At this time BBA is not enabling remote learning. However the situation may change so the link below will remain in place but not activated.  We may use the Zoom to enable us to invite guest speakers to our class.

 

 Design Class Zoom

 

To Open Eyes.

 

Hundreds of people can talk for one who can think,

but thousands can think for one who can see"

 

John Ruskin

To understand and use the visual language of form to create meaning and to solve visual and spatial problems.

 

To learn to see, think and make, critically, creatively, and iteratively. To approach the work with a spirit of experimentation and purposeful play. 

 

To become proficient in the use of digital and analog tools and techniques, in order to create effective and well crafted work.

 

 

In this Foundations of Design studio course, students explore

the visual language of two and three- dimensional design using

both analog (traditional) and digital tools and processes.

Through a series of problem-solving exercises and projects,

students develop a basic understanding of the elements and

principles of design, the design process, and techniques of

visualization. The knowledge and skills acquired in this class

provide students with the critical foundation for further

explorations in a number of art and design-related fields, such

as: graphic design, product design, photography, architecture

and interior design, animation, game design, film and others.

This course fulfills the arts requirement for graduation.

In addition the primary goal of preparing students for further study in a design/art related field, there is another important and broader goal, implied.

In an increasingly "image saturated world" the ability to both consume and create images, and to think creatively and critically are quickly becoming a vital skills, across the entire field of human activity. Hopefully this course will also provide the needed foundation for students to become an engaged, critically thinking and making, members of society.

Studio Rules

 

Projects (50%)

Larger assignments usually a culminating project for a unit.

 

Activities (20%)

Smaller assignments usually done in class, often in the sketchbook

 

Habits of Learning (30%) Assessed on a quarterly basis.

The BBA Habits of Learning are:

·       Preparedness: BBA students complete tasks in a timely manner and     with attention to detail.

·       Participation: BBA students collaborate and engage with learning         and others with respect, care, and curiosity.

·       Perseverance: BBA students push through challenges by seeking           and using feedback and by taking constructive risks.  

·       Self-reflection: BBA students set goals actively self-reflect on their       progress, and collect evidence of their learning.

 

Sketchbook

All students are required to maintain a sketchbook. There will be specific sketchbook assignments (usually Prompts) as well as the opportunity for additional independent student work.

A sketchbook will be provided to you.

 

The sketchbook is an important tool for any artist/designer. To foster the habit of using the sketchbook I will be offering a rare extra credit opportunity. Here’s how it will work.

 

·      You must complete 20 significant drawings in your sketchbook within the current quarter marking period. You may start a new series of 20 drawings for each new quarter marking period.

 

·      Your drawings must be dated and have a short description of what your goal or purpose was for doing the drawing. Your work should be intentional and thoughtful. Consider working on a specific technique (such as drawing from observation or contour drawing) or medium (pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, markers etc. I am happy to provide suggestions for drawing projects.

 

·      Your drawing should use the majority of the page and have a significant level of detail and care in its making.

 

·  You are not restricted in media or subject but it should be school appropriate.

 

·      Upon completion of the 20 drawings, you will meet with me to discuss the work. You may also meet at any point during the quarter for critique.

 

·    If you satisfactorily complete the 20 drawings you will receive an extra credit grade that at a minimum is no less than your current grade in the course, but could be as much as 100% if the work is exceptional. If in general the work does not meet the criteria – then no grade will be assigned or extra credit given. The 20 drawings will be counted as a project grade.

 

·   In order to participate in this opportunity create a new page on your website/e-portfolio and title it Sketchbook. You do not need to turn in the assignments in onCampus.

 

Deadlines and Timely Completion of work.

Both class Activities and Projects are due as indicated in your onCampus LMS. If the work has not been submitted at that time the following will occur:

• It will be considered late but no grade will be assigned at this time.
• After a grace period of 2 class meeting days it will be considered missing and a failing grade will be assigned.

 

When your turn that assignment in I will regrade it depending on the length of time elapsed and quality of the work. If the work is not tuned in by one of the four hard deadlines: 1st interim, midterm 3rd interim and final, the work will receive a failing grade which is not open to revision. Communication is important here. If you are having trouble completing an assignment on time please reach out to me to discuss the situation. It is your responsibility to inform me when you have turned in a late or missing assignment.

FOR PROJECTS and ACTIVITIES:

Specific goals, criteria and objectives of any given project are detailed in the project descriptions for each unit. 

HABITS OF LEARNING (assessed quarterly)

Students self-assess and then conference with the instructor.

BBA Learning Habits

 

Student:_______________________________

 

NOTE: The BBA Learning Habits are typed in bold-regular font. They are the actual text created by BBA. The text in italics, are the same ideas translated into language appropriate for our class.

 

Directions:

Please complete this form in its entirety, honestly, and to the best of your ability.

You may make a copy of this document and type on it, or you can print it out and complete by hand. Circle the number that most closely approximates the appropriate level of response to the question. Under the heading: Student Comments briefly provide examples to support the level of your response.

 

 

 

Preparedness:

BBA students complete tasks in a timely manner and with attention to detail.

 

How well did you do the work that was asked of you this semester; did you accomplish these tasks within an appropriate timeframe and attention to detail?

 

Consistently (4)

Usually         (3)

Sometimes   (2)

Rarely          (1)

 

Student comments:

 

Participation

BBA students collaborate and engage with learning and others with respect, care, and curiosity.

 

How well did you work together with the other members of the class? Did you treat others with respect and care? Did you also respect the space (the design studio) and the tools and materials we use?

 

Consistently (4)

Usually         (3)

Sometimes   (2)

Rarely          (1)

 

Student comments:

 

Perseverance

BBA students push through challenges by seeking and using feedback and by taking constructive risks.  

 

Identify a challenge or challenges you faced in the class and briefly describe how you worked through it.

 

Consistently (4)

Usually         (3)

Sometimes   (2)

Rarely          (1)

 

Student comments:

 

Self-reflection

BBA students set goals actively self-reflect on their progress, and collect evidence of their learning.

 

What specific skills and understandings about learning the language of form did you acquire? Did you consistently use the reflections and the portfolio to reflect on and document your work?

 

Consistently (4)

Usually         (3)

Sometimes   (2)

Rarely          (1)

 

Student comments:

Design encompasses a broad range of human activities. There are almost as many definitions of what constitutes design as there are designers.

Here's one Design school's stab at it:

Read the short article. Use the link below.

 

What is Design?

Write a short response to the article you just read, use the prompts below for guidance.

 

• In your own words, define "Design.
• What are the some of the characteristics of design (and the design process) that are interesting or appealing to you? 
• Is there a specific area of design that you are interested in? (look at the list below or add your own).

Process:

• Open your e-portfolio (the home page you created)
• upload an image of an artifact that you think is really well designed.
• Underneath the image, copy and paste (or write directly) your response to the prompts above.
• Publish your changes.
• Copy the URL of the page you are on.
• Go to your onCampus and find this assignment.
• Paste the URL into the TEXT box provided. Do not use the attach files feature!
• Submit your assignment.