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CLASS NOTES:
CG130 Drawing & Design Fundamentals |
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SAMPLE SYLLABUS! (For
reference only - not an official syllabus.)
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OVERVIEW:
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4/1/04 |
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MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS GLOBE COLLEGE TECHNICAL
COURSE SYLLABUS
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| COURSE NUMBER: | CG130 | COURSE TITLE: | DRAWING & DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS |
| COURSE LENGTH: | 12 WEEKS | CREDIT HOURS: | 4 |
| PREREQUISITES: | NONE | CONTACT HOURS: | 60 (LECTURE 20/ LAB 40) |
| TEXT: | DESIGN BASICS, by David A. Lauer & Stephen Pentak (Current Edition) Harcourt Brace & Company. ISBN: 0-15-508377-5 |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: Drawing and Design Fundamentals is a basic drawing and design course. The course is designed to expose students to a variety of drawing and design techniques, materials and visual concepts, as well as to get students involved with the physical act of drawing and designing. Students will explore elements and principles involved in planning and organizing a unified design, with an emphasis on creativity, visual perception and eliciting viewer response. OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: |
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Organize effective approaches to the design and drawing process. | ||
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Use design and drawing principles to achieve unity with variety. | ||
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Use line in an expressive and descriptive manner. | ||
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Confidently use a variety of basic drawing tools. | ||
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Interpret and apply an accurate sense of scale and proportion to their designs and drawings. | ||
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Use the principles of perspective drawing to create the illusion of space and depth. | ||
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Establish a focal point that attracts the viewer’s eye in their designs and drawings. | ||
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Use value (shading) and color to create the illusion of space, depth, volume, texture and visual pattern. | ||
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Create rhythm and motion in their designs and drawings. | ||
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Identify and achieve various types of balance. | ||
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Develop an individual style and effectively illustrate personal concepts. | ||
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Develop a logical approach (setting parameters, sequential planning, etc.) to the completion of a well executed, expressive visual statement. | ||
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Present a body of hand-drawn images as portfolio pieces. |
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COURSE OUTLINE
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Topic(s) and Class Activities
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Required Reading
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Unit #1
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The design process
Unity within design and organization |
Design Basics, p1-44
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Unit #2
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Emphasis in design
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Design Basics, p45-58
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Unit #3
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Scale and proportion
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Design Basics, p59-74
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Unit #4
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Balance and rhythm
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Design Basics, p75-110
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Unit #5
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Line
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Design Basics, p111-134
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Unit #6
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Shape and volume
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Design Basics, p135-156
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Unit #7
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Texture
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Design Basics, p157-170
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Unit #8
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Illusion of space
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Design Basics, p171-204
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Unit #9
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Illusion of motion
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Design Basics, p205-216
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Unit #10
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Value
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Design Basics, p217-228
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Unit #11
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Color
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Design Basics, p229-263
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INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: Class sessions will consist of instructor lectures, demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and drawing projects. Students will be assigned reading from required texts and instructor provided hand-outs. Students should expect homework assignments. EVALUATION METHODS:
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: Kits to be provided |