Assignment #2

#2       Compositional Movements 2 (due Sept 11):

            Purpose: Create an understanding of visual movement.

Part 1:  On drawing paper or in your sketchbook, determine three paths that will move your eye around the format.  Using those three pathways, create a design using only geometric shapes (you can invent hybrid geometric shapes if you desire).   You can use the same shapes or different ones for each pathway.   Each pathway will have a different value, black, white and gray.  Determine these in your drawings.  Create a visually interesting piece of work.

Think about the negative space.  Do you need it to be another tone?  If so, use two different grays in your design.

Part 2:  On illustration board, recreate your planned composition.  Paint your three pathways with acrylic paint, white, black and gray. 

Part 3:  Mount your board on black mat board with ¼ inch border. 

Assignment 1 and Homework 1

ART 130 and ART 134                     Assignments                                      Roggenkamp

#1                   Composition   (Due: Sept 2)

                        Purpose: to explore arrangement of forms in various formats.

Part. 1.  Three letters project: using three letters, create three compositions each using all three letters.  Create one as a long rectangle, one as a tall rectangle and one as a square-ish rectangle. 

                        Design these on paper first.  One should be black on white, one, white on black and one will have both incorporated into the design. 

                        Part 2.   Transfer designs to illustration board being careful to keep

                        Your proportions correct.  Using a black marker outline your shapes.  Fill in with india ink. 

#1a     Compositional Movements (due Aug. 28):

            Purpose: Create awareness of composition effects.

Part 1.  Find 3 drawings and 3 print advertisements with strong design ideas in them.  Print a copy of each at least 6”x9”.

Part 2: Lay 8 ½ x 11 paper over them and reduce the drawing to simple value shapes and directional lines.  Be aware of the overall compositional decisions that artist has made. 

Part 3. Write a description of three of the 6 drawings.  Be specific about how the artist created a focal point, how they moved your eye around the picture and how the added interest and complexity to their work.  This should be at least one full paragraph for each.

                       

ART 130 syllabus

Art 130 Fundamentals of Design    Fall 2014    Ashland University

9:25-12:05 T/Th

_____________________________________________________________

Priscilla Roggenkamp

Office:  346A, 419-289-5194   Home: 330 821-1787

Email:proggenk@ashland.edu     Office Hours: By appointment.

www.roggenkampdesign.blogspot.com

1. Catalog description:
This fundamental course is a study of two-dimensional application of visual elements and principles of design.  Students will explore composition through line, shape, value, texture, and color.  Students will be introduced to and use various materials and design techniques.  For non-art majors.

2. Course content:
There will be an emphasis on the following elements and principles of design with projects relating to each of these.  Students will be introduced to and use various materials and techniques. 

Studio experiences will include:

·       Line                          

·       Shape

·       Value

·       Texture

·       Color

·       Positive and negative areas

·       Balance

·       Repetition

·       Composition

3. Student learning outcomes for the course:

·       Students will gain an understanding of the foundation of two-dimensional design and develop technical skills of design in order to better solve visual problems. 

·       Students will acquire experience and skill in the use of materials and media. 

·       Students will also learn a visual vocabulary, which will aid them in the discussions and critiques of their work.

4. Student assessment criteria for the course:

·       Each project assigned explores a particular aspect of design with particular goals.  Students should do the best possible work they can for each assignment.  Presentation is also important.  Keep projects neat, clean and free from smudges and ragged edges.  Watch corners on illustration board.

·       Due dates on assignments are very important!

·       Through the critiques of the finished pieces and discussions during the process of their strengths and weaknesses are and how their work can be improved.

·       The grade given for each project is based on a careful evaluation.  Evaluation of each design project includes following the directions given for that particular assignment, quality of work, attention to detail and neatness in execution and presentation. 

·       The final grade is based on a mathematical average of the grades given for each of the design projects completed during the course of this term.  Attendance, a positive attitude in class, coming to class prepared, effort, and a willingness to learn are also taken into consideration.

·       Concerning academic misconduct: the student must do the projects for this class.  Students should not present any work completed by someone else as being their own work.

·       Students are expected to attend and assist all visiting artist lectures and demonstrations, or their grade may be affected.

·       It is the student’s responsibility to keep the studio facilities clean and manageable throughout the semester.  Your grade will be lowered if you do not clean up after yourself, and engage in proper shop etiquette.

5. Additional information:

Fees and charges:
There is a $30.00 fee, to cover consumable materials used in class projects.  Materials provided for the lab fee are markers, rubber cement, ruler, brushes, acrylic paint, paper, and illustration board.  Materials that students need to purchase:

            Portfolio 20” x 26”

            “Box” to hold markers and brushes

            Scissors

Instructional Approach:

·       Information on the elements and principles involved in each design project will be addressed, along with demonstrations and detailed instructions of guidelines and measurements.  Students should take notes accordingly.

·       Students will work on their design projects in class, during which the instructor will observe and give individual guidance to each student.

·       Each design project will be followed by group critiques, which are held in relation to due dates of assignments.

·       Prompt arrival and attendance are expected.  Also, students are expected to stay the entire length of class.  Each 3 instances of tardiness or unexcused early departure will be considered an absence.

·       Students are responsible for the clean up of their own work area at the end of each class and to do their part to maintain the cleanliness of the classroom as a whole.

·       Students are allowed 3 unexcused absences.  Unless a medical excuse is provided, each additional absence further lowers a student’s grade 1/3 a letter grade for the semester.

For students who have specific physical, psychiatric, or learning disabilities and require accommodations, please let me know early in the semester so that your learning needs can be appropriately met.  It is your responsibility to provide documentation for your disability to:  Classroom Support Services, 105 Amstutz Hall, ext. 5953.       

ART134 Two-D Design Syllabus

Art 134 2-D Design    Fall 2014    Ashland University

9:25-12:05 T/Th

_____________________________________________________________

Priscilla Roggenkamp

Office:  346A, 419-289-5194   Home: 330 821-1787

Email:proggenk@ashland.edu     Office Hours: By appointment.

Catalog Description:

            This course is an intense study of the principles of 2-D design aesthetics and processes (for art majors). 

Course Content:

            Compositional Analysis

            I. VISUAL

                        A. Form

                                    1. Objects

                                                a) Dominant object and direction

                                                b) Supporting objects and directions

                                                c) Contrasting objects and directions

                                    2. Space

                                                a) Positive

                                                b) Negative

                                    3. Balance

                                                a) Symmetrical

                                                b) Asymmetrical

                                    4. Tension

                                                a) Indicative

                                                            i) Directing with illusional space

                                                                        aa) Overlapping

                                                                        bb) Size

                                                                        cc) Diffusion

                                                            ii) Directing with illusional motion

                                                                        aa)gradations of design elements.

                                                b) Associative

i) Directing the viewer with             similar design elements

                                                            ii) Proximity  

                                                c) Psychological

                        B. Unity (disunity)

                                    1. Size

                                    2. Shape

                                                a) Organic

                                                b) Geometric

                                    3. Texture

                                                a) Actual

                                                b) Visual

                                    4. Line

                                                a) Width

                                                b) Character

                                                c) Economy

                                    5. Value

                                                a) Tone

                                                b) Contrast

            II. VERBAL

                        A. Oral

                                    1. Critiques

                        B. Written

                                    1. Analysis

Learning Objectives:

1. Increase student’s awareness and fluency in the visual language of composition (i.e. line, shape, size, texture, and value).

2. Develop perceptual and technical skills that aid in seeing and solving visual problems.

            3. Develop verbal and written skills to successfully analyze and critique art.

Assessment Criteria:

1. Grades are based on the student’s completion and quality of in class work and outside assignments, overall improvement of work quality, and work completed beyond the scope of assigned projects.  Additionally, grades are based on a student’s ability to hone the necessary discipline to         become a successful artist. This discipline is evident in a student’s ability to attend class, meet deadlines, work outside of class, show a high level of personal motivation, participate in group-critiques, and show a willingness to learn.  Specifically, work will be evaluated on quality, consistency, technique, content, and creativity, and overall fulfillment of the Learning Objectives.  Grading is defined as follows:

                        A=Excellent

                        B=Good

                        C=Average

                        D=Poor

                        F=Failing

2. Students are expected to meet established deadlines. Illness or emergency is not an excuse to miss a deadline, and students are expected to have someone turn in his or her project if he/she is unable to do so.  All projects must be complete (including signatures and presentation) and handed in at the deadline. If the project is not turned in promptly at the deadline, the student will receive a failing deadline grade for the project.  All passing/failing deadline grades will be calculated to form an overall deadline grade worth 10% of the student’s final grade.  If the project is not tuned in within twenty-four hours of the deadline, the student will also receive a failing grade on the project.  The final exam meeting time is the absolute deadline for the semester, and no 24-hour window will be given at that point.

3. Students are expected to attend all scheduled critiques.  An absence from one of these critiques will result in a failing deadline grade.  Missing an unscheduled critique has no bearing on a student’s grade beyond that of an absence.

4. Students must come to class prepared to work, and failing to do so may be considered a failing deadline grade. 

5. Students are expected to attend and assist all visiting artist lectures and demonstrations, or their grade may be affected.

6.  Attendance is mandatory.  No absences are allowed unless you have a serious reason (illness or family emergency).  An excess of 3 absences will result in your course grade being lowered.  It will be considered an absence each three times you are tardy (over 10 minutes late), and it is considered an absence if you are over 45 minutes late.  It is also considered an absence if you leave class early.  The 4th, 5th, and 6th absences will each bring your final course grade down a notch, for instance, a "C-" will become a "D+" with one excessive absence,         and two excessive absences will reduce the grade to a "D".  If you exceed 6 absences, you will fail the course.  You do not need to contact me, or the office when you are going to miss a class. 

7. Students are expected to keep a portfolio of completed work, to be reviewed at the end of the semester.  Keep your work in good condition. If you fail to turn in a portfolio of your work, you will fail the course.

8. It is the student’s responsibility to keep the studio facilities clean and manageable throughout the semester.  Your grade will be lowered if you do not clean up after yourself, and engage in proper shop etiquette.

9. All work submitted by a student for a grade must be the product of the student’s, and only the student’s efforts.  Students who fail to comply with this policy will be charged with academic integrity violations under Section 3 of the Ashland University Academic Integrity Policy.  All work submitted for a grade, must be signed by the student, or no grade will be given other than an “F”.  No work exhibiting evidence of plagiarism is eligible for a passing grade.  If the plagiarism is intentional, the student will fail the project, and be charged with an academic integrity violation.  If the plagiarism is deemed to be unintentional, the student will fail the project, but may be offered a limited amount of time to redo the project if the instructor deems at appropriate to do so.  Work for final projects and exhibitions that contain intentional or unintentional plagiarism cannot be redone, and will receive failing grades. It is the student’s responsibility to understand the Plagiarism in Art Guidelines attached to this syllabus, and turn in a signed copy at the beginning of the semester.  It is the student’s responsibility to insure that his/her work is free of plagiarized elements, and students are expected to discuss any concerns about plagiarism within their work with their professors.

Additional Information:

            1. There is no required text for this course.

2. Students will be charged a lab fee that covers some of the consumable materials that will be used in the course, but this fee does not cover all the supplies are needed throughout the semester.  Students will be informed about additional materials that will be needed for this course as the semester progresses however, this is a brief list of basic supplies that all art students are expected to have:

                        -Mat/utility knife

                        -X-Acto knife

                        -Plastic paint palate

                        -Aluminum yardstick

                        -Roll of masking tape

                        -Scissors

                        -Drawing board (at least 18”x24”, and I recommend                                                      something with a handle and clips)

                        -Portfolio for carrying your artwork (something                                                              that will accommodate 18”x24” paper)

3. Neither the Department of Art nor the instructor will be responsible for items left in the studio.  This includes student work, either completed or in process.  The responsibility for the safety of     these items rests with the student.  Students may not store their work or personal items in the studio.

4. For students who have specific physical, psychiatric or learning disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know early in the semester so that your learning needs can be appropriately met.  It is your responsibility to provide documentation of your disability to Classroom Support Services, 105 Amstutz Hall, ext. 5953.