ART134 Two-D Design Syllabus

Art 134 2-D Design    Fall 2014    Ashland University

9:25-12:05 T/Th

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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.