A basic course in the study and application of the elements and principles of design and color theory. Studio work involves the use of a wide range of media in solving problems dealing with point, line, space, texture, color and form in two-dimensional design. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.
Student Learning Outcomes
All students are expected to complete and turn in for grading all class projects, participate in the faculty/student art exhibition including the process of installation and dismantling the show, and complete a final project demonstrating knowledge of the two-dimensional process.
Course Competencies:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate correct usage of various two dimensional media.
- Demonstrate effective methods of communication through two-dimensional media.
- Demonstrate knowledge of positive/negative rendering.
- Demonstrate use of the basic art elements of line, color, shape, value, and texture.
- Apply principles of art including repetition, variation, emphasis, and unity.
- Present and exhibit visual work in an exhibition.
- Refine work for copy.
Required Textbooks
LAUNCHING THE IMAGINATION, A COMPRENHENSIVE GUIDE TO BASIC DESIGN, STEWART, 4TH ED
Evaluation Standards
Class projects - 70%
Final project - 20%
Participation in art exhibition - 10%
Note: Each student's work is graded on improvement, participation, and ability.
A student shall retain all rights to work created as part of instruction or using College District technology resources.
Required Materials
See Instructor Information Sheet for requirements of supplies.
Required Institutional Core Learning Outcomes
Communication (COM), Critical Thinking (CT), Social Responsibility (SR), Teamwork (TW)
Disabilities
ADA Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.
Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Hope Statement
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).
Last Modified
Friday, August 27, 2021, 8:14 AM
