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Drawingand Design in 2&3 Dimensions

GDES 1311/Foundations:

Spring 2011Section 04Mon./Wed. 3 – 6:00 PM, 258 McNeal Hall Text: Drawing As Expression, Brooke

In this course the formal, perceptual, symbolic, and technical aspects of visual communication will be introduced - with emphasis on observational drawing. Design elements and principles will be applied, and creative problem solving will be explored. We will working a variety of mediums but the emphasis will be on gaining experience with the pencil. Subject matter will range from still life, to figure, to two-dimensional abstraction projects. You will gain experience in drawing technique, as well as in composition, visual unity, balance, and visual analysis of drawings.

John Owens/[email protected] Hours: M/W 2-3p.m.office #250 c

Materials:“Sketch” Drawing pad 18x24

Drawing paper (various)

Artist’s tape/white

Spiral bound sketchbook

Bristol board sheet(s)

Drawing board with clips

Kneaded erasers, Gum eraser

HB to 6B graphite pencils

Black/white/sanguineconté sticks (2B)

Charcoal pencil

Black ball point pen

Straight edge ruler/24”

Pencil sharpener

Paper portfolio (for 18x24 pages)

Paper/scissors/glue

Other as needs arise

Other items:Trash: Please keep the work area/studio free of trash. A clean room is more pleasant and healthy for all.

Smoking: Permitted outside the building only

Cell Phones: Please make sure they are turned off during class periods and not used.

iPods etc: Please don’t use during class periods

Food/Drink: No hot food or uncovered drinks

Course ObjectivesThis course will provide each student with a broad conceptual framework for exploring two and three dimensional design. It includes drawing instruction, an introduction to different forms of visual communication(formal, perceptual, symbolic, and technical), the use of design process, and creative problem solving.

Learning Outcomes • Draw accurately from observation• Use drawing to visualize ideas• Effectively use value to portray texture, space and volume• Use value relationships to add dynamism to the composition • Understand how to “see” abstract shapes and patterns • Understand how to analyze designs/drawings in terms of design principles, and to put these principles into practice in their own designs/drawings • Use a variety of drawing mediums and to be responsive to the differences between them• Develop ideas between two and three dimensions• Develop a professional approach to the execution of creative visual work

Technically, students will learn to be more proficient in the following ways:• Using both line and value to express shape as well as volume• The craft of drawing with a pencil• How to “finish” a drawing• How to abstract forms• Drawing the effects of light• Capturing a sense of space and depth through an understanding of linear and atmospheric perspective.

Class FormatClass periods will be made up of lecture/demonstrations, visual presentations, studio work, large and small group reviews and critiques. Assignments will include exercises, anaylysis of your and others work, examples of current and historically relevant design, specific observational drawing, two and three dimensional projects, and quizzes based on content from class and the course text.

A cultural component to the course will allow students to more fully appreciate their own individual cultural perspecitves, and appreciate how this influences the way one creates visual imagery, and appreciate the importance of cultural understanding in drawing and design.

GDES 1311/Foundations: Drawing and Design in 2 & 3 Dimensions

GDES 1311/Foundations: Drawing and Design in 2 & 3 Dimensions

Course ExpectationsYou are expected to attend all class sessions, be on time, not leave early, have proper materials, be prepared to participate in-class, and participate. If any of these are not met you may be counted absent for the day at discretion of instructor.AttendanceThe department allows two unexcused absences. An excused absence should be documented at the instructor’s discretion (doctor, parent). You are responsible for completing the work during missed days . If the work is not completed within the limit set by the instructor the work will receive a failing grade. Any/each unexcused absence beyond two will result in a grade deduction from your final grade by one letter (ie., A to B). If you are tardy you may be marked absent. Failure to notify your instructor for the attendance record may well result in an absence being recorded which cannot be changed at a later date. If your lateness becomes a problem it will affect your final grade by one letter.

Grading PolicyPortfolios:Portfolios will be graded on the basis of relevance, objectives, creativity, and quality of skills/technique. Projects:There are several outside projects during the semester. A grade sheet will be handed back along with each project emphasizing the objectives and outcomes for each.Concepts and principles:There will be four quizzes during the semester based on coursework from class and the text which receive a grade equal to a project.U of MN grading standards:A=outstanding work, B=very good/superior work, C=average/passing work, D=below average work but meets some objectives, F= failure to meet course requirements.

Grade Points:A 97–100 B 88–90 C 79–81 D 70–72A– 94–96 B– 85–87 C– 76–78 D– 67–69B+ 91–93 C+ 82–84 D+ 73–75

Academic workload:You are required to complete all in class/ out of class assignments on time and you may be asked to hand in preliminary work. Work outside of class time = an average of six to twelve hours per week (for proper study and development of projects, reading, practice).

AccessIt is University policy to provide, on a flexable and individualized basis, resonable accomodations to students who have disabilities that may affect their ability to prarticipate in course activities or to mee course requirements. students iwth disabilities are encouraged to contact their instrucgtors early in the semester to discuss their needs for accomoda-tions.

Academic MisconductAcademic dishonesty in any portion of the academic work for a course shall be grounds for awarding a grade of "F" or "N" for the entire course.Academic misconduct is defined as any act that violates the rights of another student with respect to academic work or involves misrepresentation of a student's own work. Academic misconduct includes but is not limited to: cheating on assignments or examinations, plagarizing pieces of work, depriving others of necessary course work, and sabotaging another's work. Discovery of academic misconduct is grounds for an "F" or "N" for the course.

CourseworkSketching concepts and connecting themes across coursework can be a great learning tool. However, an assignment produced for a class (such as 1311) may not be turned in (twice) for another grade in a different course, or vice versa.

HarassmentThe University of Minnesota is committed to providing a safe climate for all students, faculty, and staff. All persons shall have equal access to it's programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientations. Reports of harassment are taken seriously, and there are individuals and offices available for help.

Classroom ConductYou are expected to be attentive during class, ask questions if you do not understand something, and to offer your opinion. You are also expected to listen respectfully to other students and to the instructor when speaking. Racism, sexism, homophobia, classism, ageism and other forms of bigotry are inappropriate to express is this class.

Student Conduct code is available from the Office of Student Judicial Affairs and is published at least once a year in the Minnesota Daily.