SYLLABUS FOR DESIGN
WORKSHOP
Term: Summer, 2005
Course Number: 110x
Instructor: Wes Berrier
Office: Room 315-18
Office Phone: 473-4240
E-mail: wizzardwes@yahoo.com
Home Phone:
(219-462-9904)
Office
Hours:
Instructor
Background:
1
B.A. Suma Cum
2
3
Oil Instructor Northern
4.
Listed in “ Who’s Who? in American Art”
5.
AD VITAM Member Tesla Memorial Society,
Course Time:
WEDNESDAY 6:30 – 10:00
Course
Description: This introductory course exposes students to a variety of art
materials and techniques through the exploration in the fundamentals of two and
three dimensional design. Topics include:
unity, balance, rhythm: line, form, color, focal point and illusion of
space. This course is scheduled
simultaneously with 390.
Prerequisites: MFA 110, 270
Learning
Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in
this course will:
1
Understand the Importance of negative, as well as positive shapes.
2
Develop right brain activity through various exercises.
3
Develop recourses necessary to compete in the job market
4
Begin a portfolio
Textbooks:
Handouts and articles presented by instructor
Learning Strategies: (Group Discussions, Team Projects,
Collaborative Learning, Lecturing¼etc.)
Assessment:
Exams (Midterm,
Final, Quizzes) ___25____%
of grade
Class
participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments ___50____% of grade
Class
presentation and assessment instruments ___25____%
of grade
Class Policy
for Assignments:
Assignments are
to be worked on for the duration of the class period. A new assignment will be
given and indicated in the class dates section. If the previous assignment is
not finished, it must be finished as homework. The student may either take the
project home, or use the art room at any time by obtaining a key from the
library.
Grading Scale:
A: 92-100 A-: 90-91
B+: 88-89
B: 82-87 B-: 80-81
C+: 78-79
C: 72-77 C-: 70-71 D+: 68-69
D: 62-67 D-: 60-61
F: 59 & below
Class Policy on
Attendance:
Students are
responsible for attending all classes, however, an
occasional absence is unavoidable. Contact me by phone before that session for
an excused absence. After two absences, the grade point will be lowered ½ point
for each session missed. Any student exhibiting disruptive behavior will be
asked to leave the classroom and will be counted absent for that day
Class Policy on
Electronic Devices: (Optional)(Cell phones, Beeper,
Pagers¼etc.) Turn them
off.
Course Outline:
1
Gain experience with the use of tools
2
Color theory, Value and the use of contrast
3
Develop compositional movement and 3-dementional and a
2-dementional surface (i.e. paper or canvas)
4
The formats will include Landscaped, Still life and some Figure
study
5
An introduction to Aesthetics will be given through out the course
Class Dates: Topics/Assignments:
Week 1 Introduction,
Discuss Positive
Form
and Negative Space and
Their
Importance in Composition
Week 2 Do
Thumbnail Sketch of
Identifiable
Objects and Their
Placement
Within the Format
(Board, Papers, Canvas, etc.)
Week 3-4 Transfer
Pattern of Common
Objects
to Final Surface and
Introduce
Concept of Repetition.
Week 5 Show
Definite Difference Between
Repetition
and Regimentation-
Between
Pleasant and
Monotonous Pattern.
Create
Cohesive
Elements to Show Diagram of Unity Without
Becoming Redundant. Make Patterns Of (Neutral)
Week 6 Add
Color and Illustrate Minor
Movement
(Against Composition Being Major Movement)
Week 7 Break
Pattern of Major Shapes into Minor “Facets” To Show the “Sum” Being the Unity
of its Separate Parts
Week 8-9 Construct
A Color Pattern Consisting of Complementary Harmony
and Discuss the Difference Between “Discord” and “Clash” also discuss analogous
and complementary harmony
Week 10 Show
Parallels of Terms Between Design Composition and
Classical Music. Demonstrate Their
Meanings.
Week 11 Complete
A Repeat Pattern, Showing Balance & Movement out
of Construction Paper & Illustration Board
Week 12 Final
Critique & Overview
Class
Participation:
Students are
expected to work on three projects for the entire period. Students must
participate in the critique, which serves as the final exam. Students should
leave at least one project for the student show in the spring. Other projects
should be taken home. Due to space limitations, any projects left in the Art
room will be left for one semester, and them disposed
of if they are not claimed.
Center for
Academic Excellence:
Tutoring
assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the
Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The
Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help
students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to
do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.
Statement of
Plagiarism:
If an
instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student
has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the
instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial
review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal
from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the
section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner
2002-2003)
Citation
Guidelines:
Calumet College
of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular
discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the
Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references
from a variety of sources, including electronic media.
Withdrawal from
Classes Policy:
After the last
day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw
from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty
member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the
withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal
must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final
examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to
the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to
make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is
forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or
deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive
notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate
why the withdrawal is disallowed.
An official
withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript.
Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an
"F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).