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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ARTS 102 - Color and Design Theory I
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in or ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing , or ENGL 075 - Co-Requisite Integrated Readin
PROGRAM: Fine Arts
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
STUDIO HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
A critical thinking course that delves into the thought processes and manual skills needed in design and its application in the realm of two-dimensional fine arts. Beginning to intermediate design and color theory will be addressed through the manipulation of imagery in two-dimensional media. Critical thinking, problem-solving and manual techniques will be emphasized equally.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Discuss beginning to intermediate design theory.
- Use multiple levels of tools and materials to develop two-dimensional and three-dimensional design.
- Discuss specific and complex design concepts.
- Apply fundamental elements and principles of design.
- Analyze color interaction.
- Apply creative and visual problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate descriptive and analytical skills in thinking and writing.
- Explore historical and contemporary relationships and content in regards to the elements and principles of design.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Basic 2-D perspective
- Fundamental design principles
- Complex idea development
- Fundamental value and light applications
- Composition
- Problem-solving with form
- Craft and execution
- The creative process
- Current and historical design applications
- Visual balance
- Detailed problem solving
- Fundamental design elements
- Fundamental color theory
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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