LOS ANGELES M ISSION COLLEGE - ARTS, MEDIA, & PERFORMANCE

ART 501 BEGINNING TWO-D IMENSIONAL DESIGN

SPRING 2021

COURSE DE SCRIPTION Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical influences related to two-dimensional art and composition, including the study of the basic principles and elements of line, shape, texture, value, color and spatial illusion. Development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations, studio projects, problem solving, and written assignments.

LAMC Student: Jose Lopez

STUDE NT LE ARNING OU TCOME S Analyze fundamental theoretical design concepts within the context of various cultures, historical periods and aesthetic sensibilities. Synthesize examination of contemporary trends, materials and approaches in two-dimensional art by exploring and manipulating two dimensional elements into a design. ASSOCIA TE DE GRE E APPLICABLE Local GE: C. Humanities, IGETC - 3A. Arts, CSU GE - C1. Arts

Art Majors: A.A. in Art; A.A. in Painting; A.A.T in Studio Art; A.A. in Art, Gallery and Museum Studies; A.A. in Multimedia, Graphic and Web Design Private Schools: By Portfolio CONTACT Professor: Deborah Paulsen, Vice Chair - Art, paulsedr@lamission.edu Office Hours: MTWTh 10am-11am via Zoom

TE ACH ING PH ILOSOPH Y

My classes are strongly grounded with lessons in art history, the elements and principles of design, technique, creative and conceptual methods of thinking. In-depth imaginative explorations of the subject are encouraged, so that students develop unique solutions that draw upon their strengths and expand their mode of thinking. Diversity is emphasized through the choice of artists and artworks that are represented in lectures. A culture of mutual respect, appreciation and camaraderie among the students is facilitated through dynamic critiques that focus on observation, articulation, encouragement and feedback for improvement. I regularly share opportunities with students that extend beyond the classroom and often writes letters of recommendation for students applying for scholarships or admissions to special programs. I will not discriminate against you for any reason, and that includes on the grounds of race/ethnicity, age, gender/gender identification, sexual orientation, disability or religion. I promote equity in my classes. I will listen to what you have to say and extend my thoughtful professional assistance to you. I believe in you and if you are committed to this course, then I only see your success.

LAMC Student: Maria Garcia Gudino

ON LE ARNING

Learning is a two-way street. As an educator it is my job to try to help you improve and grow. Sometimes you may feel uncomfortable or may not like a particular assignment, that is okay. I am exposing you to different ways of working on and thinking about art. Ask yourself these questions and statements when approaching and working on assignments:

1. Did I carefully review the lecture, support materials and directions provided before

starting the assignment?

2. Have I created a working space that is free of clutter, visual and audible distractions?

3. Have I set aside the appropriate amount of time to complete the task? Some

assignments can take 4 to 15 hours or more to complete. Try coming up with a schedule

and blocks of time that you can work on assignments free of distraction. Avoid starting

assignments a few hours before they are due.

4. What are the creative possibilities here? What might be an unexpected answer?

Consider multiple approaches and solutions before you start and along the way.

5. Have I given this assignment my complete attention and effort, or did I rush through and

do the minimum of what was expected? Did I invest the appropriate amount of time

and even take extra time to push myself to do more?

6. When completing assignments that are meant to be quick and expressive, did I try the

exercise multiple times and pick out the best one to present?

7. Is this the best design possible? Should I revise the layout and details, or try it again?

8. After I presented my work, did I consider the feedback from my peers and professors

seriously and offer a revision and/or bring the feedback forward into my next

assignment?

COURSE TOPICS AND OBJE CT IVE S

1. Topic - Fundamental theoretical concepts and terminology of the elements and principles of design and how they have been applied historically. Objective: Distinguish and relate the elements (line, shape, value, texture and color) and principles design (harmony, variety, balance, proportion, dominance, movement and economy) to perception and communication

within the context of art. 2. Topic - Line: Expressive, Descriptive, Directional, Implied. Objective: Analyze how artists use line to create different compositional attributes and how those attributes influence our perception. 3. Topic: Balance Symmetrical/Asymmetrical Negative/Positive space.

Objective: Analyze how artists use balance to influence perception.

4. Topic - Shape: Organic, Geometric, Negative/Positive Space.Objective: Evaluate how artists

use shape to create different compositional attributes and how those attributes influence perception. 5. Topic - Pattern: Repetition of Shape, Harmony and Movement, Ornamental Grammar. Objective - Examine how artists and architects use pattern to create visual interest. 6. Topic - Value: Gray Scale, Contrast. Paint Theory: Tints, Tones, Shades. Objective - Analyze how artists use value to create visual interest. 7. Topic - Historical use of Texture: Actual, Simulated and Invented. Objective - Examine and relate how artists use texture to create visual interest. 8. Topic - Color: Characteristics - Hue, Value and Intensity. Color Wheel, Color Harmonies. Optical Illusions. Objective - Analyze how artists use color to create visual interest, mood, and atmosphere. 9. Topic - Design within societies throughout time. How design influences modern and contemporary society. Objective - Examine how artists have used the principles of design to create not only visual interest, but also as a response to and influence of modern and contemporary society. 10. Topic - Exploring Art of Various Cultures. Museum Visit. Objective - Analyze the work from selected cultures through research and a visit to a museum. Articulate the elements and principles of design through the examination of works of art from various cultures. 11. Topic – Critique

Objective - Evaluate and give aesthetic responses to the work of peer class projects.

COURSE POLICIE S

Canvas This course is fully on-line and all of our interactions will occur in Canvas. Lectures, assignments, announcements, image and assignment uploads, email and grades are all through Canvas. Installing the Canvas Application on your phone is highly recommended. Login to Canvas via SIS or https://ilearn.laccd.edu. More information on how to submit assignments in Canvas. Please expect frequent communication and feedback from me via private message, announcements, assignment feedback, and discussion forums.

Student-to-Student Interaction: Students will interact on discussion boards often. I will monitor the discussion boards and give you feedback on your participation. Ultimately, we will regularly and substantively interact with each other many times each week, throughout the term. Your role will be to check your grades, messages, announcements, and interact with me and your peers in the discussions. In order to be successful in this course, I encourage you to become actively engaged and communicate often. This is a learning community, and we are here to learn from each other.

Each member is a valuable asset who brings something to the class. Please keep these guidelines when interacting with your peers:

Be Respectful a. Appreciate that the students in this class are diverse and bring rich cultures and

viewpoints. There is no right or wrong in an opinion, just a different point of view.

b. Look for opportunities to collaborate with others/share your ideas and resources. c. Body language and facial expressions are absent from online communication, so we must

be extra careful and thoughtful with our words.

d. Do not use all CAPS, it is commonly considered to be shouting.

Use Appropriate Language a. Take your time to respond thoughtfully and review what you have written before sending.

b. Always use proper grammar and punctuation. c. Spell out acronyms the first time they are used, for example: Los Angeles Mission College

(LAMC). d. Avoid language that could be misunderstood such as sarcasm or slang. Profanity will not be tolerated.

Respect Others Privacy a. All of the dialogue and creation that occurs in this class is private and should not be

shared outside of class. b. I will ask students if it is okay to share their work outside of class as a teaching tool for future classes or promotional material for the department. Student work is sometimes

posted on social media and there may be exhibition opportunities. c. Keep it professional. Yes, you can make friends in class, but be sure to respect that everyone has a private life that is not part of the course.

Deadlines/Grades a. If you encounter a time conflict and are unable to complete your work by the deadline, please let me know ahead of time. I will accept late work, a penalty of 1% per day will be

deducted. Work cannot be accepted after the end of the semester.

b. If you do not understand a grade, it is okay to ask for more detail.

c. You may always resubmit a project before the end of the term with improvements for a grade revision.

Student-to-Professor Interaction

1) I prefer to be addressed as: “Professor,” “Professor Paulsen,” “Ms. Paulsen,” or “Deborah.” I prefer not to be addressed as: “miss” or “teacher.” 2) Questions: Review all course materials directions carefully, then ask questions. Please write me in Canvas Conversations/Inbox, rather than direct email. 3. I will take the time to give personal feedback on all of your assignments. Please be sure to go into your Canvas account and turn on Notifications for Course Content, Announcements, Grading, Submissions Comments, Discussions, and Conversation Messages. I suggest that you include email and push notifications. If you turn on too many you can always go back in and turn them back off. I do expect that you are reading/listening and considering the feedback that I give. If I ask a question or raise a concern, I expect a response. You may consider revising assignments for a better grade if you wish.

FACULTY ETH ICS Please find the Los Angeles Mission College Catalog: Faculty Ethic’s Statement on page 10.

ACADE MIC HONE STY Make sure all work is completed solely by you, this includes artwork. You are in this course to learn and if someone else is completing to your work then you will not be benefiting from the instruction. Google has an image finder and I use it to find images that may have been pulled off of the internet.

The Los Angeles Mission College Catalog on page 54 defines Academic Dishonesty as:

“Violations of Academic Integrity include but are not limited to the following actions: cheating on an exam, plagiarism, working together on an assignment, paper or project when the instructor has specifically stated students should not do so, submitted the same term paper to more than one instructor, or allowing another individual to assume one’s identity for the purpose of enhancing

one’s grade.”

Please follow these guidelines:

1) Write your own papers and design your own designs. a. Written assignments must acknowledge sources by using paraphrasing or quotations and citations. b. All submitted images need be accompanied with a 3” x 5” notecard, or a 3” x 3” sticky note with your name and date printed on it and placed next to, but not on top of the artwork. The card serves two purposes, which is to validate the work and establish the scale. c. All artworks must be consistent in style and quality. Each student has a unique way of making marks, when that style or quality suddenly changes it may be evident that the same person did not complete the work. It is not too hard for me to find images that have been downloaded from the internet. d. Do not Photoshop or electronically alter your artwork. You may adjust the brightness or tone if the photo came out dark. I prefer that you do not crop your artwork. Some assignments may be completed digitally.

2) I reserve the right to determine if cheating or plagiarism has occurred. Depending on

the severity of the instance you may receive an “F” on the assignment, which could result in failing the course.

LAMC guidelines and polices will be followed.

Please find in the Los Angeles Mission College Catalog:

a. Student Code of Conduct

b. Standards of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Action

c. Suspected plagiarism will be reported to my supervising dean.

d. Multiple incidents could lead to disciplinary action through the process described in

the Los Angeles Mission Catalog

ATTE NDAN CE Students who have pre-registered for a class and who do not login and complete the first week assignments on-time forfeit their place in the class and will be excluded. Students are expected to remain active in all classes for which he or she is registered. A student absent/inactive from classes for emergency reasons must inform the instructor of the reason for the absence/inactivity. Whenever absences “in hours” exceed the number of hours the class meets per week, the student may be excluded from the class by the instructor. This means if you are inactive for more than a week, you may be excluded. I typically check in with students who are missing a few assignments and not participating. If I do not hear back from the student within one week, then I will go ahead and process the exclusion if the last day to drop with a W has not passed. It is the student’s responsibility to

officially drop any class he/she does not continue to attend.

F INAL Please communicate if you have a conflict with the final. A student who does not does not turn in the final assignment and does not qualify for an “Incomplete” will be assigned the grade of “F” for the final. This grade will be averaged in to determine the course grade.

TUTORING AN D/OR ACADE MI C SUPPORT SE RVICE S

Tutoring in the Learning Resource Center Provides drop-in discipline specific tutoring. Text a question: (714) 907-1304

Net-Tutor Provides online discipline specific tutoring via Canvas.

Student Success Center The Student Success Center serves as a liaison to various departments and programs for current and prospective students. Student Success Center staff are available to help students apply for admission, register for classes, reset their SIS passwords, navigate the SIS student homepage, access college resources, navigate the campus, and connect with LAMC. Located in the lower level of the Campus Center. Call (818) 364-7700 or email ssc@lamission.edu.

Student Success I understand that students have different learning modalities. I strive to present the material through a variety of different methods, including lecture, visual aids and video. Although creating artworks is the main method of evaluation, I also include other methods such as participation in discussions and critiques, quizzes, and a short two-page paper. I have worked to ensure that my course is accessible to students with disabilities. If you find something which is not in compliance with the American Disabilities Act, please let me know and I will remedy the issue. Disabled Student Services & Programs

Los Angeles Mission College's Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS) is committed to

Developing Strategies that Promote Success for students with disabilities. Students with disability related educational limitations receive accommodation and educational planning to ensure that they have equal opportunity for access to, and full participation in, the curricular and related activities of the College. Modifications, special assistance or accommodations can only be made with proper documentation and coordination with DSP&S. If you are a disabled student and need a modification, special assistance or accommodation in-order to participate in this class, please me alert promptly and contact the DSP&S office. Located in the Instructional Building, Main Level. Contact: Adrian Gonzalez at gonzala@laccd.edu or (818) 364-7732.

Student Health Center As a student, not only do you have the pressure of succeeding in school, you may also be contending with work, financial issues, relationships, managing time effectively, getting enough sleep, etc. The staff and faculty of Los Angeles Mission College are here to provide support that will help you to be successful in your academic pursuits. Learn more about the broad range of confidential student services offered on campus, including counseling and mental health services, visiting the Student Health Center (SHC), currently relocated to the San Fernando Health Center facility at 1600 San Fernando Road, San

Fernando. Care Solace is an online resource with a live 24/7 concierge meant to assist individuals in finding local mental health related programs and counseling services. Care Solace's web-based system works as a tool for students to connect with community-based mental healthcare resources and providers. The proprietary care navigation system taps into a vast database of mental healthcare resources to find carefully vetted local therapists and programs in minutes. Students may access Care Solace services in two ways: Call (888) 515-0595 Representatives are standing by to take your call or email 24/7. Additionally, I also encourage you to enter the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number (1-

800-273-8255) into your cell phone in case you or someone you know is in distress.

Library

The mission of LAMC Library is to provide our students, staff and faculty access to organized collections and information, to support instruction, and in collaboration with other academic programs, to encourage and facilitate information competency and critical thinking skills in all

students. Located: LRC, Upper Floor.Reference Desk: 818 639-2221. Email: library@laccd.com

Counseling In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the best interest of our students, staff and counseling faculty, the General Counseling Department is now offering counseling services online, via phone, or email during this time. Located in the Instructional Building, Main Floor. Please call (818) 364 7655 or (818) 364 7656. Please leave a voicemail.

Information Technology

Information Technology is responsible for all network computing, web technology, audio/videos, telecommunication services and equipment for students, staff and faculty. Located: Lower Level, Learning Resource Center. Contact: (818) 364-7606 or

missinit@lamission.edu

Mission Online Help As you begin to explore online learning, the Learning Resource Center would like to provide some advice and resources to help you get started! 24/7 Canvas Help: (844) 303 5593. To access help, you will start by clicking Help (the question mark icon toward the bottom in the left-hand global links) This will take you to a page where you will see the following for each college (select your M AI N campus): A link to IT Help & Support A link to Registration & Enrollment Support A link to Canvas Help The Canvas Help link will take you to a page where you can: Search in the Canvas area for questions related to using Canvas (ex: How do I submit an assignment?) Search in your college area for other questions (ex: How do I add myself to waitlist for a class?) If you still can't find the answer you need, there will also be a link to start an online chat with Canvas Support! Zoom Support: zoomsupport@laccd.edu SIS Password Reset (818) 364-7700 Canvas Status https://status.instructure.com Vericite Status: https://status.vericite.com

SUBMISSION RE QUIRE ME NTS

This class meets for lecture 2.2 hours and lab. 2.2 hours and per week. There is also a homework component of up to 5 hours per week. Lectures include reading, watching videos, quizzes, and participation in discussions. Lab. includes creating designs. Homework includes finishing and revising designs and writing a paper. Although some assignments may be submitted as digital designs, this is an art class and art supplies are required for most assignments. All of the paint colors as listed in the supply list will

be required in order to mix the color wheel.

All work may be revised and resubmitted before the end of the term. Late assignments will be accepted with a deduction of 1% per day late. Work will not be accepted after the end of the term. Project progress posts and critiques cannot be made up. Pace yourself accordingly with reading about the topic, viewing videos, and creating the designs. Many of the assignments are in two steps, so that I can give you feedback along the way. Submission Requirements: Take a photo of your design, which will include a 3” x 5” or 3” x 3” sticky note placed next to, but not on top of the design. Photos need to be well lit with no shadows, and be square to the frame, rather than at an angle. If you have a question and want feedback before you finish, you can upload your partially finished design early and write a note or question in the submission comment box.

BAS IC CALE NDAR : LE CTURE AND STUD IO ACTIV ITY (SU BJE CT TO CH ANGE S )

FE BRU ARY 8TH - JUNE 7TH

Week of February 8th (February 12th President’s Day - Holiday) Orientation and Welcome Syllabus and Art Supplies - Quiz (10 points) Introductions on Discussion Board (10 points) Elements and Principles of Art - Quiz (15 points) Abstraction in Four Steps - (15 points)

LAMC Student - Vicki Rodriquez

Week of February 15th (February 15th President’s Day - Holiday) Critique (10 points) Plan Expressive Line (10 points) Expressive Line (20 points)

LAMC Student - Vicki Rodriquez

Week of February 22nd Critique (10 points) Plan Notan Balance (10 points) Notan Balance (20 points)

LAMC Student – Jose Lopez

Week of March 1st Critique (10 points) Plan Notan: Negative Shape with Positive Reversals (10 points) Notan: Negative Shape with Positive Reversals (20 points)

LAMC Student - Vicki Rodriguez

Week of March 8th Critique (10 points) Plan Pattern: Ornamental Grammar, Tessellation (10 points) Pattern: Ornamental Grammar, Tessellation (25 points)

LAMC Student – Jessica Torres

Week of March 15th Art Review (25 points + extra credit opportunity) Post Your Progress (5 points) Week of March 22nd Critique (10 points)

Plan Architectural Value Study (10 points)

Architectural Value Study (25 points)

LAMC Student - Jessica Torres

Week of March 29th (March 31st - Cesar Chavez Day - Holiday) Critique (10 points) How Artists Use Color - Quiz (15 points) Plan Color Wheel Design (10 points) Color Wheel Design (25 points)

LAMC Student - Hector Casillas

Week of April 5-9th Spring Break Week of April 12th Critique (10 points) Texture Collage Part I (10 points)

LAMC Student – Marlon Meja

Week of April 19th Post Your Progress (5 points) Ways to Create Texture - Quiz (10 points) Texture Collage Part II (25 points)

LAMC Student - Vicki Rodriguez

Week of April 26th Critique (10 points) Plan Transformation (10 points) Transformation (35 points)

LAMC Student - Jessica Torres

Week of May 3rd Post Your Progress (5 points) Week of May 10th Post Your Progress (5 points) Week of May 17th Critique (10 points) Plan Surrealism - Interrelationship of Form, Scale and Proportion (10 points) Surrealism - Interrelationship of Form, Scale and Proportion (30 points)

LAMC Student – Anthony Inofuentes

Week of May 24th Post Your Progress (5 points) Week of May 31st - June 7th (May 31st is Memorial Day - Holiday) Final Critique (10 points) Exit Survey

COURSE GRADING CRITE RIA & SYSTE M

4 Quizzes = 50 points

Design Assignments: 330 points

Art Review Paper: 25 points Introductions/Progress Posts/Critiques: 140 Total: 545 There will be one or more extra credit opportunities available. Late assignments receive 1% deduction per day late. Posts on discussion boards cannot be made up. Scale: A = 90% - 100% (491-545)B = 80% - 89% (436-490)C = 70% - 79% (382-435)

D = 69% - 60% (327- 381)F = 0% 59% (0-326)

Adjustments may be needed see canvas for actual percentage.

RE QUIRE D ART SUPPL IE S/BOOK

Please do your best to get the book and required art supplies. Apply for financial aid through the college ahead of time if necessary. You can try to substitute or get by without some of the supplies, but the learning outcomes may not be satisfactory. For example, if you use inexpensive craft paints that do not match the colors that I have listed it will be difficult to match the colors on the color wheel. Many of the assignments cannot be accepted without the correct supplies since the learning objectives will not be met. I outlined everything week-by-week, please try to plan ahead. If you order supplies from online stores like Blick, it can take two or more weeks to receive the supplies. You do not have to get the exact brands that I have suggested, but hopefully you can find equivalent quality products. Check with me if you are not sure. Some of the assignments near the end of the semester may be completed electronically if you are more comfortable working with digital programs.

Required Book by Week 3Notan: The Dark-Light Principle of Design (Dover Art Instruction) Paperback by Dorr Bothwell ($9.99) Week #1

Sketch Book: 9” x 12” ($5.06)

Color Pencils: 12-24 pack ($11.24)

Drawing Pencils: 2H, HB, 4B ($1.50 each)

Pencil Sharpener with shaving catcher ($2.95) White Eraser ($4.86) 3” x 5” Index Cards or 3” x 3” Sticky Notes

Week #2

1 once black waterproof ink ($4.30)

Bamboo Brush: medium/large ($6.14)

Small plastic (food) containers with lids Medium plastic (food) container for water

Scissors ($5.68)

X-acto knife set ($7.74)

Glue stick ($1.05)

24” Metal ruler ($7.51)

18” x 24” Watercolor Pad ($15.83)Large piece of cardboard for cutting pad

Week #3

3-5 Sheets Black Construction Paper ($2.26)

1” Drafting Tape: 3M, Blue Painters or Green FrogTape ($9.51)

Week #5

Tracing paper pad (9” x 12”) Black or colored felt tip, or painted with black/white and other colors, see paint and brush list

for week #7.

Week #7

White Synthetic brushes, Round 0, Round 2, Round 6, and Angle Shader 3/4' ($8.04) Scholastic Golden Taklon Brush - Round, Long Handle, Size 12 ($6.99)

Plastic Storage Container Pack - 3/4 oz, Clear, Removable Lid, Pkg of 8 ($3.89) Blick Painting Knife - 3'', Flat ($3.48) Artist’s Color Wheel, 9 1/4 inch ($5.65) Mars Black, 4 oz tube ($4.08) Titanium White, 8 oz tube ($6.62) Two adjacent colors from week #8

Week #8

Cadmium Yellow Light Hue, 4 oz tube ($4.08)Other brands Hansa Yellow Light

Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue, 4 oz tube ($4.08)

Cadmium Red Medium Hue, 4 oz tube ($4.08)

Quinacridone Magenta, 4 oz tube ($4.08)

Phthalo Blue, 4 oz tube ($4.08) Cobalt Blue Hue, 4 oz tube ($4.08) Week #11

Acrylic Medium - Matte or Gloss, 4 oz ($6.92) Cheese Cloth ($4.29) and/or other textured fabrics/papers.

Save your meshed food bags and cardboard boxes.

Blick Total: $156.06 + Tax = $169.78

WH E RE TO SH OP

LAMC Eagles’ Landing Student Store – Sylmar (curbside service)

Blick Art Store - Pasadena, www.dickblick.com

Blue Rooster - Los Angeles www.bluerooster.com

Gregory Daniels Fine Arts, Sun Valley

Michaels - Granada Hills, Burbank

Hobby Lobby - Burbank, Santa Clarita

Jerry’s Artarama - www.jerrysartarama.com

Nova Color - Culver City

HOLIDAYS – NO CLASS

February 12th - President’s Day February 15th - President’s Day March 31st - Cesar Chavez Day April 3rd - April 9th Spring Break May 31st - Memorial Day