Design II - Art 1015

This course is essentially a continuation of Design I where students learn methods of form generation using the elements of design and the principles of organization (as listed on page 13). These are investigated through a series of exercises, both two and three dimensional, with greater emphasis on three dimensional structures than in Design I.

It is expected that the following specific information would be included in this course:

  1. Review of the Foundations Glossary introduced in Design I.

  2. Examples of artworks which exemplify the specific types of problems being undertaken.

  3. Exercises, within each of which, are introduced limited but specific elements of design and principles of organization.

  4. Exercises demonstrating modeling / shading.

  5. Exercises which continue the investigation of paraline drawing, perspective and cast shadow.

  6. Exercises which are primarily concerned with color as an element of two and three-dimensional design and which demonstrate the following:

      a) How color pigments are affected by light
      b) How color may be used to evoke an emotional response.

  7. Required reading about color

The above information may be presented in a variety of ways which include both two and three dimensional media. One project may deal with a number of particulars listed. For instance a single exercise may cover both specific elements and principles as listed in #3 and also include one or more of the items listed in #7.

An important goal is to continue develop the student's ability to evaluate visual works, and determine the success with which s/he has solved problems set, and to clearly communicate their views to others. Strongly encouraged is the use of the Foundations vocabulary list.

Examples of Student Work