ART 112 · 3 credits
Two-Dimensional Design
Introduction to visual language utilized in all areas of art. Basic compositional principles and elements of two-dimensional design practiced through assigned projects. Various media explored. Application of design principles.
SUN transfer identifier
ART 1112
Prerequisites
Reading Proficiency
General Education Competency
Critical Thinking
Lecture
1
Lab
6
Course Content
- Creative process
- Application of design principles including unity and variety, rhythm, balance, emphasis and focal point, and proportion and scale
- Application of design elements including shape and volume, space, line, texture, light, color, time and value
- Two-dimensional art media tools
- Formal elements and principles of design
- Historical and contemporary art examples
- Critique
Learning Outcomes
- Define and employ the steps of the creative process. (1)
- Use design principles such as unity and variety, rhythm, balance, emphasis and focal point, and proportion and scale to develop two-dimensional works of art. (2)
- Use design elements such as shape and volume, space, line, texture, color and value to develop two-dimensional works of art. (3)
- Use art media and tools to create two-dimensional works of art. (4)
- Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (5)
- Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (5)
- Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (5)
- Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (6)
- Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (7)
Required Assessment
- Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.