Syllabus

Design2 Syllabus

Mr. Judd

Contact Information: 2017-2018

Office Hours: Monday –Thursday from 2:40 – 3:15

Room #139

Office Phone Number: (720) – 423 – 8041

Art Room Phone Number: (720) – 423 - 8089

Course Description

Advanced design aims to expand the development of rendering works using art elements and principles. Advanced studies are embellished and distinguished through deeper investigation of theoretical philosophy, history, and contemporary movement in Art. Scholars are expected to create works at an advanced level to further define their own personal relevance to Visual Culture from a historically and globally informed perspective. Design 1 is a recommended pre-requisite course for Design 2.

Course Objectives

· Investigate Aesthetic Theory through historical and contemporary lenses.

· Develop modes of Artistic Thinking and Creative Problem Solving.

· Express and communicate meaningful connections in Visual Culture.

· Practice forming habits of sophisticated manipulation of a variety of tools and materials.

Mandated Safety Measures

Handling materials safely is always a priority when creating artwork. The following guidelines can be applied in a general sense to the wide variety of materials and tools that are to be used throughout the course

1) Students are required to pass safety tests for potentially dangerous equipment and tools.

2) In no case is it appropriate for a student to use equipment such as slab-rollers or potters wheels in an un-supervised setting.

3) Students are expected to maintain awareness of materials and their safety precautions, as such is the case for proper ventilation, proper carving techniques, and use of protective eyewear and clothing when necessary.

Classroom Policies and Etiquette

Classwork: It is the expectation for all class members to participate and work together. Stagecraft is a collaborative effort. Although there are plenty of individually-lead components of Stagecraft and Technical Theatre, it is crucial that all of our individual contributions matriculate in order to create a polished production of which we can be proud. This will also require our classes to work closely with the Drama classes in a cooperative effort.

Class Environment: A clean classroom is absolutely imperative in order for our class to function properly at our highest potential. Vaulted ceilings amplify noise, (in the Art room, on the stage and surrounding areas,) so it is expected that we respect the noise level and those who are specifically sensitive to loud sounds, as well as time necessary for specific instructions.

Behavior: All individuals are responsible to uphold a professional demeanor with appropriate, language, concern for personal space, and respect for the emotional climate of the classroom.

Dress Code: In addition to the policies that are defined in the Northfield Community Handbook, Visual Arts courses also require for students to be prepared for physically demanding situations. Planning ahead for daily activities with appropriate clothing is required for activities involving:

1) Safely handling potentially dangerous materials.

2) Standing for long periods of time (at least the length of a class period).

3) Using machinery such as potter’s wheels, or slab rollers.

4) Using equipment when necessary. (For example, loose hair, sleeves, neck ties, dresses, and other freely moving articles need to be secured and modified with protective clothing and eyewear when necessary.

Homework: All work done outside of class is considered homework. Homework is due at the beginning of the class with no exceptions. If an extension due-date is required, students must formally request an extension at least forty-eight hours in advance of the due date, and each request must be approved in order for the extended due date to become effective. Extensions are exclusively allowed for projects. Tests, quizzes, homework, and classwork are not eligible for extensions.

Late Assignments: Work that is not turned in at the beginning of the class on the assigned due date is considered late. Students may continue to work on art works outside of class time in order to complete an assignment after the due date to receive full credit.

Extra Hours: It is expected for students to spend at least one hour a week outside of school practicing and preparing for studio time in class.

Recommended Texts and Resources: Carver, Rita Kogler Stagecraft Fundamentals: A Guide and Reference for Theatrical Production. Second Edition ed. Boston, MA: Focal Press, 2013. Print. (This text is not required to be purchased by scholars).

Unit Outline

Unit I: Aesthetic Theory

-Mimetic Aesthetic Theory

-Expressive Aesthetic Theory

-Instrumentalist Aesthetic Theory

-Formalist Aesthetic Theory

Unit II: Global Connections

- Art Movements Independent Research

- Historic and Contemporary Approaches to Style

- Cultural Aesthetic Values

- Philosophy of Art

Unit III: Conceptual Development

- Modes of Thinking within Visual Literacy

- Art as a Connected Series

- Curation

Unit IV: Research in Art

- Experimentation

- Influences and Inter-connectivity

- Personal Philosophical Development

- Solo Exhibitions

Grading Policy

Gradebook Category Details

Studio Practices:

Studio Practices are defined as daily work habits, use and respect of classroom materials, effective time management, and engagement in academic discussion/content. An exemplary model of effective studio practice is found in a scholar who makes productive use of class time, who is driven by their passions and interests in the field of study, who is reflective and cognizant of refining their craft. Superior studio practices are the very habits of mind that create a respectful and effective work environment in any given situation.

Quizzes:

Short quizzes will be administered throughout each unit to check for understanding, and they are distinguished by two categories: Preliminary, and Cumulative. Practice is important in learning, so preliminary quizzes taken before unit studies will not negatively affect students’ grades. It is the responsibility of the student to review preliminary quizzes to ensure that misconceptions about content are clarified and corrected before taking a quiz for credit. Cumulative quizzes are combined from previous preliminary quizzes and are graded for accuracy of content knowledge.

Tests:

Assessments are compilations of quizzes and questions concerning depth of content understanding. Although productions and class participation are formatively assessed throughout the semester, they are not a part of the Assessment Category in the gradebook as they are aligned under the Studio Practice and Project categories.

Projects:

A project is an assignment that requires multiple class periods to construct.

Note* Safety Contracts will be distributed in class throughout the course of each unit as necessary. These contracts are to be signed and returned by both parents before students may be eligible to take part in Equipment Training.