DA 109 Art Fundamentals introduces students to the fundamental elements of art. Students are encouraged to improve their existing drawing skills and to experiment with new methods of expression. Students work with still life and the human form to explore line, texture, pattern, form, shape value, depth and composition. Human anatomy and proportion are also studied. Images from art history and advertising are analyzed to challenge students to see and create critically. Students are also acquainted with basic tools in Adobe Illustrator. Students will create completed artwork with both traditional media and Illustrator software.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 1 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain terms and concepts of art production
- Apply the fundamental concepts of art to drawings and illustrations
- Take creative risks, and experiment with materials and media
- Defend design choices
- Critique art projects and illustrations
- Create illustrations using Adobe Illustrator
- Produce a portfolio of original drawings and illustrations
Teaching and Learning Approach
Concepts covered during lecture and in group discussion will be explored further through hands-on learning in
the drawing studio and computer lab. Completed artworks are analysed during in-class critique sessions.
Significant opportunities for growth and learning are provided by in-class critiques. Therefore, all students are
encouraged to actively participate in class discussion and critiques, and to provide thoughtful feedback to their
peers in a productive and respectful manner.Learning Resources
Required:
None
Recommended:
NoneDetailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Line and the Picture Plane
2. Texture and Pattern Introduction to Illustrator – Setting up your workspace Adobe Illustrator - Using the pen tool - straight and curved lines, open and closed paths, editing, moving and filling shapes and changing the dynamic of a stroke
3. Form and Shape and the Figure Ground relationship
4. Value Adobe Illustrator - Creating custom Gradients
5. Depth (Part 1) Creating Radial and repeating patterns in Illustrator The Perspective Grid tool
6. Depth (Part II)
7. Composition
8. Proportion
9. Adobe Illustrator: Using layers.
10. Studio Day - work on Final Portfolio Projects
11. TBD
12. Portfolios Due Student showcase
13. Individual CritiquesAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Quiz 1: | 1 | 5% |
| Quiz 2: | 1 | 5% |
| Short drawing exercises: (x4) | 2, 3 | 5% |
| Short Adobe Illustrator exercises (x4) Impersonal and Expressive Line â€" Drawing | 6 of | 5% |
| Hands | 2, 4, 5, 7 | 10% |
| Form and Shape â€" Matisse Cut out Project | 2, 4, 5, 7 | 10% |
| Illustrator Project â€" working with Layers | 2, 6 | 5% |
| Drawing using Value â€" Still Life | 2, 4, 5, 7 | 10% |
| Composition Drawing â€" Still Life | 2, 4, 5, 7 | 10% |
| Proportion â€" Skeletal Drawing | 2, 4, 5, 7 | 5% |
| Final Project: Portfolio of Images | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.