Department of Art
Course Syllabus (tentative as of 07.19.04)
GRD 205
02: Drawn Design (3
Credits)
Prerequisites:
N/A
Wednesday
12:45 Š 3:35 p.m. / Room ART 106
Graphic
Design Program
Office:
201A Art Building
Telephone:
513-244-4203
Office
hours:
Monday 3:45
Š 5 p.m.; Tuesday 10:30 Š12 p.m., 1 Š 3 p.m.; Wednesday 3:45 Š 5 p.m.
E-mail:
Michael_Kroeger@mail.msj.edu
Course
Objectives
The learning
objectives of this class will center on fundamental graphic drawing exercises
and approaches that will promote critical seeing, and continue to develop each
studentÕs manual drawing skills.
All assignments will address visual perception abilities as applied to
graphic drawing. The drawing
process will begin with simple, single forms, and progress to multiple element
formats. The course focuses on
visual form categories of line, value contrasts, and shape studies.
Experimentation will be encouraged, with emphasis on the opportunities and obligations
concerning the control of rendered drawn design. The final drawings will culminate in the graphic translation
of a glass object either a clear bottle or drinking glass.
At the
conclusion of this course the student will be able to:
InstructorÕs
Texts
Basic
Principles of Design, Manfred Maier. Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, Inc.,
New York, 1980. Volume One, Object Drawing.
Graphic
Design Sources, Kenneth Hiebert. Yale University Press, 1998.
Drawing
as Design Process, Peter Olpe, Verlag Niggli AG, 1997.
Supplemental
Reading
A History
of Graphic Design, Philip Meggs
Print, ID
(International Design), Eye
Class
Policies
Attendance
is important, as this is a studio class.
Come prepared to work in class, with all supplies, and expect to stay
the entire class period. Accurate
attendance records are kept by the instructor, and comprise an important
component of each studentÕs success and grade.
Student work
will be displayed at the beginning of every class meeting utilizing the
critique method of teaching. Class
discussion at this time is essential.
In-class work sessions will take place after a new project is assigned
but with consultation by the instructor.
If class time allows, a preliminary critique will be held prior to
dismissal of each class meeting.
This critique is for the purpose of clarifying the expectations of the
assigned project that will be completed outside of class.
Grades
„ Grades
will be earned only by the work presented at the scheduled critique time.
„ There will
be no make up work, or extra credit work accepted for classes missed.
„ Do not
attempt to complete an assignment for a class you did not attend. Come to class
the following week, ready to work on the new problem assigned.
Evaluations
Grades are
based on attendance, classroom work habits, critique grades, meeting assignment
deadlines, self-motivation and individual improvement and progress on the work
assigned. Grades may be discussed, privately, at any time during the semester,
after the class is dismissed.
Class
Fees / Furnished Supplies
Drawing
pencils (2B, 4B and 6B), 1 kneaded rubber eraser, x-acto knife, black and white
plaka,
18 x 24 inch Strathmore Drawing paper and tracing paper.
Supply
List
1. 18 inch
all steel ruler
2. Small tipped
water color brush (#1, #2, #3)
and 1 medium
tipped watercolor brush (#6, #7, #8)
3. Small
container for water with screw off lid (or) small palette + container for water
4. 1 small
tipped permanent black marker & 1 broad tipped permanent black marker
Tentative
Assignment Schedule
1. Series of pencil drawings
exploring one and two point perspective
2. Shape
& line exercises
3. Shape +
letter form studies
4. Graphic
translation incorporating all aspects of previous studies
Absence
Policy
10 minutes late=
1 tardy
3 tardy = 1
absence
3 absences =
1 grade drop
Three
absences from class (3 consecutive weeks) = suggestion of dropping this class
keep the instructor apprised of reasons for absences.
Please call Professor KroegerÕs
office to leave a voice message.