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General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Communication
Faculty Contact Information
After class, or by appointment
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Interpret and implement the elements of art and principles of design into basic two-dimensional designing tools and techniques.
- Illustrate informed decision making in the creation of two-dimensional artworks.
- Apply the physical skills needed for handling materials used in the production of an image or design.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the practical skills of measuring, drawing, and cutting to create formal compositions.
- Participate in the formal evaluation and analysis of artwork through critique.
- Understand design principles through historic and contemporary analysis.
- Design Principles
- The Process
- Unity / Gestalt
- Emphasis / Focal Point
- Scale and Proportion
- Balance - Symmetrical and Asymmetrical
- Rhythm
- Design Elements
- Line
- Shape
- Pattern and Texture
- Space - Linear Perspective
- Value
- Color
Buy or rent: Design Basic 9th Edition
Assignments
- Quizzes
- Critique
- Projects
- Class Participation
Grading Scale
A = 89-100+%
B = 79-88%
C = 69-78
D = 59-68%
F = Below 60%
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700
Late Work
Every assignment in the course will have a due date. Students are expected to submit assignments by the due date.
We all know that important things in life can sometimes get in the way of our classes. If there are things going on in your life that you anticipate affecting your ability to attend class or complete work on time, please contact me immediately so we can create a plan to ensure your success. If you recognize a due date might be a problem, advocate for your success by following these steps:
- Think about a plan to make sure you don't fall behind.
- Contact me (in person or by email) so we can discuss.
Assignment Policy
Late work is accepted for up to one week. Late work can be penalized 1 point daily for 10 point assignments and 2 points for 20 point assignments beginning the day the project is due.
Academic Honesty, Plagiarism, and Student Rights & Responsibilities
Kankakee Community College has an academic honesty policy.
You can visit this website for more information about how to avoid plagiarizing. And, if you have any questions about whether or not you should cite something or how you should cite it, just ask me before you submit it.
See Student Handbook.
All students should be respectful of other students and consider both the diverse backgrounds and cultures that we all share. If any student feels offended for any reason, please first see me after class.
Calendar is up to date in Canvas.
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
The materials on this course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course. Further information regarding KCC's copyright policy is available at https://kcc.libguides.com/copyright.
|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.