ART110 Syllabus

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Santa Ana College Department of Art

ART 110 Basic Design #48810

Meeting Days: 10:00-1:05 T, TH  02/05/18 - 06/03/18  Room #C208

Instructor: Darren Hostetter

hostetter_darren@sac.edu

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the concepts and techniques of visual perception and invention.  Design elements will be used to create two-dimensional images of things both seen and imagined.   An understanding and analysis of the formal principles and elements of design, the acquisition of technical skills, and the development of a personal creative vision will be equally emphasized within the context of the class.  This is a three-unit course with extensive hands-on experience in class supplemented by lectures and demonstrations covering concepts, methods, and materials. (CSU) (UC) (Degree Credit)

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

SLO-1 Students create original two-dimensional projects that apply an understanding of the principles and elements of design. Student work will be assessed against a department standard

 

SLO-2 Students will be able to formulate original ideas and concepts as well as incorporate those of others into a uniquely personal two-dimensional design expression.(Active)

Student’s work will be collected in a portfolio and assessed by using a 4 step rubric based on a department standard

 

SLO-3 Students will create a continuous pattern using computer design applications

Student’s work will be assessed by using a 4 step rubric based on a  department standard

 

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course students will be able to conceptualize, visualize, and actualize

a unified visual (2-d) design with a clear understanding of:

A. The design elements (line, shape, texture, value, space, and color)

B. The design principles (unity/variety, balance, emphasis/focal point)

C. The design devices (size, placement, and rhythm)

D. Increased understanding of art/design history and an appreciation of art/design of

the present.

E. Familiarity with and sensitivity to the advantages and limitations of the basic methods,

materials, and techniques of 2-d design

F. The confidence to utilize the tools acquired to create innovative solutions to challenging

problems

G. The ability to bring a clear verbal analysis to work presented in the class within the

context of a class critique

 

Instructional Methodologies

•Demonstrations

•Lecture and critique

•Individual assistance and review of work in progress

•Developing problem solving techniques

•Providing and encouraging access to visual/media resources

•Encouraging visits to art galleries and

museums

 

Methods of Evaluation

•Cooperation within a group and contributions to the class

•Consistency of effort

•Semester projects are evaluated according to specific goals of each project

•Knowledge and verbal use of basic drawing terminology

•Technical development and growth

•Creative and imaginative growth as well as development of creative problem solving skills.

•Use of the fundamentals and principles of observational drawing within the discipline

•Sketchbook

Sketchbook (8x11" hardcover sketchbook)

•Each student will be expected to keep a class notebook that records the following:

•Notes based on class lectures, presentations & demonstrations, discussions, as well as group and 

•Individual critiques

•Questions in response to critical readings

•Notes on your creative research

•Preliminary design project sketches

•Notes and sketches in response to class projects.

These sketchbooks will be checked by the instructor on a regular basis and should be brought to each class. 

 

Group Critiques

Students will be required to prepare for and participate in-group critiques.  The purpose of these critiques is to share information and points of view.   It is an act of generosity when one responds professionally to the work of ones colleagues, bringing ones understanding and appreciation of form and content and craftsmanship to the work presented to the class - and within the context of each individual's personal development.

 

Grading Policy

In Class projects and homework…..60%

Midterm & Final Project...…………..10 % each

Sketchbooks.................……………..05%

In-Class participation…………………15%

A=100% –90%

B=89% –79%

C=79% –69% etc.

 

All of the assignments are expected to be completed to the best of the student's abilities before they are submitted for evaluation.  Late homework and in-class assignments will be accepted the following session after the due date, however the late assignment will automatically be lowered one letter grade. * After that late work will not be accepted.

*So for example if the grade you would have earned, if it were on time was a ‘B’ then the grade being late, would be reduced to a ‘C’ this doesn’t presuppose that the grade you start with is an ‘A’

Each project will be graded upon completion.  After the work is turned in on time, graded and returned by the instructor students will have one week to make final changes should she or he choose; at that point the work will be reconsidered for evaluation. Late work cannot be reworked or reevaluated.

 

Class Participation

• Excellent attendance and promptness

•Always prepared for class

• Strong work ethic

•an eagerness to contribute to class critiques and discussions,

•A high level of professionalism and maturity in how you conduct   yourself in the class and working with groups

• Positive attitude

 

Not only are students expected to attend class, they are also expected to actively participate.  This means bringing required materials to class and taking notes.  This also means reading the course textbook and handouts in order to participate in class discussions and class activities.  Finally, as part of your participation grade we will have some time devoted to in-class writing.

A negative Class Participation grade could lower your overall class grade

 

 

Basis for Assigning the Course Grade:

A - Excellent and Superior Work

Scholarship- strong, exceeding requirements of the instructor, follows directions, solves problems creatively.

Initiative- contributions exceed the assignment, showing resourcefulness

Attitude- positive and beneficial to the group

Cooperation- constant and spontaneous participation

Individual improvement- increased development

 

B - Above Average

Scholarship- accurate and competent, meeting all class requirements, follows directions, solves problems creatively

Initiative- good when stimulated by an achievement

Attitude- proper and beneficial to the group

Cooperation- good in class work

Individual improvement- showing progress and responding to stimulation

C - Average

Scholarship- meets assignments but needs encouragement,follows most directions, solves some problems

Initiative- variable, apparent only on occasion

Attitude- generally neutral

Cooperation- irregular 

Individual improvement- no more than ordinary

D - Below Average

Scholarship- not meeting all assignments or requirements of instructor

Grading(cont.)

initiative- deficient

Attitude- indefinite

Cooperation- fair at times, lacking in general 

Individual improvement- unnoticeable

 

 

College policy on Academic Honesty: 

Students at Santa Ana College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors.  To falsify the results of one’s research, to steal the words or ideas of another, or to cheat on an examination, corrupts the essential process by which knowledge is advanced.  Academic dishonesty is seen as an intentional act of fraud, in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization, or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic exercise.  As institutions, we also consider academic dishonesty to include forgery of academic documents, intentionally impeding or damaging the academic work of others, assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty.

 

EXAMPLES OF VIOLATIONS OF

ACADEMIC HONESTY

Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Cheating

•Knowingly allowing another student to copy one’s work.

•Offering another person’s work as one’s own.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is to present as one’s own the ideas, words, or creative product of another. Credit must be given to the source for direct quotations, paraphrases, ideas, and facts which are not common knowledge.

Violations of academic honesty could result in one or more of the following actions:

• A Grade of F for the project

• A failing grade for the entire semester long class

• Academic probation

• Suspension from the college

 

Copyright

Copyright laws and Fair Use policies protect the rights of those who have produced the material. Whether it be a book, a monograph, a photograph, a sound recording or an Internet web page, the owner/creator of that work has the right to be protected under the laws of copyright and fair use. Likewise, your work is protected under the law. Just as you cannot use copyrighted material without permission, somebody else cannot use your copyrighted material without your permission.

Students are required to familiarize themselves and to follow copyright and fair use requirements.

 

YOU ARE INDIVIDUALLY AND SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR VIOLATIONS OF COPYRIGHT AND FAIR USE LAWS. THE COLLEGE WILL NEITHER PROTECT NOR DEFEND YOU NOR ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR STUDENT VIOLATIONS OF COPYRIGHT AND FAIR USE LAWS. Violations of copyright laws could subject you to federal and state civil penalties and criminal liability.

To help you familiarize yourself with copyright and fair use policies, checkout the following Copyright Basics document.  http://copyright.gov/circs/circ01.pdf

 

Attendance

It is essential that students attend all classes, arrive on time, and come to class with the appropriate studio and research materials.  If the student chooses to do otherwise it will be reflected in the student's final grade. Excessive unexplained absences may result in the student being dropped from the class.

If you have to drop the class, it is your responsibility to inform the Office of Admissions and Records.  It is far better to withdraw officially and receive a grade of "W" than it is to stop attending and receive a grade of "F."

 

Classroom Policies

• Be on time and ready to work (at the start of class, and after each break)

• Headphones are to be used during independent work time only (not when I am lecturing or the class is having a discussion)

• Cell Phones are not to be used in class for voice calls, texting, or email (break is OK)

• Only visit sites appropriate to your studies when using lab computers -check your facebook on your own time, please

• Disruptive, disrespectful, hateful, or offensive behavior will not be allowed or tolerated  in this class (see Safe Space below)

• Weaponry, tobacco products, and other dangerous substances are not allowed in the class or on campus. (I put this in because I have had students bring in giant military/hunting style knives in the past - I require X-ACTOs, and utility knives -NOT heavy weaponry)

*You are not allowed to video/audio record anything in our class without permission from me

 

Safe Space

As your professor, I recognize and accept the responsibility to foster an atmosphere of RESPECT, understanding, and goodwill among ALL individuals and groups in this classroom. Especially to those individuals and groups most likely to be subjected to disrespect, abuse, and misunderstanding because or their ethnicity, nationality, immigration status, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Hate speech of any kind is not allowed in my classes. My goal is to make this classroom a safe work/learning space where creativity can flourish. Our classroom needs to be an unbiased community where individuals feel free to express themselves in ways that are appropriate to the S.A.C.’s diverse community.

 

Academic Accommodation Statement: 

Your success in this course is important to me.  Santa Ana College and I are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all individuals with disabilities.  If you have a disability that may have some impact on your ability to do well in this course, I encourage you to speak with me as soon as possible.  Also, please contact Disabled Student Programs & Services so that we can all collaborate on your classroom accommodations in a timely manner.  DSP&S is located in U-103 and their phone number is 714/564-6264.  The DSP&S office requires documentation of your disability in order to receive reasonable accommodations.  If you do not have documentation, they will work with you to acquire it.  I look forward to supporting you to meet your learning goals.​

 

Recommended Text:

Elements of color Johannes Itten ISBN#0471289299

Recommended Text: Design Basics David Lauer, Stephen Pentak 6th Edition ISBN#0495128457 (highly recommended but not required) $48-$66 on   Amazon.com

Suggested periodicals: Art Forum, Art in America, and CA

 

 

 

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS

This is a suggested list only. DO NOT rush out and buy everything on the list right now. I will notify the class of tool and material requirements before we start each series of projects.

Paper

Bound sketch book (8x11”)

Bristol paper pad (11x14”) smooth finish,

White tracing or velum paper roll /pad (18” wide)

Drawing/Painting Instruments

Pencils (complete set from 9H to 6B)

Mechanical pencils (W/ complete set of lead) optional

Erasers: art gum or hard plastic eraser, Staedler eraser with holder

Technical Pens (disposable type orKoh--iNor Rapidograph type)

Water base brushes: flat 3/4”. #1, #6, #8 round, and small liner brushes

Black ink (waterproof)

Plastic or metal paint palette

Small cups for mixing wet media

Acrylic or Gouache Paint:  (around mid term) large tube permanent white, ivory black, primary red, primary yellow, primary blue  (final project: hues of choice)

Pro White or Dr martin’s (like white out but better because they can be thinned)

Ruling pen (optional)

 

Tools

18” metal ruler with cork back

Exacto knife with a pack of #11 blades

Razor blades

Selection of templates and French curves

Cutting mat (optional)

Electric eraser (optional)

Small metal eraser shield

MISC.

White artists tape 3/4”

Blue 3M masking tape

Portfolio

Five old magazines (to be contributed to the class reference stock pile)

 

Where to buy your stuff:

Art Supply Warehouse

Westminster, 6672 Westminster Ave.  714/891.3626

Lyons Art Supply Long Beach, 420 East 4th St. 562/435.5383

Daiso Japan, Everywhere

Aaron Brothers, Michael’s, Home Depot, Lowes, Big Lots, 99¢ Only, Dollar Tree etc.

Everywhere

 

Important Dates for

Spring Semester 2018

Feb.05 Fall instruction begin

Feb.16 Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday (no school)

Feb.18  Last day to add and drop classes w/o W

Feb.19 President’s Day Holiday (no school)

Mar.09 last day to file Pass/No Pass

Mar.09 last day to file for degree/cert.

Mar.30 Cesar Chavez Day Holiday (no school)

April 2-7 Spring Break- Campus Closed

May 06 Last day to withdraw from classes,with W grade

May 31 Commencement

June 03 Instruction Ends

 

COURSE OUTLINE:

First Meeting

Introduction, Review of Syllabus, Discussion of Class Expectations

Project - Shape: A Discussion of Sources

Homework: Collage & Finger Print Photocopies

Second Meeting

Slide Lecture: Introduction to Design - Unity & Variety

Visual research

Week Two, Three

1.) After preliminary studies exploring line and shape, students will divide a sheet of 11X14” Bristol into a grid of 2” squares and within each square design a different composition using variations of straight, curved, angled, and bent lines, geometric and organic shapes produced with markers and a selection of templates.

2.) Students will make 5 photocopy generations of the grid project, cut the photocopies into one inch squares, and piece together a unified symmetrical composition and an asymmetrical composition, consciously utilizing one or several of the following methods: proximity, repetition, continuation, and continuity with an awareness of emphasis and focal point.

3. Variation #2:  Students will organize a radial or spiral composition.  The 1” squares may be placed on the diagonal and/or overlapped, thus denying the grid.

Week 4-5 Shapeshift Project

3 part sequential  using Positive/negative design with cut-paper 

Week 6

Self Portrait and Group project

Students will use photograph of themselves to create a graphite self-portrait drawing in the style of Chuck Close’s portraits. The project will focus on proportion and symmetry of the human face as well as depicting value and emphasis.

Week 7 - 10

Midterm Project - Two-Sided Face (Playing) Card

Students will design a playing card the subject of which is based on a comparison between a contemporary artist and one from art history.

Emphasis will be placed on developing a concept that has both visual and conceptual continuity throughout. Value contrast and the use of ink washes with be used to portray the complementary subjects; symbolic patterns and shapes will be used to reinforce the conceptual aspects of the card.

Introduction to Pattern: Students will design a repeated pattern for the back of the face card that reflects the style and subject of the card.  Students will have the choice of using the computer or stencils to translate the pattern.

Abstraction: Unity and Variety

Using the principles of repetition, continuation, continuity, and proximity, each group of students will organize an abstract space using different methods of making marks, lines and shapes as defined by different creative processes.

Week 10-11

Group Collage Project. Students will learn about DADA and other art movements and artsists influencial to the making of collages. Students will break off into small groups and decide to address a topic or concept that is deemed important to the group. Students will learn traditional and digital methods for creating collages.

Weeks 12- 16

Introduction to the vocabulary of Color: Hue, Value, Temperature, and Saturation 

Color Analysis of Modernist Painting: Students will analyze a Modernist painting in terms of color proportion and color weight.

Color/Texture Collage Series

 

   *As the instructor I reserve the right to change this syllabus as I deem necessary for educational purposes, in other words, a particular project is not meeting the needs of the class then it my need to be changed to better suit the students achievement objectives.