Syllabus Overview Course Designator GDes Course Number 1312 Class Meeting Days & Time Classroom Number of Credits Final Exam Date & Time Section Number Section 002 Semester and Year Spring Semester 2014 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:45am 2:45am Room 262, McNeal Hall, St. Paul campus This is a four credit course There will be no Final Exam for this course. Instead, there is a mid-term quiz and a final quiz. The official University Final Exam Date and Time is, instead, used for Final Project submission and presentations. This official date and time is: Tuesday, May 13 th, 8:00am 10:00am Name Office Location Office Phone Email Office Hours Instructor s Information Linda Krueger 250f McNeal Hall, St. Paul campus The Instructor prefers to communicate via email lkrueger@umn.edu Tuesdays, 10:30am 11:30pm and by appointment Course Information and Instructor s Expectations Course Description: This design foundations course introduces students to color theory and its application in two and three dimensional design through lectures, demonstrations, extensive studio work and critiques. Emphasis is on developing students' ability to use color effectively in two and three dimensional design applications by studying traditional design elements, gestalt grouping principles, theories of color organization, color and spatial perception, and color interaction But it is so much more. Intended for (pre) majors in graphic design, clothing design, interior design, and housing; this class has a well-earned reputation as 'the toughest class you'll ever love.' Class time is spent with slide and lecture presentations, studio work, and group and individual critiques. Successful completion requires a significant commitment to time, energy, and resources (supplies run approximately $200.) The result? You will produce a portfolio that is a descriptive explanation and illustration of color and design theory, enhanced with your own creative projects: a physical product of impressive proportions. You will be proud of your work. Most importantly, you will see the world in a whole new light. You'll see color where you didn't see it before and recognize the 'color magic' around you. Course Prerequisites: This course is intended for students majoring in apparel design, graphic design, or interior design in the College of Design.
Required and Recommended Materials: Necessary Supplies: (Estimated cost of supplies, depending on choices made, is $160 to $200) - 2B and 6B pencils - ¼ graph (grid) paper - Scotch Positional Mounting Adhesive (also called Cold Mount) or Studio Tac. The Cold Mount is sold in a roll and the Studio Tac is sold in a tablet. - burnisher for use with cold mount (University Bookstore sells a blue plastic one) - glue stick - Bienfang Raritan Drawing paper (11 x 14 ) - Tara Bristol Board (some people prefer to use the graph paper instead) - 650 Crescent board for mounting your work. It will need to be cut to just a little under 8 ½ x 11-8 ½ x 11 clear plastic protective covers (a minimum of 24) - a three-ring notebook, 2 ½ to 3 thick, professional in appearance (clean, no advertising on it, etc.). - 1 flat paint brush, (recommend a natural brush or Sceptre or University #12) - 12 or 18 cork backed metal ruler (make sure it is metal as you will be cutting against it and a plastic one will get chips which results in uneven and poor cutting.) - T-square - triangle (this is an optional supply and the degree of angle for it would be dependent upon student s choice of module cut) - X-acto knife and lots of blades! - a cutting surface (glass or self-healing mat or old mat boards) - palette knife (metal or plastic) - mixing palette. You will be mixing a lot of paint so don t buy palettes with small-sized cups! Suggestions: Solo brand white plates, plexiglass, disposable paint palette pad, roll of white freezer paper - jars of Acrylic Liquitex Concentrated Acrylic, Medium Viscosity, Soft Body (DO NOT GET BASICS ) paint in the following colors: Ivory Black Brilliant Blue (do not buy this until told to!) Medium Magenta (do not buy this until told to!) Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue (do not buy this until told to!) - Liquitex Acrylic Gesso (do not get the transparent gesso only the opaque) - Other colors may be needed depending on choices made by students - Plastic spoons (used to take paint out of jar you don t want to use the same spoon for different colors) - tag board (heavy, minimum 2-ply board) - computer for problem descriptions - USB Flash Drive to store work on - access to Adobe Illustrator software program (this is available in the DHA Computer Lab) Optional Supplies: - old shirt to put over your clothing in case of painting accident - Shout Wipes or Tide Pen if paint gets on clothing (Tide Pen works best on jeans) - 1 metal punch (make sure it is truly a 1 as there are some that look like they are but aren t!) - Aluminum foil, if you use a 1 metal punch. You will only need a small amount to sharpen the cutter. - Container to carry supplies in (some student buy fish tackle boxes instead of art supply boxes as it s cheaper!) Locker Rental: Lockers are available for rental so you have a place to store your academic supplies. Visit DHA 240 for info. Required Text: - Long, James Thomas. The New Munsell Student Color Set. New York: Fairchild Publications, 2011. Optional Text: - Albers, Josef. Interaction of Color. 2006. Page 2
Student Learning Outcomes following course completion: Student Learning Outcome: Students in this course will have mastered a body of knowledge and a mode of inquiry. How Student Learning Outcome will be addressed: In this course, students will: learn fundamental color theory, learn basics of visual perception and color vision, develop visual awareness of color relativity, and solve design problems in accordance with assigned objectives and limitations. In the Chroma unit, students will apply their understanding of color relationships, color perception, and color relativity to demonstrate simultaneous contrast. Through an active learning studio design process, students develop0 the color palettes appropriate for solving the design problem, experiment with solutions, crucially analyze the results of their own solutions and those of their peers, and make modifications to their solutions based on the critique. Release of Work Statement: Students understand that enrollment in this course grants consent for their work to be selected for inclusion in college or departmental publications (online or in print). Your instructor may select to use your work to represent her/his skills as an instructor in a teaching portfolio (online or in print). Attendance Policy: Attendance is very important in a studio course. The design process involves input and feedback from others, including your classmates, and there can be spontaneous and important information shared during class time. More than three unexcused absences can result in a lowered final course grade. Missing five or more unexcused class sessions can result in course failure (grade of F ). Repeated tardiness and/or consistently leaving class early will be considered an attendance problem and can result in either a lower course grade or a failing course grade. Excused absences are defined in the policy found at http://policy.com.edu/policies/education/education/makeupwork.html and include the following circumstances: illness, participation in intercollegiate athletic events (not intramural), subpoenas, jury duty, military service, bereavement, and religious observances. Any circumstance that you believe falls under the excused absence category, must be verified by presenting the Instructor with documentation (e.g., a note from your doctor) that gives the date(s) for which you should be excused (the details of the circumstance do not need to be explained). Students are responsible for information covered during any missed class session and can attain this information from a fellow classmate. Of course, the Instructor will be available to answer questions during scheduled office hours or during class time, when appropriate. No appointment is needed for office hours just come in. Workload: For an undergraduate course, one credit is defined as equivalent to three hours of learning effort per week over a full semester necessary for an average student to achieve an average grade. Specifically, a student taking a fourcredit course should expect to spend a minimum of 12 hours a week on learning effort: six hours in class and six hours outside of class to earn a grade of C. To earn a higher grade, considerably more effort must be expended. Page 3
Grading Structure: Grading will be based on the following: - ATTENDANCE. (see Attendance Policy above) - ACTUAL DESIGN WORK. This can include: scale, design, Munsell charts, and other relevant work that meets assignment requirements. - CRITIQUE PARTICIPATION. There will be critiques of assignments prior to the due date. During critique sessions, you will be given a chance to point out design strategies used in your own work, comment on others work and ask questions. These sessions enable one to become familiar with design vocabulary and aid in sharpening observational skills. These critiques also provide input towards possible revisions that may be needed prior to the final due date. Revisions are definitely encouraged as revisions are important steps in any design process. - CRAFTSMANSHIP. A caring and professional attitude toward your work is important. Poor craftsmanship or appearance will affect an assignment s grade. - WRITTEN PROBLEM DESCRIPTIONS. A written problem description will accompany each color scale and color design. The Assignment #1 handout will describe the format of these written problem descriptions. - FINAL PORTFOLIO. (70% of the final course grade) Each assignment will receive an individual grade when due during the semester. Then, all (already graded) assignments will be submitted on the last day of class in a three-ring binder. This becomes a portfolio of your work. Previous grades received from these assignments will not be changed at this time. However, additional grading of the title page, portfolio unity, professional presentation, and correction of previous typos will be done to give a final portfolio grade. Consider the final portfolio a design project in itself! Handouts will be distributed at the appropriate time regarding expectations and grading of the final portfolio. - MID-TERM QUIZ. (5% of the final course grade) A study guide will be provided. - END-OF-SEMESTER QUIZ. (10% of the final course grade) - FINAL PROJECT. (15% of the final course grade) Handouts will be distributed at the appropriate time regarding expectations and grading of the final project. Grading Standards: A Represents achievement that is outstanding relative to the level necessary to meet course requirements. B Represents achievement that is significantly above the level necessary to meet course requirements. C Represents achievement that meets the course requirements in every respect. D Represents achievement that is worthy of credit even though it fails to meet fully the course requirements. F Represents failure and signifies that the work was either (1) completed but at a level of achievement that is not worthy of credit or (2) was not completed and there was no agreement between the instructor and the student that the student would be awarded an Incomplete (I) for the course. Accepting and Returning Assignments: All assignments will have a due date and must be given to the Instructor in person. Assignments must be submitted within the first ten minutes of the class period in which the assignment is due. If it is not turned in within that ten minute period, it will be considered late. A late assignment must be turned into the Instructor, in person, within the first ten minutes of the next class period. After that, the assignment will no longer be accepted. An assignment will be returned no later than the following class period. The Instructor believes feedback, in a timely manner, is very important. Grading Late Work: As stated before, in order for an assignment to be considered on time, it MUST be submitted within the first ten minutes of the class period in which it is due. If the assignment is submitted after the first ten minutes of class starting, it will be considered late and it will be marked down one full letter grade (i.e. an A becomes a B). An assignment may be submitted late any time after the first ten minutes of the class period it was due on or within the first ten minutes of the next class period. For instance, if an assignment is due on a Tuesday, it will be considered on time if it is turned in within the first ten minutes of that Tuesday s class period. It can be turned in late any time after that first ten minutes on its due date or it can be turned in late within the first ten minutes of the next class period which would be Thursday s class period. After that, it will not be accepted for grading. Page 4
Policy for Missed Quizzes: There are two quizzes in this course, a mid-term quiz and a final quiz. The mid-term quiz is worth 5% of your final course grade. The final quiz is worth 10% of your final course grade. If you miss a quiz due to an absence that might count as excused, contact the Instructor as soon as possible via email. Bring documentation, on professional letterhead, to the following class. If the absence is excused, you may make up the quiz. The quiz is to be made up within a timely and reasonable time frame (the first or second class period upon your return). If you miss a quiz due to an unexcused absence, the quiz cannot be made up. Make Up Work for Legitimate Absences: If you are unable to turn an assignment in on time, due to an excused absence, you must be able to document that absence with something on professional letterhead stating the date(s) in which you were unable to attend class. This documentation could be medical, legal, religious, military, etc. The documentation does not have to say what the problem is, it only needs to give the dates in which you are unable to be present in the classroom or perform academic activities outside of the classroom. The documentation should be on professional letterhead and include the facility s name, address, phone number, and a contact name. The Instructor will determine if the absence is excused and if the documentation is accepted. If the absence is excused, the assignment will not be considered late and the Instructor and Student will discuss an acceptable new due date. Extra Credit Options: No extra credit is offered. It is better to put all your thought and energy into the required assignments. All students are, therefore, graded on the exact same course requirements. Sending scanned design work to me as an email attachment: I am more than happy to receive an email attachment from you of design work you have scanned and want feedback on via email. However, I do request the following: Keep it a reasonable file size (no bigger than 100Kb is reasonable. Send a jpg file unless I ask you to send the native AI or PS file. You MUST tell me what your objectives/strategies are and ask specific questions regarding concerns you have for the success of your design. I will not be able to edit or comment on written Problem Descriptions via email. Online Moodle Course Management System You can access all the handouts for the course through the Moodle course management system. Grades are also posted on this site along with other relevant course materials. You can access the Moodle site using myu at http://www.myu.umn.edu. The My Courses tab in myu will show a listing of all course management links to which you have access. Here are the steps to get there: In your web browser go to http://www.myu.umn.edu Enter your Internet ID and Password and click Login. In my, click the My Courses tab. Scroll down to the list of the courses and click on Moodle Site Link. Another option is to log in directly to the Moodle server. If you were just added to a course, you could still access it by logging directly in to the Moodle server. Here s how: In your web browser, go to http://moodle.umn.edu. Click the Login link in the upper right corner. Enter your Internet ID and Password and click Login. The courses you are enrolled in are listed at the top under the heading My Courses. Click the link for this course. Page 5
University Policies Personal Electronic Devices in Classroom: Personal Electronic devices (i.e. listening to music on your ipod) is allowed in this course. However, it must be used so that only you can hear it. It cannot be disruptive to those around you. However, you are NOT allowed to have any personal electronic devices on during the mid-term and final quizzes. Use of Class Notes and Materials: Students may not distribute, via the Internet or other means, instructor-provided lecture notes or other instructor-provided materials, except to other members of the same class or with the express consent of the instructor. http://policy.umn.edu/policies/education/education/classnotesstudents.html Scholastic Dishonesty and Student Conduct Code: Any student found to have committed or to have attempted to commit misconduct as defined in this policy is subject to appropriate disciplinary action. http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/academic/student_conduct_code.pdf Sexual Harassment: http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/humanresources/sexharassment.pdf Statement on Climate of Inclusivity: You are expected to be attentive during class, ask questions if you do not understand something, and to offer your opinion. You are also expected to listen respectfully to other students and to me when speaking. The University of Minnesota is committed to providing a safe climate for all students, faculty, and staff. All persons shall have equal access to its programs and facilities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Racism, sexism, homophobia, classism, ageism and other forms of bigotry are inappropriate to express in this class. Reports of harassment are taken seriously, and there are individuals and offices available for help. (or refer to http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/administrative/equity_diversity_eo_aa.pdf) Academic Freedom and Responsibility: http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/academic/academic_freedom.pdf Page 6
Availability of Disability and Mental Health Services: The University of Minnesota is committed to providing all students equal access to learning opportunities. Disability Services (DS) is the campus office that works with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. Students who have, or think they may have, a disability (e.g. mental health, attentional, learning, vision, hearing, physical or systemic), are invited to contact DS to arrange a confidential discussion at 612-626-1333 (V/TTY) or ds@umn.edu. Students registered with DS, who have a letter requesting accommodations, are encouraged to contact the instructor early in the semester to discuss accommodations outlined in their letter. As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce your ability to participate in daily activities. University of Minnesota services are available to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus via www.mentalhealth.umn.edu or contact Counseling/Consulting Services at 612-624-3323. Disability Services: 180 McNamara, Minneapolis, 612-626-1333, http://ds.umn.edu Academic Services: If you would like additional help, please contact one of the offices listed below. Center for Writing 10 Nicholson Hall, Mpls 612-626-7579 Student Academic Success Service 340 Appleby Hall, Mpls 199 Coffey Hall, St. Paul 612-624-3323 Page 7
Class Dates, Topics, Due Dates ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES This is subject to changes depending on class performance. **Students are responsible for learning of these changes.** MOODLE COURSE WEBSITE Handouts for all Assignments are on the Moodle Course Website (please see information regarding this site on page 5 of this Syllabus). Handouts will not be provided in the classroom so you must either print out the handouts or have access to them, via WiFi, on your laptop. There is WiFi in the classroom. DATE TOPIC(S) DUE (Subject to changes) WEEK 1 Tues., Jan. 21 Introduction (Purpose of Course, Grading, Supplies, etc.). Group exercise. Slide presentation previewing course content. Discuss: what constitutes a Master s work Thurs., Jan. 23 Assignment #1 (modular analysis). - bring grid paper to class Slide presentation discussing elements and principles of design. - bring a 2B and 6B pencil Slide presentation introducing Modular Analysis Assignment. - bring a Master painting or photograph - bring a ruler (min. 12 ) - Readings: see Assignment #1 handout WEEK 2 Tues., Jan. 28 Assignment # 1 - final critique of modular analysis by end of class Thurs., Jan. 30 Assignment #2 (achromatic scale) - ASSIGNMENT #1 DUE Slide presentation introducing Achromatic Assignment. AT BEGINNING OF CLASS Demonstration: painting technique - Bring all painting Discuss: craftsmanship, Munsell Color Tree (hue, value, and supplies chroma), middle mixtures, arithmetic versus geometric progression, Weber Fechner Law, simultaneous contrast. WEEK 3 Tues., Feb. 4 Assignment #2 (achromatic scale). - scale should be finalized Demonstration: how to cut scale and modular pieces and how by the end of class to mount them with good craftsmanship the end of class Thurs., Feb. 6 Assignment #2 (achromatic design). - come to class with Slide presentation of Achromatic designs. Modules cut and be Discuss: figure-ground ambiguity, overallness, interpenetration, ready to start designing dynamic movement, balance, unity, Chevreul s Laws of Simultaneous Contrast WEEK 4 Tues., Feb. 11 Assignment #2 (achromatic design). Assign Assignment #3 paint colors. Page 8
DATE TOPIC(S) DUE (Subject to changes) Thurs., Feb. 13 Assignment #2 (achromatic design). - final critique of design by end of class WEEK 5 Tues., Feb. 18 Assignment #3 (achromatic/monochromatic scale). - ASSIGNMNET #2 DUE Slide presentation introducing Achro/Monochromatic Assignment. BEGINNING OF CLASS Thurs., Feb. 20 Assignment #3 (achromatic and monochromatic scale). - scale should be finalized by the end of class WEEK 6 Tues., Feb 25 Assignment #3 (achromatic/monochromatic design). Slide presentation of Achro/Monochromatic designs. Thurs., Feb. 27 Assignment #3 (achromatic/monochromatic design). - final critique of design Discuss: Psychology of Color, Study Guide handout by end of class for mid-term and end-of-semester quizzes WEEK 7 Tues., March 4 MID-TERM QUIZ AT BEGINNING OF CLASS PERIOD. Assignment #4 (hue triangle) - GROUP ASSIGNMENT! - ASSIGNMENT #3 Slide presentation of Hue, Tint, Shade Assignment DUE AT BEGINNING OF CLASS - Readings: See #4 handout Thurs., March. 6 Assignment #4 (hue triangle). - final critique of hue triangle by end of class WEEK 8 Tues., March. 11 Assignment #4 (hue, tint, shade scale). Thurs., March. 13 Assignment #4 (hue, tint, shade scale). - scale should be finalized by end of class WEEK 9 Tues., March 18 Thurs., March 20 NO CLASS SPRING BREAK NO CLASS SPRING BREAK WEEK 10 Additive and Subtractive color problems will be given at the beginning of numerous class periods from now on. These problems and/or similar ones will be on the final quiz. Topics that will be covered include: light, color spectrum, additive color mixing, subtractive color mixing, four-color process printing and visual defects. Tues., March 25 Assignment #4 (hue, tint, shade design) Thurs., March 27 Assignment #4 (hue, tint, shade design) Page 9
DATE TOPIC(S) DUE (Subject to changes) WEEK 11 Tues., April 1 Thurs., April 3 Assignment #4 (hue, tint, shade design). Assignment #4 (hue, tint, shade design). Discuss: Color deficiencies, Final Projects. Slide presentation of past final projects. Slide presentation of anatomy of the human eye. WEEK 12 Tues., April. 8 Assignment #4 (hue, tint, shade design). - final critique of design by end of class Thurs., April 10 Assignment #5 (after-images study) - ASSIGNMENT #4 Slide Presentation of Chroma Bridge Assignment DUE AT THE Discuss: after-images, perceptual opposites, Itten s Fire BEGINNING OF And Water. CLASS - Important: bring ALL Munsell charts to class today, even the HVC one WEEK 13 Tues., April. 15 Thurs., April 17 Assignment #5 (chroma bridge scale and design) Assignment #5 (chroma bridge scale and design) Discuss: Final Portfolio submission. Slide presentation of past Final Portfolio Title Pages. WEEK 14 Tues., April. 22 Assignment #5 (chroma bridge scale and design) - final critique of chroma bridge design by end of class Thurs., April 24 Assignment #6 (weaving) - ASSIGNMENT #5 Slide Presentation of Weaving Assignment DUE AT THE Discuss: optical color mixture, luminosity BEGINNING OF CLASS - Important: bring ALL past painted papers to class today WEEK 15 Tues., April 29 Assignment #6 and/or Assignment #7 (3D) Slide Presentation introducing 3D Assignment Review for Final Quiz (discuss Metamerism) Thurs., May 1 Assignment # 7 (3D) - ASSIGNMENT #6 DUE AT BEGINNING OF CLASS WEEK 16 Tues., May 6 FINAL QUIZ AT BEGINNING OF CLASS PERIOD Thurs., May 8 LAST DAY OF CLASS - ENTIRE PORTFOLIO Oral presentations must be given for 3D assignment by end DUE BY THE END OF THE CLASS PERIOD Page 10
FINAL PROJECT SUBMISSION DUE DATE AND ORAL PRESENTATION FOR SECTION 002 (11:45am 2:45pm class time): The due date for submission of your final project and an oral presentation is: Tuesday, May 13 th, 8:00am 10:00am 10:00am is the official ending time. However, if the last person present is done before 10:00am, then the Instructor will end the presentation time and any Final Projects not turned in and presented orally by this time, will receive a Failing (F) grade. This means that you should be on time! We will meet in our usual classroom, Room 262 McNeal Hall. Please see handouts Final Project and Final Project Grading for detailed information. RETURN OF COLOR FINAL PROJECTS AND GETTING YOUR FINAL COURSE GRADE: I will be grading your Final Projects immediately following the last presentation. I expect to be done with everyone s within two hours of the last presentation. When I m done grading your work, I will give you: Your Final Project Your Final Project Grade, Your Final Course Grade. All Final Projects must be picked up within this time frame, there will be no exceptions. Any Final Projects not picked up will be discarded. If you are unable to pick it up yourself, you must let me know ahead of time who you have designated to pick it up for you. I will no longer be responsible for your Final Project once it is handed over to this designated person. Page 11