ART 122 - Two Dimensional Design

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Art

Description:

Two Dimensional Design is a foundation art and design course in which students learn and practice the elements and principles of design commonly used as guidelines for the visual arts. Using black and white media, instructors will introduce students to various artist materials and methods. Through the design process, students will explore compositional options, configure spatial arrangements, produce and assess solutions in an effort to develop visual and conceptual skills. Exposure to contemporary and historical artists, demonstration, discussion, and critique will supplement studio practices. Required artist materials will be covered at the start of the semester. No experience necessary. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Articulate and employ the elements and principles of design; Practice the design process through a production of multiple solutions and concept development from idea to final version; Recognize, problem solve, and remedy design issues; Strategize and produce cohesive compositions; Properly utilize a range of artist materials and methods; Successfully activate space using point, line and shape; Demonstrate variety within repetition; Implement plane shifts to create volume; Demonstrate successful figure / ground relationships; Create an illusion of movement, surface distortion, and/or spatial ambiguity; Produce a value scale and effectively utilize value to supplement design plans; Understanding and application of nonobjective imagery; Analyze, describe, and assess artwork.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(MAT 025 and (REA 050 or REA 075 or ENG 099) or Appropriate Placement Test Scores

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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