SYLLABUS FOR DESIGN WORKSHOP

Course Number: MFA 110

Instructor: Ms. Betty Delinck

Office Phone: (219) 473-7770 ext. 240

E-mail: bettydelinck@hotmail.com

Home Phone: (optional) (219) 659-7899

Office Hours: ½ hour before class

Course Time: Tuesday 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Course Description: This introductory course exposes students to a variety of art materials and techniques through an exploration in the fundamentals of two and three dimensional design. Topics include: unity, balance, rhythm; line, form, color; focal point and illusion of space.

Prerequisites: None

Textbooks: None

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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. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

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).

Students are responsible for attending all sessions. However, and occasional absence is sometimes unavoidable. Contact me by phone or email before that session for an excused absence. After three absences, the grade point will be lowered l/2 point for each session missed.

Students are expected to work on their projects for the entire period.

Students must participate in the critique, which serves as the final exam.

* Students in this course will:

* Understand the importance of negative, as well as positive shapes.

* Develop right-brain activity through various exercises.

* Design a logo and develop various uses for it.

* Design a CD jewel case and package

* Redesign a product container for salability

* Develop resources necessary to compete in the job market

Exams (Final Critique) 25 % of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 50 % of grade

Class presentation and assessment instruments 25 % of grade

Students are expected to work on their projects for the entire period.

Students must participate in the critique, which serves as the final exam.