AT 130 - Two Dimensional Design I Principles

Description
This course focuses on the study of design elements and principles of composition as applied to the two dimensional picture plane, through the use of various traditional black and white media and computer graphic software.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6

School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Visual Arts
Discipline: AT

Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-03-03 20:08:31
Course Review & Revision Year: 2023-2024

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Studio - 1:1-2

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:

Synthesize information from class lectures, class critiques, and personal experience to design a successful composition.
Demonstrate the ability to pull inspiration from various sources and incorporate them into design projects.
Successfully complete the design process through various stages of sketches to the finished project.
Objectively critique one’s own artwork as well as those of others.
Translate and apply the content from this course to his/her specified academic emphasis, career development or personal interest.
Visually demonstrate a clear understanding of the basic Design Principles and Elements of Art through various traditional and/or digital media.
Use creativity and alternative thinking to brainstorm new ideas and possible solutions to problems and issues.
Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.

Approved for Online Delivery?: Yes

Course Outline:
I. Design Principles
    A. Unity
    B. Emphasis / Focal Point
    C. Scale / Proportion
    D. Balance
    E. Rhythm

II. Design Elements
    A. Line
    B. Shape / Volume
    C. Texture
    D. Illusions of Space
    E. Value

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: NA

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 15-25%

Facilitated discussion: 15-30%

Mediated instruction: 15-30%

Group work: 0-25%

Mandatory Course Components:
None

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: IRW 97, IRW 98, IRW 99
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Studio Hours Per Week: 6
Faculty Credential Requirements:
“Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)”, “Program Accreditation Requirement (list below)”
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Instructors are required to have a Master of Fine Arts Degree. Instructor must have a working knowledge of computer design software, such as Adobe Illustrator and/or Adobe Photoshop. Prior experience teaching two-Dimensional design at the college level preferred.

Maximum Course Enrollment: 20
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
First Term Valid: Fall 2019 (8/1/2019)
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Fine Arts, A.F.A., Interior Design, A.F.A., Pre-Art, A.A. (General Transfer), Pre-Master of Architecture, A.A. (Lawrence Technological University), Pre-Photography, A.A. (General Transfer)
1st Catalog Year: 2019-2020
Course Fees: $20.00
People Soft Course ID Number: 100205
Course CIP Code: 50.0799

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Departments?: NA
Corporate Articulation Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Companies?: NA