasis on COLOR to “construct

meaning” or tell a story of your memory from project 4 (narrative or non-narrative)

through a moving image (due date/critique 11/30)

Wednesday- (10/28)

- Work day- MEMORY painting

- Work day- MOTION project- Brainstorming and storyboarding.

Homework- Watch 3 episodes of artist from the PBS series- ART 21, respond to prompts onSakai by 11/2. Storyboards for Motion project due 11/4.

*FRIDAY October 30- LAST DAY FOR COURSE DISCONTINUANCE

Week 11:

Monday- (11/2)- Work day- MOTION project and MEMORY PAINTING

- Demo Day- introduction to Adobe’s PREMEIR and AFTER EFFECTS

Wednesday- (11/4)

- Work day- Motion project and Memory painting

- Storyboards and sample components due for Motion Project

Homework- Stop Motion/Motion Video Response (due 11/11)


- Work day- Motion project and Memory painting

- Scanning and/or photographing components

Wednesday- (11/11)- Work day- Motion project and Memory paintings.

- Scanning and/or photographing components

- Small group critiques on paintings.

Homework- working on project 4 and 5


- Critique Day- Memory/Research paintings.

8/18/2019 ARST11100-03_Fall15

7/7

- Finishing touches on Animations- adding sound and credits.

Wednesday- (11/18)

- Work Day, Animations.

- Finishing touches on Animations- adding sound and credits.

Homework- Finishing Animations


- Introduction to final project- Reflection of ARTIST STATEMENT- Visual ECONOMY.Making a composition that is reflective of your statement, and considers the elements

and principles to complete a unified composition. You will have two sources of inspiration

to guide you- a color source and composition source. The media is open to pen and ink,

acrylic paint, collage, mixed media, digital media, or photography, but must include

some element of color. (due on EXAM DAY 12/14)

- Last day for animation trouble-shooting, exporting final movies

Homework - Read article on Artist Statements and Interview of artist and read artiststatements from the posted websites (all on Sakai). Write and submit response as

specified on Sakai by 11/30.

Wednesday- (11/25)

NO CLASS- Thanksgiving break


- Critique Day- Stop Motion/Motion Animations.- Work Day- Final Project, researching and brainstorming, meeting one-on-one

Wednesday- (12/2)

- Work Day- Final Project, researching and brainstorming

Homework- Begin draft of artist statement


- Work Day- Final ProjectWednesday- (12/9)

- Final Class Day- Work day for Final Project.

FINAL EXAM: MONDAY, December 14th 8:00-10:00 am**Attendance is required for final exam as you will present and critique the final projectfor a grade. Plan your travel accordingly.

Documents

ARST11100-03_Fall15