College Of The Canyons Fall Semester 2011

ART-140 (83259) Beginning Design: Two Dimensional Media 

James F. Lorigan

Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00AM-11:05AM in room MENH-234

Units: 3.00 - UC:CSU, May Be Taken Once for Credit CAN ART 14

Studies elements and principles of design with special emphasis on structure, color, and 2-D composition through experimental media; provides basic fundamentals for 2-D oriented art courses.

    The class will consist of lecture, analysis and studio time. This course provides experience with materials and the processes involved in the basic approaches to 2D Design.  More specifically Art-140 is designed to encourage graphic creativity and professional skill in the development of design concepts. Emphasis is placed on the formal elements of art: line, shape, texture, value and color as well as understand the unifying principles of art: harmony, variety, balance, proportion, dominance, movement and economy.

   Attendance is extremely important, as much of your work will be completed in the lab during class time. Excessive tardiness and absences will reflect on the quality of your work and consequently negatively affect your final grade. I cannot assist you if you are not attending the class. You will be asked to produce numerous daily design exercises and at least 10 finished works during the term in which you will be able to demonstrate your design skills as well as your understanding of the basic principles of design. You will also be asked to develop and support their basic concepts as they pertain to image selection. The time spent in class on each project will vary. Near mid-term and near the final as part of the course, each student will be required to do two gallery/museum visits. We may have the opportunity to do this as a group. A one-page type written critique of the exhibition or the curator's thesis will be due after each visit. Or you may select an artist/designer to research. If you choose the research project you will be asked to deliver a brief oral report to the class. Note: If you need additional time to complete a project or report or if you require any special accommodations, please notify me in a timely manner so that I may assist you. Otherwise, you will be expected to adhere to the information included on this course syllabus.

Student learning outcomes for BEGINNING DESIGN IN 2D MEDIA   ART 140:

LAB:  1.Students will be able to develop and sustain a design from thumbnails, roughs, and mock-ups to finished composition while effectively integrate technique, craftsmanship and content in a design.

LECTURE:  2. Students will be able to analyze and make aesthetic judgments about their own work, the work of their peers and notable artists using correct terminology.

I hope you have an enjoyable and productive semester. Remember, I am here to

facilitate that. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. My studio phone number is 714-836-5410.  You may also contact me by e-mail: jameslorigan@sbcglobal.net or james.lorigan@canyons.edu. You will be able to find me on campus Mondays in room MENH-310 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30AM-11:05 in room MENH- 241 and from 11:15AM-12:15PM in MENH-310. On Mondays and Wednesdays I will be in MENH-301 from 11:15-2:20PM. My campus phone extension number is 3077.  My office is located in MENT-310. My office hours are from 11:15AM-12:15PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays and other times by appointment.

EVALUATION AND GRADING

Will be determined by:

1. Attendance. (The general rule: missing more times than the class meets in one week is considered excessive.)
2. Efficient use of class/lab time.
3. Proficiency of techniques.
4. Completion of assigned works on time.
5. Presentation and craftsmanship.
6. Class participation (critiques, shop set-up and clean-up).
7. Gallery/museum report will be evaluated on thoughtful, creative investment in content as well as proper, economical, academic writing skills in form.

I have an outline of what to look for and will be happy to help you edit your writing.

                                                                                                                Grading Rubric:

WEEKLY LAB AND CRITIQUE SCHEDULE FOR Spring 2011

This calendar is tentative and is subject to change with the needs of the class.

Monday 8/22/2011 we will begin with an introduction to the process of design. We will discuss student responsibilities including shop etiquette, art supplies that you will need for the course and deadlines for projects. And most importantly we will discuss the importance of good design and it’s impact upon our lives.

On Wednesday 8/24/2011 we will begin working with line as a design element.

Monday 8/29/2011 will be a line lab day developing line and pattern.

Wednesday 8/31/2011 we will develop value utilizing line and pattern.

Monday 9/5/2011 is a holiday.

On Wednesday 9/7/2011 we will explore line and volume using contour and cross-contour line.

Monday 9/12/2011 and Wednesday 9/14/2011 will be contour line lab days.

On Monday 9/19/2011 we will have a critique of your line projects including: Gesture line exercises

Line exercises: Continuous, Broken, Contour and Cross Contour.

Composition line projects: Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal, Hourglass and a combined composition.

 Wednesday 9/21/2011 will be a Perspective drawing lecture and lab day where we will discus ways of creating the illusion of depth.

On Monday 9/26/2011 will be a perspective drawing lab day.

Wednesday 9/28/2011 we will critique the perspective drawings and begin looking at shape, form and texture.

Monday 10/3/2011 and Wednesday 10/5/2011 will be a lab concerned with “shape, implied texture and pattern” lab focusing on formal organization, texture and an expansive design.

Monday 10/10/2011 will be a “shape, implied texture and pattern” lab.

 On Wednesday 10/12/2011 we will critique of your shape, implied texture and pattern projects.

I will also be collecting your midterm portfolios and your first of two gallery/museum reports.

On Monday 10/17/2011 and Wednesday 10/19/2011 we will discus various aspects of color theory. We will concentrate on: creating a color wheel then looking at primary, secondary, tertiary and complimentary colors. We will use this information for mixing neutral colors.

You will be asked to produce a series of six color projects that incorporate various color schemes:

1. Monochromatic. (One color)
2. Complimentary. (Color opposites)
3. Split complimentary. (Color opposites with a twist)
4. Triadic. (Equilateral position on the color wheel)
5.  Analogous. (Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel)
6. Tonality. (A color that influences all the colors used in a composition)

On Monday 10/24/2011 we will begin working with color tints and tones.

On Wednesday 10/26/2011,Monday 10/31/2011 and Wednesday 11/2/2011 will be a “color” lab days.

 Monday 11/7/2011 we will critique your six color scheme projects and I will introduce a new project that incorporates a wrap around design.

Wednesday 11/9/2011 and will be a wrap around design “color” lab day.

Monday 11/14/2011 we will critique the wrap around design assignment

On Wednesday11/16/2011 We will look at aspects of Parody and begin a parody project.

Monday 11/21/2011 will be a parody lab day.

Wednesday 11/23/2011 we will critique the Parody project and I will introduce the “Literary” book jacket project this will be the final project.

Monday 11/28/2011, Wednesday 11/30/2011 and 12/5/2011will be book jacket lab days.

Monday 12/5/2011 Turn in your revised portfolios if you wish a second assessment, sketchbook/design diary and your second gallery/museum report. I will also accept any late work at this time. No work other than the final project will be accepted for grading after this date!

The final critique is scheduled for 8:00AM-11:05AM in room MENH-234 on

 Wednesday December 7, 2011. I will also return your portfolios and sketchbook/design diary after the final critique.

MATERIALS LIST

1. Portfolio, Students are required to keep each completed assignment for their portfolio. Your portfolio is a critical tool in your evaluation, and the care in which you present your work will be an important factor. A three ring binder with plastic sleeves would be terrific.
2. Container for pencils, pens, etc
3. A small drawing pad 8”x10”, 11”x14” something in that range of white drawing paper suitable for pencil or ink.
4. X-acto knife
5. Black marker with small to medium tip for drawing (optional).
6. Crow quill penholder and nibs, (points).
7. Black & White acrylic, transparent watercolor or gouache paint (opaque watercolor).
8. Primary Red, Blue & Yellow gouache, transparent watercolor or acrylic paint. The primary colors are also referred to as cyan, magenta and lemon yellow.

I prefer to use gouache (opaque watercolor) for design projects.

9. Brushes for gouache, watercolor or acrylic paint. One flat ¾” and one pointed (round). Synthetic sable brushes work very well.

10. Plastic paint mixing tray
11. Container for water
12. Variety of drawing pencils for sketching.
13. Ruler, straight edge
14. Scissors.
15. Glue sticks.
16. Black India ink.
17. Sketchbook/design diary for ideas and comps.

PORTFOLIO AND PROJECT LIST

Gesture line exercises

Line exercises: Continuous, Broken, Contour and Cross Contour.

Composition line projects: Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal, Hourglass and a combined composition.

Color and Shape projects: Tints and Tones, Warm to Cool, Color wheel design, Monochromatic, Complimentary, Split complimentary, Analogous, Triadic and tonality color compositions.

Expansive shape, texture and pattern Design.

Wrap around continuous design project.

Parody project

Literary Design.

Gallery reports.

Sketchbook/design diary.

Sketchbook/Design diary

Your sketchbook is a tool for recording the things you see as well as the things you think about. It is a place for developing concepts and visual ideas.

It is a place for scribbling, doodling, visual experimentation and notes.                Your sketchbook is a place for, thumbnail sketches and design modifications. It is also a great place for written ideas. You can cut and paste images and text source material into your sketchbook from a variety of magazines, newspapers and web sites. A design diary specifically is the assembly of materials and thoughts that went into the creation of a particular artwork or artworks and can be included as part of a sketchbook. Revisiting a design diary or sketchbook can often inspire the creation of new work. Keep it with you and bring it to class. You never know when your musing will inspire you. The sketchbook is part of your portfolio and will be due before the final critique.