UNIVERSITY OF GUAM – UNIBETSIDAT GUAHAN
COURSE
OUTLINE
Course
Number: AR 104 College (or sponsoring Unit): CAS
Course Title: Basic Design Credit
Hours: 3
Date of Final Approval: Semester Offered: Fall
[
] part of major program
[ ] elective
1.
CATALOG
DESCRIPTION:
Basic Design is an introduction to the principles and elements of two-dimensional visual organization.
2.
COURSE
CONTENT:
Definitions, Design Vocabulary, Concepts, Historical Development Basic Elements: line, shape, mass/volume, space, types of ordering, value, color, texture.
Principles of
Design:
Space/Control:
architectural, environmental, figurative, miniature/small
Materials:
choosing a media and technique that involves idea, expression and personality,
selection of actions and construction methods that are relevant to ideas and
emotions of projects.
Ideas: how to
develop an idea, unique imagery for each individual, signs vs. symbols
Craftspersonship:
work with materials that agree with the idea, also selection of materials for
logical fabrication and/or forming process.
Examples: both
historical and contemporary
3.
RATIONALE FOR
THE COURSE
This course is offered as an integral part of a traditional studio program in art. Knowledge of the basic principles of two dimensional design are required for the understanding of all aspects of visual art. Student gains an understanding of how and why artists make decisions in the creative process. This course seeks to present these skills, with which students can analyze three dimensional problems and apply them to their own work.
4.
SKILLS AND
BACKGROUND REQUIRED OR EXPECTED:
Student should be willing to explore various media conceptually. The student should expect to put in many hours beyond class time to complete assignments. The student should have some skills and proficiency in drawing. Students should be capable of extensive independent reading. The student must be willing to keep an extensive journal to be submitted for critical evaluation. The student should have an interest in the arts.
5.
TEACHING
METHODOLOGIES AND ANTICIPATED CLASS SIZE:
Class size would be limited to 16 students. A studio course which introduces concepts, topics, and problems within set parameters through the use of audio visual aids, such as slides, filmstrips, films, and videos. The student will then work towards deadlines and be involved in critical analysis of their work.
AR104 Basic Design
Course Outline
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6.
ADDITIONAL
COURSE DESCRIPTORS:
Students in this course are constantly required to provide critical evaluations of their work being presented. Students will explore forms based on ideas and emotions; forms based on classical form study; forms based on an architectonic approach, forms based on the formal principles of design. Through studio work, decisions in the creative process, exploration of material, verbal comment, and class discussion, the students will develop the vocabulary necessary for critical/analytical thinking.
7.
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES FOR STUDENTS
Students will
become familiar with varied
8.
METHODS OF
EVALUATION:
9.
REQUIRED AND
RECOMMENDED TEXTS AND/OR STUDY GUIDES:
10.
SUBSEQUENT
COURSES:
THE CALENDAR OF ASSIGNMENTS, ATTENDANCE AND GRADING POLICIES
ARE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE COURSE SYLLABUS.