COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Prefix/Number:
Course Title: Design
Division: Liberal Arts
Program:
Credit Hours: 3
Initiation/Revised Date: Fall 2007
Assessment Goal per Outcome(s): 70%
This course will have academic and experimental outcomes via both formal classroom instruction and lab.
This course is an introductory study of the basic art elements and principles of design and their creative application in two-dimensional form.
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Design Basics, Lauer 5th Edition
Additional References: ARTS NEWS and American Artist periodicals and books in Chapman Library.
1. The student will be able to recognize and utilize the visual language of the elements and principles of design.
a. Identify the elements and principles of design in the visual arts.
b. Describe the elements and principles of design and exemplify their application in the visual arts.
c. Compare the application of the elements and principles of design and landscape design, clothing design, floral design etc.
2. The student will creatively integrate the elements and principles of design into two-dimensional form.
a. Create 2-D forms that relate specifically to each element of design.
b. Create 2-D forms that integrate the various concept/principles of design.
c. Develop a functional design repertoire via continual exploration and production of 2-D designs.
3. The student will develop a cumulative awareness of Gestalt visual tendencies and perception as they relate to the visual arts.
a. Analyze design applications as to their visual effectiveness or lack thereof.
b. Discern quality in design by innate perception based on Gestalt visual tenets.
COURSE OUTLINE
I. The following topics will be studied and a notebook compiled with notes and exercises in each of the following:
A. Line
B. Shape
C. Light and Value
D. Emphasis/Focal Point
E. Color
F. Space
G. Unity
H. Balance- (3 projects, symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial)
I. Texture
J. Illusion of Motion
K. Scale and Proportion
L. Final Project
II. The aforementioned projects utilizing the elements and principles of design may include any of the following processes and final product forms.
A. posters
B. collages
C. mixed media
D. electronic media
E. book or sketchbook cover
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
Lecture
Audio/Visual/Internet
Supervised Lab
Discussion/Critique
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS AND METHOD OF EVALUATION
Evaluation of student performance based on the following criteria:
I. Compilation of notebook
a. Organization of notebook
b. Quality of assignments
c. Neatness of work
II. Assigned projects (14)
III. Class Participation
IV. Final Exam
100-90 A Outstanding
89-78 B Very Good
77-65 C Average
64-51 D Meets minimum requirements
50- 0 F Unsatisfactory
Class Participation:
Students will receive points per class period for class participation.
1 notebook- 100 points
14 projects - 1400 points
Class participation 100 points
Final Exam- 100 points
Additional references and required supplemental readings in Chapman Library and on the Internet.
Attendance Policy
Absences
that occur due to students participating in official college activities are
excused except in those cases where outside bodies, such as the State Board of
Nursing, have requirements for minimum class minutes for each student. Students
who are excused will be given reasonable opportunity to make up any missed work
or receive substitute assignments from the instructor and should not be
penalized for the absence. Proper
procedure should be followed in notifying faculty in advance of the student’s
planned participation in the event.
Ultimately it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor
in advance of the planned absence.
Unless
students are participating in a school activity or are excused by the instructor, they are expected to attend
class. If a student’s absences exceed
one-hundred (100) minutes per credit
hour for the course or, in the case
of on-line or other non-traditional courses, the student is inactive for
one-eighth of the total course duration, the instructor has the right, but is
not required, to withdraw a student from the course. Once the student has been dropped for
excessive absences, the registrar’s office will send a letter to the student,
stating that he or she has been dropped.
A student may petition the chief academic officer for reinstatement by
submitting a letter stating valid reasons for the absences within one week of
the registrar’s notification. If the
student is reinstated into the class, the instructor and the registrar will be
notified.
Academic Integrity
NCCC expects
every student to demonstrate ethical behavior with regard to academic
pursuits. Academic integrity in
coursework is a specific requirement.
Definitions, examples, and possible consequences for violations of
Academic Integrity, as well as the appeals process, can be found in the College
Catalog, Student Handbook, and/or Code of Student Conduct and Discipline.
Cell Phone Policy
Student cell phones and pagers must be turned off during class times. Faculty may approve an exception for special circumstances.
Comparison of student knowledge of design concepts at the beginning of the course and of knowledge of it at the end of the course will measure or assess student gain. This measurement will be attained via a pre and posttest instrument based on stated course competencies.
Statements and information in this document are subject to change at the discretion of NCCC.
Changes will be published in writing and made available to students.
NOTE:
If
you are a student with a disability who may need accommodation(s) under the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please notify the Director of Advising and Counseling, Chanute Campus, Student
Union, 620-431-2820 ext 280 or the
Dean, Ottawa Campus, 785-242-2607 ext 312, as soon as possible. You will need to bring your documentation for
review in order to determine reasonable accommodations, and then we can assist
you in arranging any necessary accommodations.