ART 112 - Two-Dimensional Design

ART 1112.
Description: Introduction to visual language utilized in all areas of art. Basic compositional principles and elements of two-dimensional design practiced through assigned projects. Various media explored. Application of design principles.

Prerequisites: Reading Proficiency

General Education Competency: Critical Thinking

Credits: 3
Lecture: 1
Lab: 6

Course Content:

Creative process
Application of design principles including unity and variety, rhythm, balance, emphasis and focal point, and proportion and scale
Application of design elements including shape and volume, space, line, texture, light, color, time and value
Two-dimensional art media tools
Formal elements and principles of design
Historical and contemporary art examples
Critique

Learning Outcomes:

Define and employ the steps of the creative process. (1)
Use design principles such as unity and variety, rhythm, balance, emphasis and focal point, and proportion and scale to develop two-dimensional works of art. (2)
Use design elements such as shape and volume, space, line, texture, color and value to develop two-dimensional works of art. (3)
Use art media and tools to create two-dimensional works of art. (4)
Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (5)
Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (5)
Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (5)
Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (6)
Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (7)

Required Assessment:

Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.

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