UTD Course Information ARTS 2380.003 2D Design - Tady Room 1.

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Fall 08 Thursday 4:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGES AND UPDATES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PROFESSOR,
THEREFORE ATTENDANCE IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. THANK YOU.

Professor Contact Information

Lorraine Tady Office: AS2.114 Phone: 972-883-6753 Office Hours: Wed 1-4; other day/times by appt.
lorraine.tady@utdallas.edu Please specify in subject header of your UTD email, your Class & Section!
In general, let’s talk about issues before they become problems. Face-to-face/ in-person discussions (before or after class or
by appt.) are preferred over lengthy phone or email correspondence.

Course Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, and/or Other Restrictions none

Course Description
ARTS 2380 (ARTS 1311) 2D Design Foundations (3 semester hours) This course provides a foundation for most 3000-level
art courses. The course will introduce the problem of working with color and design, emphasizing either traditional studio or
digital processes. Lectures and discussions will relate to both the history of visual art and current issues in contemporary art
and design. 2D Design Foundations is a studio workshop pertaining to the fundamentals of “The Elements of Design” (Line,
Space, Shape and Form/Volume, Texture, Motion, Value, Color) and “The Principles of Design” (Unity and Variety, Balance,
Rhythm and Emphasis, Proportion and Scale). Students are presented with visual problems to solve and guided towards a
process or method of investigation utilizing multiplicity, comparison, and variation; search and uncertainty; and the application
of analytical thinking. Assignments encourage an understanding, sensitivity, and command of the visual language. Individual
and group critiques.

Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes

1.Students will develop visual perception along with verbal analysis of the visual elements such as line, shape, color and
their use in 2-D design.
2.Students will experience art as a visual language and its ability to communicate without words. Student will develop the
understanding that “visual language” is the look and feel of an item of design, created by elements such as color,
shape, space, proportion, texture…it communicates on a level independent of the descriptive elements, literal or
symbolic. It can express emotional messages to its audience and they feel something.
3.Students will explore various mediums & techniques developing skills in their use & creative problem solving.
4.Students will develop a broader understanding of art and design with its historical importance and
contemporary concerns.

Required Textbooks None required

Recommended: Design Basics by David A. Lauer and Stephen Pentak (Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, Belmont, CA, 2002),
an in-depth overview at low cost (regardless of edition, at bookstore.) Wucius Wong’s design books are also engaging.
Johannes Itten’s Design and Form: The Basic Course at the Bauhaus and The Art of Color, and Joseph Alber’s Interaction of
Color, are good for research. Visual Design (using class concepts) is everywhere (stores, magazines, tv, internet, etc.) Look
around!

Required Materials & Supplies

You may need to replenish items during the semester. (Do not purchase items prior to first day of class discussion.)
1. The following items can be from recycled sources or from the grocery store:
A notebook or sketchbook sectioned for this class only, for assignments, lecture notes, hand-outs
Black construction paper or uniform black paper (optional, if project is not digital)
Cheap Pentel or Bic #2 0.7 mm mechanical pencil
Some kind of water jar, recycled plastic with lid
Combination or key lock for locker
Box, backpack, or bag to carry supplies in (students often use Asel’s shopping bag provided with kit)
Magazines, fonts, color and numbers from newspaper glossies, advertisements, mailers, and magazines
2. 2D Design - Tady “KIT” – pick up your pre-assembled kit at a discount purchase at Asel Art, S/W corner of I75 and
Beltline, (3 doors down from McDonald’s facing the highway, phone 972-690-6320, it contains:
Red Rope paper portfolio or handmade cardboard portfolio big enough (20x26”) for 18x24” drawing pad and projects
Cheap, clear triangle, not too small, such as a 30/60/90, 8” OR 45/45/90, 8”
Exacto pen with blade
Rubber cement, such as 4 oz. with brush

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 Tracing paper (such as Hytone parchment 100), 14x17”
White vinyl/plastic eraser, such as Mars Staedtler
Nylon pen (black-fine point .005 or .20MM), such as Micron; or Prismacolor double ended broad/fine (best)
Binder Clips, such as Bulldog clips (2 of the approximately 2” or 3”size for example)
Masking Tape, ½”, the cheap kind (drafting tape is NOT necessary)
Strathmore Drawing Pad (Series 400) 18x24” or similar smooth surface type – top bound, white or cream
Ruler 12” or 18”, cork back works best, but not necessary
6B drawing pencil
Ink, 1 oz. such as Higgins
Palette Kit #1013 or similar (plastic palette, 9 ¾” x 13 ½”, for watercolors, large mixing area, 20 tubs/wells, lid,
storage)
Sabelline brush (Round, size 4) Artificial, synthetic sabelline (at least one, students may find 2-3 helpful) OR #6
American Painter 2300 Shader
Designer Colors Gouache, Windsor/Newton: (These colors are selected for a special palette, do not substitute)
Ivory Black, Zinc White, Cadmium Yellow Pale, Cobalt blue, Magenta red (14ml)
Items provided by instructor: Specialized Color Pak Paper
If additional supplies are needed: Hobby Lobby, MJDesigns, Michaels, Sav On Office, Office Depot, Office Max, and websites (allow 5-7
days shipping) www.dickblick.com www.pearlpaint.com www.cheapjoes.com www.danielsmith.com www.utrecht.com

Assignments & Academic Calendar

The following is subject to change.

Aug 21 First Day of class, introduction, material requirements; assign items to bring in; Assign Found Good and Bad Design.

Aug 28 Have all supplies today.

Lecture Part I : The Elements and Principles of Design – Visual Vocabulary and Overview for Found Design & Artist Research
Project (due date will be announced)
(Aug 28 Last day to Add; Sept 1 Labor Day; Sept 1 Census Day; Sept 1 Last day to drop w/o a W)

Sept 4 Lecture: Area Division Project: The Grid, Scale, Proportion (Fibonnaci Series, Golden Rectangle, The Modular, etc.)

Sept 11 Museum Visit for Museum project or Design Firm Visit or Rachofsky House

Sept 18 Area Division Project Due, Critique

Lecture: Figure Ground Integration Project

Sept 25 Figure Ground Integration Due, Critique;

Lecture: Value Project: Composition in Full Range and Limited Keys

Oct 2 Value Project due, critique

Lecture: Line and Texture Investigation Project

Oct 9 Line and Texture Investigation Project due, critique

Lecture: Variations Project (Interior, Exterior, Superimposition, Transformation, Extension, etc.)
Mid-term/All projects so far must be present
(All late projects must be turned in today to count for mid-term; no first term projects can be turned in after this date for credit)
(Oct 15 Midterm grades due by 10:00 a.m.)

Oct 16* Work in progress Variations Project

Oct 23 Variations Project Due, critique

Lecture: Introduction to Color and Color Theory
Color Aid Investigations Project - Simultaneous Contrast, Value & Saturation Study; Illusion of Transparency; Optical Vibration

Oct 30 Color Continued; critique

Bezold Effect Project

Nov 6 Bezold Project due;

Painted Investigations Project - Color Wheel, Complementary Tonal Scales, Tints and Shades, Complex Mixtures;
Computer Color vs. Painted Color vs. Printed Color; Color Temperature

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Nov 13* Work in Progress Color Work

Nov 20 Lecture: Art, Advertising and Design - Limited Palettes (Analogous, Monochromatic, etc.) and Itten’s Contrast Theories
(Contrast of Extension, Contrast of Saturation, etc.)
10 Limited Palettes including Itten’s Contrast Theories Project

Nov 27 Holiday Thanksgiving

Dec 4 Last regular class meeting; Color Work due as discussed; Final call for late work following Oct 9; have all work present for
review.
Color Emotion and Subversion; Natural color vs. manufactured/computer color

Dec 11 Final Critique/Exam during regular class time; work returned; have all work present for review; in-class project or due date for
final project

Grading Policy
i. Concepts in this studio class can only be absorbed through the “hands-on, workshop experiences” characteristic of this class.
ii. Attending all classes & participating in class studio & discussion activities is the best path to successful completion of this
course.
iii. The semester grade evaluates in-class work/participation, outside assignments, and your midterm and final critique/portfolio.
iv. Projects must be completed by due dates for full credit.
v. Projects are sequential for building your skills, so therefore all projects are important. Expectations rise as the course advances
and your skills improve.
vi. ALL grade concerns should be discussed PRIOR to the end of the semester. If you are worried about your GPA or scholarship,
be pro-active with your concerns and meet with me periodically DURING the semester when suggestions are effective for
improving your outcome.
Evaluations consider the following objectives:
(1) The commitment to attend full classes regularly and to be prepared with the proper materials for projects
(2) The completion of projects in a timely manner
(3) Portfolio of assigned work thoughtfully exhibits growth or understanding of design objectives and principles; and shows results,
commitment, effort, focus, complexity, and willingness to be open to new ideas. Work shows demonstrated awareness of
problems involved, experimentation within objectives, variety in solutions and investigations. Work exhibits good
craftsmanship, care, presentation and execution.
(4) Participation in class studio and discussions, critiques, and activities; maintains a good attitude and has a good work ethic.
Respects fellow students and studio property.
(5) All projects are equally weighted; items 1-4 are evident in the work and work ethic
The above criteria suggests possible grade example outcomes (below):
A: All objectives/projects are achieved. Exemplary commitment, effort, and results are demonstrated in all work.
Participation is excellent. The student is fully engaged in the process of learning.
B: All objectives/projects are achieved. Good results and good growth are demonstrated in work. The student makes a
strong effort. Good participation in class.
C: Many objectives are achieved, satisfactory results shown in most work. Some assignments may be late or unfinished,
due to a variety of reasons; and/or student’s habits may be influencing their ability to practice, execute and grow
skills important to the class objectives.
D: Important objectives are not achieved. Course work is late, incomplete, or missing for evaluations. Student is struggling
with class participation. Focus and commitment to the class objectives may be factors.
F: Failed course. Lack of work, attendance too low, disruptive to learning process. Student should have withdrawn by
deadline.

Course & Instructor Policies

Retaining Artwork: Students must retain all artwork for review at the final critique. All artwork must be cared for and available for
evaluation at each class period (portfolio). Some student work may be selected and retained by the professor temporarily.
Work will be returned to the students.

Critiques and class discussion: require mandatory participation and will be scheduled intermittently throughout the semester.
Critiques are the studio equivalents to a midterm test and a final exam. Yet unlike an exam, it is a group discussion that
requires you to be present the entire time and participate during the entire discussion. Missing a critique is unacceptable.

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Class etiquette/citizenship: During class, it is important to be mindfully present, therefore please turn off all cell phones, blackberry,
beepers, headphones, ipods, and (any thing of that nature) as well as attention to other class projects and non-class related
conversations.

Mid-term evaluation: You will receive a mid-term evaluation (date TBA) to help you determine where you stand grade-wise and how
you can improve or continue to sustain success. There are no extra credit projects.

Attendance Policy: Concepts in this class can only be absorbed through the “hands-on, workshop experiences” characteristic of this
class. Attending all classes and participating in class studio and discussion activities is the best path to successful completion
of this course. Attend every class, on time, and do not leave class unexpectedly or early. We all have challenges, so I have
worked with a “Keep it Simple” policy as follows: For life’s unexpected upsets, you are allowed ONE excused absence, and I
don’t need an excuse or a doctor’s note. The second absence may influence your grade. The third and each next absence
automatically lowers your grade by one letter grade. A total of 5 absences will result in a failing grade.

Excused/Unexcused: Please note these guidelines apply to all “excused” and “unexcused” absences, such as sickness, work
schedule, family commitments, and transportation problems. I am available to provide guidance with challenges and wish to
ensure your attendance and successful completion of this course.

Missed class: Since the instructor cannot repeat the lecture or demo classroom experience for you, you are responsible for attending
class, and, for missed class material you should consult a fellow student for updates. Therefore, befriend your classmates and
help each other with keeping up with missed class material and preparations for next class. I am available to help you and to
provide guidance with challenges and wish to ensure your attendance, understanding and successful completion of this
course. Often I review material and assist students during class as we work on the project (hence the “workshop”). Overall, I
prefer face to face meetings and, even better, in-class discussions (your project question may be shared by others and it is
good to see your peers work and learn from each other.)
Due dates, Late work, make-up work: Due Dates will be determined on a project by project basis. Each project due date will
be announced in class, usually due the following class. If you are absent on the date an assignment is due, it is expected that
you turn the project in on the next class meeting day, and it will be considered “late”. Evaluation of the project will take into
consideration that the project was late and therefore that project cannot be an “A”. Overall, anything CHRONIC (things that
happen more than once) will adversely effect your grade. Anything other than “chronic” will be taken into consideration as a
case in “learning, growth or improvement” if the offense (aesthetic or practical) does not occur again.

Final Critique/Exam: See Assignment calendar. Final Exam/Critique held during regular class time of exam week

Tests, Papers: Grading and weight of evaluation will be outlined if assigned.

Class projects, descriptions, due dates: will be announced in class sequentially.

Note to non-majors and majors: This is a visual and hands-on learning experience, and some students may experience a learning
curve with studio art materials or new ideas. However, growth is expected due to practice, willingness to be open to new ideas,
through class participation and one on one discussion. For all students, as class progresses, expectations rise. Strive to do
your best. Attitude is important.

Outside Assignments: Generally there will be an outside assignment each week AND due the following class unless specified. Each
outside assignment is designed to fall within a university norm/parameter of a 4-6 hour time commitment per project. Some
students may not need that amount of time to successfully complete each assignment and some assignments may not require
as many hours. However, it is advised that students map out in their schedule at the beginning of the semester when this 4-6
hour time commitment will occur (or two 2-3 hour sessions). Additionally, students must recognize that unlike studying (which
can be done virtually anywhere), the art projects require a suitable work table setting (and time to set up, warm up your eyes,
clean up, and self-critique - hence the 4-6 hour commitment.) The art studios are open and you are welcome to work in them if
they are not in use by a class. Please clean up after yourself and keep the art studios orderly.

Classroom breaks: Generally studio classes of this length do not have scheduled class breaks due to their workshop atmosphere. It is
advised that students prepare themselves for class so that they do not have to take a break and risk missing critical
information. However, natural pauses in the class occur. The best time to take a break is after the critique and lecture, during
the time when you are allowed to work in class on an assigned project and when the professor is working individually with
students. Please do not disrupt the class when you enter or leave. Habitual frequent breaks or long absences from class are
discouraged and will effect your grade.

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Field Trip Policies

Off-campus Instruction and Course Activities
Off-campus, out-of-state, and foreign instruction and activities are subject to state law and University policies and procedures regarding travel and risk-related activities.
Information regarding these rules and regulations may be found at the website address http://www.utdallas.edu/BusinessAffairs/Travel_Risk_Activities.htm. Additional
information is available from the office of the school dean. Below is a description of any travel and/or risk-related activity associated with this course.

Student Conduct & Discipline

The University of Texas System and The University of Texas at Dallas have rules and regulations for the orderly and efficient conduct of their business. It is
the responsibility of each student and each student organization to be knowledgeable about the rules and regulations which govern student conduct and activities. General
information on student conduct and discipline is contained in the UTD printed publication, A to Z Guide, which is provided to all registered students each academic year.
The University of Texas at Dallas administers student discipline within the procedures of recognized and established due process. Procedures are defined and
described in the Rules and Regulations, Series 50000, Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, and in Title V, Rules on Student Services and Activities of the
university’s Handbook of Operating Procedures. Copies of these rules and regulations are available to students in the Office of the Dean of Students, where staff members
are available to assist students in interpreting the rules and regulations (SU 1.602, 972/883-6391) and online at http://www.utdallas.edu/judicialaffairs/UTDJudicialAffairs-
HOPV.html
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as well as the Regents’ Rules, university regulations, and administrative rules. Students are subject to discipline for violating the standards of conduct whether such
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Academic Integrity The faculty expects from its students a high level of responsibility and academic honesty. Because the value of an academic degree depends upon
the absolute integrity of the work done by the student for that degree, it is imperative that a student demonstrate a high standard of individual honor in his or her scholastic
work.
Scholastic Dishonesty, any student who commits an act of scholastic dishonesty is subject to discipline. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to
cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for
another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts.
Plagiarism, especially from the web, from portions of papers for other classes, and from any other source is unacceptable and will be dealt with under the
university’s policy on plagiarism (see general catalog for details). This course will use the resources of turnitin.com, which searches the web for possible plagiarism and is
over 90% effective.

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including music and software. Copying, displaying, reproducing, or distributing copyrighted works may infringe the copyright owner’s rights and such infringement is subject
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the fair use exemption, see http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/copypol2.htm

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time, email raises some issues concerning security and the identity of each individual in an email exchange. The university encourages all official student email
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UTD furnishes each student with a free email account that is to be used in all communication with university personnel. The Department of Information Resources at U.T.
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Withdrawal from Class The administration of this institution has set deadlines for withdrawal of any college-level courses. These dates and times are published in that
semester's course catalog. Administration procedures must be followed. It is the student's responsibility to handle withdrawal requirements from any class. In other words, I
cannot drop or withdraw any student. You must do the proper paperwork to ensure that you will not receive a final grade of "F" in a course if you choose not to attend the
class once you are enrolled.

Student Grievance Procedures Procedures for student grievances are found in Title V, Rules on Student Services and Activities, of the university’s Handbook of
Operating Procedures.
In attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades, evaluations, or other fulfillments of academic responsibility, it is the obligation of the student
first to make a serious effort to resolve the matter with the instructor, supervisor, administrator, or committee with whom the grievance originates (hereafter called “the
respondent”). Individual faculty members retain primary responsibility for assigning grades and evaluations. If the matter cannot be resolved at that level, the grievance
must be submitted in writing to the respondent with a copy of the respondent’s School Dean. If the matter is not resolved by the written response provided by the
respondent, the student may submit a written appeal to the School Dean. If the grievance is not resolved by the School Dean’s decision, the student may make a written
appeal to the Dean of Graduate or Undergraduate Education, and the deal will appoint and convene an Academic Appeals Panel. The decision of the Academic Appeals
Panel is final. The results of the academic appeals process will be distributed to all involved parties.
Copies of these rules and regulations are available to students in the Office of the Dean of Students, where staff members are available to assist students in
interpreting the rules and regulations.

Incomplete Grade Policy As per university policy, incomplete grades will be granted only for work unavoidably missed at the semester’s end and only if 70% of the course
work has been completed. An incomplete grade must be resolved within eight (8) weeks from the first day of the subsequent long semester. If the required work to
complete the course and to remove the incomplete grade is not submitted by the specified deadline, the incomplete grade is changed automatically to a grade of F.

Disability Services The goal of Disability Services is to provide students with disabilities educational opportunities equal to those of their non-disabled peers. Disability
Services is located in room 1.610 in the Student Union. Office hours are Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.;
and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The contact information for the Office of Disability Services is:
The University of Texas at Dallas, SU 22
PO Box 830688
Richardson, Texas 75083-0688
(972) 883-2098 (voice or TTY)
disabilityservice@utdallas.edu

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If you anticipate issues related to the format or requirements of this course, please meet with the Coordinator of Disability Services. The Coordinator is available to discuss
ways to ensure your full participation in the course. If you determine that formal, disability-related accommodations are necessary, it is very important that you be registered
with Disability Services to notify them of your eligibility for reasonable accommodations. Disability Services can then plan how best to coordinate your accommodations.
It is the student’s responsibility to notify his or her professors of the need for such an accommodation. Disability Services provides students with letters to
present to faculty members to verify that the student has a disability and needs accommodations. Individuals requiring special accommodation should contact the
professor after class or during office hours.

Religious Holy Days The University of Texas at Dallas will excuse a student from class or other required activities for the travel to and observance of a religious holy day
for a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property tax under Section 11.20, Tax Code, Texas Code Annotated.
The student is encouraged to notify the instructor or activity sponsor as soon as possible regarding the absence, preferably in advance of the assignment. The
student, so excused, will be allowed to take the exam or complete the assignment within a reasonable time after the absence: a period equal to the length of the absence,
up to a maximum of one week. A student who notifies the instructor and completes any missed exam or assignment may not be penalized for the absence. A student who
fails to complete the exam or assignment within the prescribed period may receive a failing grade for that exam or assignment.
If a student or an instructor disagrees about the nature of the absence [i.e., for the purpose of observing a religious holy day] or if there is similar disagreement
about whether the student has been given a reasonable time to complete any missed assignments or examinations, either the student or the instructor may request a ruling
from the chief executive officer of the institution, or his or her designee. The chief executive officer or designee must take into account the legislative intent of TEC
51.911(b), and the student and instructor will abide by the decision of the chief executive officer or designee.

These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the Professor.

Please read your syllabus and ask questions in the first two weeks of school. Please keep this copy and cut and return the bottom to me
as requested (by the second or third class meeting).

I, ____________________________________(Print) ___________________________________(sign),
have read and understand the syllabus for the class 2D/Tady.

If I am absent, I acknowledge that I am responsible for obtaining material missed during class. The following individuals are peers
who might be mutually helpful in my absence.

Names_______________________________phones_________________________________

(Student Copy above)

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(Professor Copy)

I, ____________________________________ (Print) ___________________________________(sign),

Have read and understand the syllabus for the class 2D/Tady

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