ART101 Design I
Basic design elements including line, shape, color, texture, value, and composition and their integration on a two-dimensional surface are studied and applied. Students examine the nature and effect of color in its full utilization as a design element in conjunction with the interaction of positive and negative space, optical phenomena, and theories of harmony and visual dynamics. Cultural, ethical, and environmental influences on design from a global perspective will be understood.
Prerequisite: ENL025 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score
Offered: Fall, Spring
Note: Satisfies a Humanities and Fine Arts general education requirement.
ART130 You Can Design!
An online introduction to understanding and interpreting the world around you for the purpose of creating art work. Recognizing and identifying elements of visual language like Line, Shape, Color, Texture, and Tone will lead to applying these elements in the creation of art and design work. Critically evaluating art work and the work of other artists and designers will help nurture confidence in the use of visual language and provide a basis for exploring all forms of visual expression, including drawing, painting, life drawing, sculpture, design, graphic art, website design and printmaking.
Prerequisite: ENL025 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer