ART 102 Introduction to 2D Design

5 credits

This course covers exploration of the two-dimensional design process including problem identification, creative ideation, and design solutions. Students will engage in critical dialogue exploring the content and context of design solutions. The principles and elements of design and the Gestalt principles will be examined and students will create design solutions based on them.

Prerequisites: ABED 40 or AHSE 56 (or placement into MATH 87 or AHSE 66 or higher) and ABED 46 (or placement into ENGL 93 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Incorporate and identify the principles of 2D design (balance, unity, emphasis, rhythm, etc.,) and examine how they are used in various design solutions
Incorporate and identify the elements of 2D design (line, shape, value, color, texture, etc.,) and examine how they apply to design solutions
Demonstrate a basic understanding of value, color schemes, and color attributes through class assignments and projects
Differentiate between subtractive and additive color systems and understand how they are used in the design field
Identify Gestalt principles and how they apply to the design
Effectively present and defend individual design project during critique sessions
Explain the design process including problem identification, the creative brief, creating iterations and identifying multiple solutions, presenting concepts, layouts, and providing deliverables.
Describe how historical design movements continue to impact contemporary design work
Demonstrate an understanding of positive/negative space and the brain’s ability to interpret and complete shapes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes
This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Communication, the ability to engage effectively in verbal, non-verbal, written, and/or symbolic expression.

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20