VMA 102 Two Dimensional Design

Class
Session:
 Monday
/
Wednesday:
10:00
–
11:15
am


Instructor:



Yong
Chen


Office:


D122B




Phone:



(617)
228‐2012


Email:


[email protected]





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Course Description

This course introduces the student to the elements and concepts of two-dimensional design.

Familiarity with the terminology, concepts, basic materials utilized in the studio by visual and

media department students will be required. These elements are: shape, value, texture, color,

line and mass. Visual sensitivity and a working knowledge of the design elements are developed

by solving a series of 2D problems using a variety of media and materials. There is an emphasis

on writing and communication skills for the mastery of basic vocabulary, and the process of

evaluation and critique. Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG095) and Fundamentals of Math

(MAT090).

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of elements of two-dimensional design (these being shape, line, value, texture, color and mass) by using these elements in design projects.

• Demonstrate the ability to think critically about their work by orally presenting a final project series to the class using design terminology to reference unity, harmony, balance, visual rhythm, and economy in their designs.

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Develop and demonstrate the ability to use a variety of materials to create black and white, and color projects that meet project guidelines.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will identify and apply basic principles of 2D design in their creation of both black and white and color design projects. They will practice problem solving techniques, think critically about their design solutions, and develop a vocabulary of terms specific to the visual arts and visual communications, thereby allowing them to speak and write effectively about design.

Grading

Participation is defined as attendance and willingness to work in class. Participation counts for 10% of the course grade. There will be quizzes on the assigned reading.

Projects (4) will be evaluated for the effective use of design elements and adherence to project guidelines. Each project is worth 15% of your course grade.

Exercises are part of classroom participation and are recorded but not evaluated, however, an incomplete exercise counts as an absence from class.

Text

None required.

Attendance Policy

It is essential for students to attend class regularly. Absences for unavoidable reasons (illness, death of immediate family member, jury duty) may be excused at the instructor’s discretion. It is the student’s responsibility to ask for an absence to be excused. It is not possible to achieve a passing grade if you have four or more unexcused absences. Incomplete class exercises count as an absence. If you miss a class and are excused the absence, you will have to contact a class member and make up the work.

VMA 102 Two-Dimensional Design Course Outline

Week Date #1 1/21 #2 1/26-28 #3 2/2-4 #4 2/9-11 #5 2/16-18 #6 2/23-25 #7 3/2-4 #8 3/9-11 #9 3/16-18 #10 3/23-25 #11 3/30-4/1 #12 4/6-8

Introduction; review Syllabus discuss “Design” Homework: Buy your materials

Day 2: Principles of Design Class exercises re: negative positive Discuss Principles; Gestalt handout Project One (shape compositions)

Homework: Project One Due Beginning of next week class

Discuss Elements of design Stonewall exercise 1 (line to define shape) Homework: read handout

Discuss Elements of design Stonewall exercise 2 (cut paper neg/pos) Homework: 2 part stonewall exercise due end of next Wednesday class No Class on 2/16 - Presidents’ Day

Discuss Texture, line and shape Exercise: Discuss Mass, and volume Homework: Exercises due end of class

Discuss tonality and its relationship to texture, mass, volume Project Two: Type Collage ????????

Homework: Project Two Due beginning of class March 4 Geometric shapes of type

Project 3: Create font Create Poster using type as a shape you apply the principles and elements of design to.

Homework: Project Three Due beginning of class March 11 Work on Project Three

Critique project 3 No Class - Spring Recess. Perspective

Perspective exercises Discuss color theory Color theory Quiz Color Project 1 monotone

#13 4/13-15 #14 4/20-22

#15 4/27-29

#16 5/4-6

Color Project 2 analogous color No Class on 4/20 – Patriot’s Day.

Start Final Project Thumbnails; Brainstorm ideas

Create four posters depicting the seasons. Pay careful attention to imagery, words (if you use them) be aware of the elements and principles as you design your work, This is your Final; you will have to present it. Work neatly... craftsmanship counts. Homework: have your final project ready to present May 4.

Presentation Time:

Each of you will be called on to present to the class and explain Why they work, and what your thinking was in creating them.

Your participation in this critique is imperative. If you present early in the week and cut class on May 6 your Final Project grade will be reduced by an entire letter grade...no exceptions.

Shopping List for VMA 102 Two-Dimensional Design

A variety of pencils HB, 2B, 4B

A variety of black markers, one very fine line, one medium, one wide chisel point Black construction paper

Bristol board

layout pad (to fit 12 x 18”) Portfolio

Metal ruler, Compass X-acto knife

Glue stick Triangle Masking tape

Acrylic paints (red, yellow, cobalt blue, black and white) Acrylic brushes (three sizes)

Art Supply Stores

Blick Art Materials Landmark Center, Fenway

401 Park Drive, Boston, MA 02215 Phone: (617) 247-3322

Utrecht Art & Drafting Supplies

333 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 Phone: (617) 262-4948

1030 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138 Phone: 617-495-0250

Johnson Artist Materials Inc.

355 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02115 Phone: (617) 536-4065

Pearls Paint

579 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139 Phone: 617-547-6600

Mass College of Art Supply & Book Store 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 Phone: 617-739-4770

Michaels

Go to www.michaels.com to find the nearest store. AC Moore

Go to www.acmoore.com to find the nearest store. Look for "Store Locator & Coupons" at the footer for coupon.