Art M20: 2D Design

Moorpark College, Spring 2013 Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 12:15 pm, AA-143 Office Hours: T-115 M-Th 8:30 9:00 and 12:15 1:00 Course Prerequisite: none

Professor: Phone: Email: Website: Class Blog:

Erika Lize (805) 378-1400 ext. 1754 [email protected] www.erikalizee.com www.lizeedesign.blogspot.com

Description
This is an introductory course, which addresses the elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Study will be done in a variety of mediums including ink, graphite, colored pencil, acrylic paint, collage, and mixed media. Emphasis will be placed on developing technical skills as well as critical thinking, vocabulary, and problem solving skills. Course material will prepare students for upper division studies.

Objectives
To understand the elements and principles of design in relation to two-dimensional artwork in theory and application. To develop visual, analytical, verbal and written skills in relation to your own work and the work of contemporary and historical artists. To expand student problem solving skills, expose students to a variety of mediums, and promote research and collection of source materials. To practice time management skills in relation to studio time both in and out of the classroom.

Textbook
Design Basics by David Lauer and Stephen Pentak. Fifth Edition! Published by Wadsworth. ISBN 0-15-508377-5.

Grading
The following areas will be considered for grading: Attendance and participation Project preparation and development Proficiency with techniques, methods and media Craft and presentation Overall artistic merit and improvement Attendance and Participation This is a studio/lab class. Participation is mandatory, therefore attendance is imperative. Participation is noted through attendance. When you are not in class you are unable to participate in the lab that day. Attendance will be taken right at the beginning of each class. If you come in late or leave early, you will be marked as being late. Being late 3 times will count as one absence. You will be allowed 3 absences. If you have used up your three absences and miss a fourth class, 5% will be taken off your final grade in the class. Each additional absence will drop your final grade by 5%. You must come to class prepared to work, which includes having all necessary materials to work the entire class period. Coming to class unprepared or not working in the studio will result in the lowering of your grade. Spend class time wisely working on your projects and think of your classmates and instructor as resources. Participation in class is critical for every student that wishes to pass the course. This is especially true for critique days. Talking about your work and your classmates work will help develop your vocabulary and increase your comfort with the critiquing process. Lectures will not be repeated; if you miss class it is your responsibility to obtain this information. Also, the class schedule may adjust according to class needs, so stay informed. Check the class blog for updates, but also be in touch with your classmates.

Project Preparation and Development As previously stated, you must come to class prepared to work. You will need to take time outside of class to gather materials, develop your ideas and compile visual resources. Project preparation includes spending time developing your concepts for the project, researching appropriate imagery and keeping current with your projects and homework assignments. The time you spend preparing will result in a more successful work of art in the end. Lack of preparation is evident, and will result in the lowering of your grade. Proficiency with Techniques, Methods and Media You are taking this course to learn techniques and mediums specific to 2D Design. A portion of your grade will be based on your ability to demonstrate these techniques. Moorpark College standards demand that work receiving an A grade be of superior quality and artistic merit. Incomplete or partially completed projects will be graded down substantially. Any project not presented at the critique will be given a zero. You will then have two weeks to turn in your finished project. After this date, the zero will stand. Be aware that you will be docked ten points for not presenting your work at the critique. If you know you are going to miss class the day of the critique, make arrangements to turn in your work early (and know that you will be docked in the participation area for this project since you will not be present at the critique). The last project must be turned in on the day of the final in order to be included in your final grade. Craft and Presentation Craft relates to the neatness, precision, and attention to detail that you put into the making of your artwork. Rough edges, stray marks, dents and smudges all add up, and take away from the overall quality of your work. The execution of your ideas is equally as important as the ideas themselves. Presentation is the final step to consider with any artwork. This includes how you will display the work and what you have titled the piece. Overall Artistic Merit and Improvement The artistic merit of your work is based on my subjective opinion of how the piece turned out visually. In this area, I will consider compositional and design choices, the level of innovation and creativity I see in the work, and how well you were able to combine form and content. Over the course of the semester I will also consider how your work and skills have improved.

Final Grades
Design Exercises: Line Shape Texture Value Color Space Book Tests Portfolio Total 100 points 100 points 100 points 100 points 100 points 100 points 250 points 200 points 50 points 1100 points

Final Project: Course Material:

Final grades will be based on a full letter scale (meaning no +/-). Unfinished work will receive a zero, which will be averaged into the final grade. A (100-90): Extraordinary effortthe student has gone far beyond what is required in craft, substance, thought process, and quality. The work truly stands out. B (89-80): Above average effort, where the work is well executed in quality, craft, substance, and thought process. The solution to the design challenge is remarkable and clearly beyond project description. C (79-70): Average effort; work meets medium standard in quality, craft, substance, and thought process. D (69-60): Meets minimum requirement of the project description and has minimum effort; the craft and quality of work is less than the standard and unremarkable. F (59-0): Failure

Extra credit will be offered during the semester. This is the only extra credit I will accept. Anything written must be typed and presented as a college level paper or it will not be accepted. You may not turn in extra credit if you have not completed all course projects.

Portfolio
You will be required to keep a portfolio in the form of a three-ring binder. All course material (except for the final project) will be kept in this binder in plastic sleeves and will serve as a resource for you. The portfolio will be part of your grade. Projects should be placed in the binder in chronological order, making sure to create a header page for each exercise and then include the handouts, any sketches or research material, and the grade for each project. This will be discussed in greater detail further into the semester.

Studio Conduct and Rules

No eating in class. Drinking is permissible, but be careful! Drinks with tops/lids are preferable. Beverages should never be left near artworkkeeping drinks on the floor is your best bet. Cell phones must absolutely be turned off in the studio (unless you are a parent, then please turn ringer to vibrate function). Using your phone during class will result in its confiscation until the end of the period. Break time may be used to return calls. In general, I dont let students wear headphones for music. The studio is a community that you should be involved with. We play music in the classroom so dont close yourself off from your neighbors by tuning them out with music. Respectgive it to everyone! Treat others as you wish to be treated and be sure that your behavior does not interfere with the learning of other students. This means no talking when I am addressing the class. If you are having problems with the class or have a health or personal condition that may affect your performance, please speak with me. All conversations will be kept confidential. Students with a disability, whether physical, learning, or psychological, who believe they will need accommodations in this class, are encouraged to contact ACCESS as soon as possible so accommodations can be set up in a timely fashion. Accommodations are based on eligibility and can only be provided if you have submitted verification from ACCESS in the form of a Confidential Memo. The ACCESS office can be reached at (805) 378-1461 and is newly located in the LMC.

FYI
The Art Department is part of the Media and Visual Arts and Enrollment Services Division of Moorpark College. The Dean of this Division is Julius Sokenu, Administrative Support is Mary Anne Beck. The Deans office is in AA101, telephone 805-378-1448. The Department Chair is Lydia Etman. Her office is in AA- 142. Phone: 805-3781400 ext. 1601. Moorpark College is a non-smoking campus. Smoking is permitted in parking lots only. Additionally the following parking lots are designated as No-Smoking Lots: The Lot immediately NE of HS and LMC, Lot C, parking to the east of the Technology Building for Child Development Center Drop Off, and the Parking Lot immediately outside the Child Development Center.

Important Dates
January 21st: Campus closed, Martin Luther King Jr. holiday January 25th: last day to drop with full refund or credit, last day to drop a semester-length class without a W February 8th: last day to apply for pass/no pass for a semester length class February 12th and 18th: No class, Presidents Day observances March 11th 15th: Spring Break, no classes March 21st: Last day to apply for Graduation & Certificates of Achievement April 19th: Last day to drop a semester length class with a W May 15th 21st: Final Exams

Student Contact Information Write down the name and contact info for two of your neighbors.

Art M20: 2D Design Calendar (subject to change)

Week 1 1/15 1/17 1/22 1/24 1/29 1/31 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 2/5 2/7 2/12 2/14 2/19 2/21 2/26 2/28 3/5 3/7 3/12 3/14 3/19 3/21 3/26 3/28 4/2 4/4 4/9 4/11 4/16 4/18 4/23 4/25 4/30 5/2 5/7 5/9 5/14 5/21

Tuesday/Thursday, Spring 2013

Introduction, course requirements, supplies. Come prepared to work on Thursday. Lecture/Intro/Demo Exercise 1: Line. Homework: Read Chapter 1 Design Principles and Chapter 7 Line. Studio Day: Line Studio Day: Line Lecture/Intro/Demo Exercise 2: Shape. Homework: Read handout Developing Critical Thinking. CRITIQUE Exercise 1: Line. Homework: Read Chapter 8 Shape. Studio Day: Shape Studio Day: Shape NO CLASS Presidents Day Studio Day: Shape Lecture/Intro/Demo Exercise 3: Texture CRITIQUE Exercise 2: Shape. Homework: Read Chapter 9 Texture. Studio Day: Texture. Homework: Read Chapter 6 Rhythm. Studio Day: Texture Lecture/Intro/Demo Exercise 4: Value CRITIQUE Exercises 3: Texture. Homework: Read Chapter 12 Value. SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK Studio Day: Value Studio Day: Value Lecture/Intro/Demo Exercise 5: Color. Bring a color wheel and some magazines to class. CRITIQUE Exercise 4: Value. Homework: Read Chapter 13 Color. Studio Day: Color Review for Test. Studio Day: Color Elements of Design Test. Studio Day: Color CRITIQUE Exercise 5: Color. Homework: Read Chapter 3 Emphasis/Focal Point. Lecture/Intro to final project. Homework: Read Chapter 5 Balance. Final project Demo and Brainstorming. Lecture/Intro/Demo Exercise 6: Space. Homework: Read Ch. 10 Illusion of Space. Studio Day: Space. Homework: Read Chapter 2 Unity. Studio Day: Space. Homework: Read Chapter 4 Scale/Proportion. Studio Day: Book Project. Portfolio Due! Studio Day: Book Project. Homework: Read Chapter 11 Illusion of Movement. Studio Day: Book Project. Individual Progress Critiques. Studio Day: Book Project. Review for Test. Studio Day: Book Project, Principles of Design Test. Last Day for Extra Credit. Final Critique

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Supply List
In this course we will be covering a wide range of mediums, which will require a lot of different supplies. I will reiterate materials needed for each project in class, giving you ample time to obtain what you need. You will probably already own many of the materials. Line exercise and Portfolio 3 ring binder Plastic sheet protectors, top loading Bristol board (white) 11 x 14 or larger Graphite pencils (something around F, HB) Exacto knife/scissors (or you may use paper cutter in classroom) Ruler Black matboard Fine and Ultra Fine Sharpie Pens (black) or Micron pens Eraser Glue Stick Shape exercise Black matboard White drawing paper Colored pencils Pencil, eraser Texture exercise Bristol board (white) photocopies drawing tools scissors Glue Stick Value exercise Illustration or canvas board (white) Titanium White and Mars Black acrylic paint Paint brushes and water container (rinsed food container is fine) Palette, small water bottle Color exercise Illustration or Bristol board (white) Acrylic or watercolor paint, colored pencils (artists choice) Space exercise Drawing paper Graphite and colored pencils/watercolor paint/ink (artists choice) Book Project The supplies you will need for your final project will depend on the theme you select for your book. Over the course of the semester we will be incorporating technology when appropriate. Although not mandatory, it will be beneficial for you to use a computer with the Internet, Photoshop, a scanner and printer. If you do not have a certain program, computers are available on campus. There is a Mac lab in the Communications building. There are PCs available in the basement of the library.

Where to Get Art Supplies

Check websites and/or call ahead to make sure the store carries what you are looking for. Be sure to ask for a student discount!! Campus Bookstore 805-378-1436 M Th. 7:30 am 7 pm Friday 8:00 am noon Sat. Sun Closed Graphaids 30135 Agoura Road Agoura Hills (818) 575-9565 www.graphaids.com Mittels 22100 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills (818) 710-0517 www.mittels.net Continental Art Supplies 7041 Reseda Boulevard Reseda (818) 345-1044 www.continentalart.com Michaels 816 New Los Angeles Ave. Moorpark (805) 552-9140 6625 Fallbrook Ave. West Hills (818) 961-1121 5780 Lindero Canyon Rd. Westlake Village (818) 707-0013 www.michaels.com Aaron Brothers 2944 Tapo Canyon Rd. Ste. A Simi Valley (805) 527-7240 173 N. Moorpark Rd. Thousand Oaks (805) 557-3230 21480 Victory Blvd. Woodland Hills (818) 704-7323 10151-B Reseda Blvd. Northridge (818) 349-4830 www.aaronbrothers.com Blick Art Materials 11531 Santa Monica Boulevard West Los Angeles (310) 479-1416 www.dickblick.com Utrecht 11677 Santa Monica Boulevard West Los Angeles (310) 478-5775 www.utrecht.com Pearl Art & Craft Supplies 1250 S. La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles (310) 854-4900 www.pearlpaint.com