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In this class we use Design Thinking model, expressive arts techniques, and principles of art and design to create impactful art and find our passion (IKIGAI)
Overview, Objectives, and Syllabus
Overview, Objectives, and Syllabus
In Two Dimensional Design students explore the design thinking process, develop artistic expressive techniques/digital media practices, and create an artistic portfolio.
Participants in this course will develop a portfolio of 15-20 pieces that demonstrate design and artistic processes, and showcase work that visually documents individual expressive skills, experience, and creative practice. Specifically, the portfolio will include hands-on observational drawings, illustrations, Procreate animation, digital zines, comic books, prints, poster designs, paintings, and other visual materials.
This course takes a collaborative approach to artistic practices and helps students explore art from different perspectives and practice soft skills while solving creative problems with groups of peers. The class is designed to guide students through all main stages of the creative process, and dedicates time to self-reflective writing practices and visual literacy which fuels creative confidence, self-awareness, and individual artistic vision.
This introductory course explores the creation of two-dimensional art, including drawing, painting, and basic design principles in a variety of techniques and media. Emphasis is given to the development and application of the elements of art and the most importantly, to the establishing of a personal connection to art making and conduction personal artistic portfolio. The program is designed to guide students through main stages of the creative process, and to dedicate a significant portion of time to discussing social responsibilities of creative professionals, importance of feedback for artists, and evolution of creative concepts.
Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
Employ the elements of art and principles of design in the artistic process to be able to recognize them and manipulate them in their own artwork.
Use artistic and design tools to organize, develop, and deliver creative ideas with simple sketches.
Create meaningful art through observational drawing (pencil, charcoal) and express feelings with texture, light and color (watercolor, painting.)
Effectively express their artistic ideas when participating in a school-wide art exhibit and demonstrate basic presentation skills.
Confidently participate in discussion and critique about major artworks as well as their own
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Joyful Life
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Joyful Life
The Japanese word ikigai, which has recently gained attention worldwide and enjoys widespread use, refers to a passion that gives value and joy to life.
The Japanese word ikigai, which has recently gained attention worldwide and enjoys widespread use, refers to a passion that gives value and joy to life.
I hope that Art become your IKIGAI or will lead to the discovery of your passion and joy. This Year we will use Design Process to explore art and find ikigai.
Unit1: Introduction to Design Thinking Process and Course overview
U2. Due 09/20 Identity Mind map Reflection Session.
Unit 3 Reimagining Still Life
Online and Offline collaborations
U4: Art & Society :You, Society, and Expressive Painting
U6: Figure Drawing, Gesture Drawing and Storytelling
U7: Storytelling for Change: Appropriation in Arts, Cultural Appropriation
U8: Try Yourself:
Digital Portfolio and Art Show Application
Why do we need Design Process?
Why do we need Design Process?
Design Process is a tool that creative professionals use to guide through the process of creating their designs/artworks. It helps to focus on big ideas, keep on track of process, and create impactful art.
Design Process is a tool that creative professionals use to guide through the process of creating their designs/artworks. It helps to focus on big ideas, keep on track of process, and create impactful art.
These design processes are similar to the scientific method – define the problem, experiment, test, and learn from the results. Most design processes involve roughly 3-7 phases or steps, any of which may overlap and are not sequential.
Basic steps for any project in the class
Basic steps for any project in the class
Every project in our 2D Design/Drawing course is aligned to stages of design process
Every project in our 2D Design/Drawing course is aligned to stages of design process
- Research (Why?)
We explore a variety of ( 20pt) frameworks to find ideas for artwork. We grasp inspiration from social issues, global problems rooted in our history and global cultures.
2. Idea (How?)
2. Idea (How?)
We use sketchbook challenges ( 20 pt) to collect, compare, and analyze impactful ideas . We also use Sketchbook challenges to overcome artistic block s and boost creative confidence
3. Design & Experiment
3. Design & Experiment
(What?)
(What?)
We explore artistic expressive techniques and experiments with a variety of art materials when creating artwork/ design work (100pt)
REFLECT
REFLECT
The reflection is one of the most important parts of the project . We will discuss your artworks to amplify your artistic voice and look at the problem/solution from multiple perspectives. (20pt)
Student Work
Student Work
How to make visually impactful design?
How to make visually impactful design?
Intentionally or not, but we all use Elements and Principles of Art and Design when creating any kind of art.
These elements help to emphasize big ideas on our designs are and also make our score when it comes to standardized exams.
In this class we will use Elements and Principles of art and Design when reflecting on our process or talking about art in the class.
See more about 7 Elements of Art and 11 Principles of Design.
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