College of Mount St. Joseph           Course # & Section & credit hours  Art 103 04

 

Department of           Art                                                    Sem._S1_Year_ 2007__

 

 

 Course Name_______Design__________

Syllabus

 

Prerequisites:   None

 

 

Instructor:     Daniel E. Mader

                                      T (office) 513 244 4317

                                      T (home) 859 441 2652

                                      E  dan_mader@mail.msj.edu

                                      F 513 244 4942

                                      W  http://inside.msj.edu/academics/faculty/maderd

 

                                   

Course Meets:          

                                    T/H 12.45 – 3.35p

 

 

 

Required Text:          D. Lauer; S Pentak, Design Basics, 6th Ed, Wadsworth, 2005

 

Course Description:

 

Introduction to the elements and principles of two-dimensional design; creative problem solving using a variety of tools, materials and approaches.

 

MSJ Undergraduate Learning Outcomes and Performance Indicators (LO/PIs)

 

The purpose of the Liberal Arts and Science curriculum at the Mount is to provide you with a broader academic context for your learning in and outside of your major.  It is to further provide you with a learning perspective for a lifetime of study in a diverse and complex world.  By graduation with your Baccalaureate Degree, you will demonstrate your comprehension in the areas below—the areas of your e-portfolio, in which you will archive examples of work.

 

A.  Global/Citizenship: Understand and appreciate the interdependence and interrelatedness of all people as well as of people and their environment

 

1.   Document and reflect on participation in a service or leadership experience during your College years

2.   Demonstrate knowledge about global issues confronting persons in the contemporary world

3.   Explain aspects of the Judeo-Christian tradition as they intersect with other religions, philosophical ideologies, and global issues

4.   Reflect critically on personal and professional development during the college years in the context of global citizenship

 

B.  Ethics: Understand the Judeo-Christian ethical tradition and recognize ethical responsibility in your personal and professional life

 

  1. Describe ethical responsibilities in the context of professional and/or scholarly practice
  2. Explain how the Judeo-Christian tradition emphasizes social justice and responsibility
  3. Assess ethical concerns of a problem or dilemma
  4. Construct and defend an ethical response to a problem or dilemma

 

C.  Interdependence/Interdisciplinarity: Draw on disciplinary perspectives and integrate your insights through construction of a more comprehensive perspective

 

1.   Demonstrate a capacity for inclusive, not dualistic thinking, recognizing the presence of ambiguity

2.   Compare and contrast viewpoints from different disciplines and perspectives (multidisciplinarity)

3.   Integrate knowledge and concepts across disciplines (interdisciplinarity)

4.   Explain the global interconnectedness of social and natural systems

 

D.  Sociocultural Relationships: Understand social and cultural influences on behavior

 

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of culturally held and socially maintained biases
  2. Explain the influence of social and cultural diversity on human systems
  3. Explain how religious and spiritual values influence social practices
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of the continual development of societies (for example, religious influences, economic conditions, philosophical ideologies, etc.)
  5. Understand the interdependence of people from different social and cultural backgrounds

 

E.  Communication: Construct and interpret various forms of communication including written, oral, and visual effectively and ethically

 

  1. Control surface features (syntax, grammar, punctuation, spelling), presentation and documentation
  2. Adapt messages (form and structure) to meet the needs of the audience and context
  3. Use communication media effectively and creatively

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F.   Critical/Creative Thinking: Reason in an open-ended manner to evaluate a situation, generates multiple solutions, and supports the reasoning behind a solution

 

  1. Distinguish among categories of information (e.g. fact, opinion; relevant, irrelevant; biased, unbiased)
  2. Interpret quantitative and qualitative information
  3. Support a position with appropriate evidence
  4. Integrate your own ideas with those of others to address an issue
  5. Demonstrate an ability to apply a creative process using imagination and intuition to solve a problem

 

 

Course Objectives within the framework of MSJ Undergraduate LO/PI:  (At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to):

 

 

  1. Demonstrate the ability to think critically after examining professional design from text and CD/slide discussions, and applying lessons learned (F2 to 5);
  2. Demonstrate the ability to think creatively after using visual problem solving necessary to complete each design project, and going one step further (E2 to 3; F1 to 5);
  3. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through active participation in informal class discussion and student group critiques (E2 to 3; F1 to 5);
  4. Demonstrate the ability to express or respond to aesthetic qualities through completion of projects, written Student Self-Evaluation of Art, and class discussion of work examined in gallery/museum/fieldtrip visits (A2, 4; E1 to 3; F1 to 5);
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of the central beliefs, practices, and heritage of cultures other than their own, and integrate knowledge gained from two or more disciplines through participation in group critiques and evaluation dialogue at final individual critique (A2, 4; C2 to 4, D5);
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of technical processes in design through successful completion of focused exercises, and projects (F1 to 5).

 

 

E-Portfolio

 

As part of college assessment process, you must keep an electronic file for each class and/or term with examples of your art/written work.  The visual pieces must be jpeg images taken with a digital camera. You are responsible for taking the images and storing them, until uploading them to your e-portfolio. Your are responsible for maintaining your e-portfolio throughout your college years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teaching Methodology (Learning Strategies):

 

Lecture, discussion, visuals, readings, critiques, and field trips

 

 

Method of Evaluating Achievement of Outcomes:

 

There are six projects and one exam.  They are roughly weighted as follows:

 

Project 1 – 5    10% each or 50% total

Project 6                            40%

Exam                                 10%

 

Also factored into the project grades is participation during critiques and discussion of readings.

 

Special

 

From time to time you may be directed to special information for this class at

<   http://inside.msj.edu/academics/faculty/maderd/  >.

 

 

Attendance Policy:

 

Students are expected to attend, to be on time, and to stay for ALL classes. Missing, being tardy, or leaving early can result in drop of letter grade and/or failure of course.

 

 

 

 

Academic Integrity:

 

When we use the information and language of others to enrich our reflection and research papers we must:

 

-Tell the reader when we are quoting and indicate the source (person, book, article, etc.) of the quotation;

 

-Tell the reader when we are paraphrasing and indicate the source (person, book, article, etc.) of that information.

 

Quoting or paraphrasing the information and/or language of a source without naming the source is plagiarism.  Plagiarism is unacceptable in an academic institution and is subject to penalty.  Please consult the College Catalog and the Student Handbook for additional information and policies regarding academic honesty.

 

 

Tentative Course Outline:

 

August

 

Tue. 29           Introduction; #1 Rhythm: Expanded Photo (Read 1,2,6)

Thur. 31         --DISCUSS CHAPTERS 1,2,6--; Rhythm cont’d

 

September

 

Tue. 5           Rhythm cont’d

Thur. 7           Rhythm cont’d

Tue. 12            CRIT: RHYTHM; #2 Emphasis/Focal Point/Golden Mean: Collage (Read 3,4)

Thur. 14          --DISCUSS CHAPTERS 3,4--Emphasis cont’d

Tue. 19           Emphasis cont’d

Thur. 21         Emphasis cont’d

Tue. 26           CRIT: EMPHASIS; #3 Color Theory exercises (Read 13)

Thur. 28         --DISCUSS CHAPTER 13--Color cont’d

 

October

 

--SPECIAL: MON 2 MEET CAC DOWNTOWN CINCI FOR FIELD TRIP--

Tue. 3           --NO CLASS AFTER FIELD TRIP--

Thur. 5           Color cont’d

Tue. 10             Color cont’d

Thur. 12           DUE: COLOR THEORY EXERCISES; #4  Balance: Abstraction/Non-

                         Objectivity (Read 5,7,8)     

Tue. 17           --DISCUSS CHAPTERS 5,7,8--Balance cont’d

Thur. 19         Balance cont’d

Tue. 24           Balance cont’d; (mid-term course/teacher evaluations)

Thur. 26         CRIT: BALANCE; #5 Motion: Illusion/Actual movement (Read 11)

Tue. 31           --DISCUSS CHAPTER 11; see MTH 183 lecture material—Motion

                  Cont’d

November

 

Thur. 2         Motion cont’d

Tue. 7            Motion cont’d

Thur. 9           CRIT: MOTION; #6 Illusion of Space: Monument to Self (Read 9,

                 10,12)

Tue. 14           --DISCUSS CHAPTERS 9,10,12--Illusion of Space cont’d

Thur. 16      Illusion of Space cont’d

Tue. 21          --EXAM--Illusion of Space cont’d

Thur. 23        (Thanksgiving Recess  --  no classes)

Tue. 28          Illusion of Space cont’d

Thur. 30        Illusion of Space cont’d

 

December

 

Tue. 5           Illusion of Space cont’d

Thur. 7          CRIT: ILLUSION OF SPACE + tallied time sheets

                      (Mon 11 – Fri. 15 semester final exams) 

Mon. 11         10.30 – 12.20a Final Exam period - Course/Teacher Evaluation

 

Materials:

 

The art fee is used to cover general studio class costs, and some initial art supplies.  These can include:

 

Self-healing cutting mat

Assortment of foam board, cardstock, manila tag, crescent board etc.

Sharpie pen

Color aid and other colored paper

Color wheel

Glue stick

Tape

Tri-Tix rubber cream glue

Artist knife

Elmer’s Glue

12” metal ruler

 

Beyond the above the student provides a good pair of scissors, compass, and any pencils etc.  Other materials should be sought as needed. I suggest Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Michael’s, Wilson’s, John R. Green, Dollar Store; Dollar Tree; Hobby Lobby, Richwood Flea Market etc.

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Important Notes:

1.     LATE PROJECTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. MISSED EXAM MAY NOT BE MADE UP. No post facto (after the fact) excuses are accepted.

2.     Bring marked up text and/or notes from your reading of the text to discussion days.

3.           Students are required to attend all classes.

4.     Outside studio time:  academic policy holds that the student may expect up to 2 hrs. outside work for every credit hr. taken per week.  You are expected to spend 3 hours outside of class per week on design reading, research travel/purchase of materials, and actual studio work.  For the 15 weeks of the semester, this equals 45 hours to qualify you for a minimal grade of "C".  A log sheet is provided for you to record time.  These totaled sheets will be examined on Thursday, Dec 7.  In addition, any class miss adds 3 outside hours to the 45 hours of outside work required. 

5.     General Procedure for Each Project:

a.     Visual presentation and discussion of project and guidelines by instructor

b.     Gathering of materials to be used

c.     Execution of the piece

d.     Group Critique/ Student Self-Evaluation of Art

e.     Written notes and grades from instructor