Course Description
This course is an introduction to the study of the elements of design: line, value, color, shape and form, texture, and space. Through projects involving planning and the manipulation of various media, students will gain experience in the use of design principles and conceptual development of ideas in a two-dimensional format. The material covered in this course is the basis for all art, from drawing to commercial design. AAS: Humanities/fine arts elective.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Interpret and implement the elements of art and principles of design into basic two-dimensional designing tools and techniques.
- Illustrate informed decision making in the creation of two-dimensional artworks.
- Apply the physical skills needed for handling materials used in the production of an image or design.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the practical skills of measuring, drawing, and cutting to create formal compositions.
- Participate in the formal evaluation and analysis of artwork through critique.
- Understand design principles through historic and contemporary analysis.
Topical Outline
1. Design Principles
a. The Process
b. Unity / Gestalt
c. Emphasis / Focal Point
d. Scale and Proportion
e. Balance - Symmetrical and Asymmetrical
f. Rhythm
2. Design Elements
a. Line
b. Shape
c. Pattern and Texture
d. Space - Linear Perspective
e. Value
f. Color