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Become aware of the principles and elements of design, and develop verbal and
visual understanding.
Develop a working vocabulary of design allowing creation, interpretation, and
Learning Outcomes critical thinking and analysis (critiques) within all fields of the visual arts.
Gain the ability to compose visually.
Develop creative problem solving skills used in communicating visually as an
artist.
Design and Form: The Basic Course at the Bauhaus by Johannes Itten
1. The following items can be from recycled sources or from various retail:
A notebook or sketchbook for this class only, for assignments, lecture notes,
hand-outs Cheap Pentel or Bic #2 0.7 mm mechanical pencil
Some kind of water jar, recycled plastic with lid
Several rags of absorbent material
Scissors
Box, backpack, or bag to carry supplies in (students often use Asel’s shopping
bag provided with kit)
2. USB Flash Drive or other portable storage device for digital imaging materials
Red Rope paper portfolio or handmade cardboard portfolio big enough (20x26”)
for drawing pad and projects
Exacto pen with blade
Rubber cement, such as 4 oz. with brush
6B Woodless Drawing Pencil
Pencil, HB
Pencil, 2H
White vinyl/plastic eraser, such as Mars Staedtler
Kneaded eraser
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens – set of three (black)
Masking Tape, 1”, the cheap kind (drafting tape is NOT necessary)
Strathmore Drawing Pad (Series 400) 14” x 17” or similar smooth surface type –
top bound, white or cream
Ruler 12” or 18”, cork back works best, but not necessary
Ink, 1 oz. such as Higgins
Bamboo brush
Palette Kit #1013 or similar (plastic palette, 9 3/4” x 13 1/2”, 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)
Topics Assignments
Class introduction – The major categories of 2D elements and principles
January 13 procedures – goals – for visual communications will be covered
expectations throughout the course. Weekly exercises and projects
January 20 are designed to explore the potential of formal design
January 27 Format elements and the principles of composition and to
February 3 Line increase understanding of message and
February 10 Shape communication.
February 17 Texture/pattern
February 24 Text Some exercises are executed by hand and some
March 3 Value digitally. In some cases, the exercise instructions will
March 10 Color indicate the required method of execution.
March 17 Balance Assignments in the form of exercises and projects
Visual Hierarchy will be performed both in class and outside of class.
March 24
March 31 Rhythm
Unity Out of class assignments:
April 7 Go to this address:
April 14 Space/depth/scale
Illusion of Motion http://www.utdallas.edu/~melacy/
April 21 click on arts 2380.003 2D Design Foundations and
April 28 the link will take you to the assignment page:
May 5 Portfolio Review http://www.utdallas.edu/~melacy/pages/index02.html
Course Policies
Concepts are through lectures, exercises and projects.
Successfully completing this course involves attending all classes & participating in
class studio & discussion.
The semester grade evaluates in-class work/participation, class exercises, and
projects.
All work must be completed by due dates for full credit.
All assignments are valued. Grading criteria rises as the class progresses.
Discuss questions regarding grades concurrent with any concern.
Considerations in evaluations:
Grading (credit) Attend class from 10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and be prepared with the proper materials.
Criteria Complete assignments within specified time.
Work demonstrates effort, focus, complexity, and growth or understanding of design
objectives and principles with evidence of openness to new learning processes.
Work shows demonstrated awareness of problems involved, experimentation within
objectives, variety in solutions and investigations. Work exhibits good craftsmanship,
care, presentation and execution.
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.