ARTT-101 Two-Dimensional Art and Design

This course is an introduction to the theories, practices, and techniques of two-dimensional art, with an emphasis on drawing and design. The elements and principles of design, universal in the art of the past and the present and across all areas of art will be covered. The terms and concepts will provide students with the vocabulary needed to analyze the art of all cultures. The emphasis is on drawing conventions, visual organization, content, and composition that lead to the desired intent. Students will work in a variety of traditional media. This course will develop the analytic skills necessary to discuss the art of all cultures and to learn the strategies to succeed in the conception, organization, and production of unique works of two-dimensional art.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

4 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Identify and apply the critical theories, specialized vocabulary, and concepts specific to the
   elements of art and the principles of design in two-dimensional artwork.
2. 2. Plan carefully and then create original art that shows an understanding of the fundamental
   two-dimensional design principles and basic drawing conventions and incorporate risk-taking
   and creativity into problem solving for each project.
3. 3. Identify and apply basic art and design concepts, posing and addressing questions on
   perspectives, social and cultural contexts, and assumptions to establish one’s own critical
   assessment of an artwork.
4. 4. Assess, reflect on, and critically analyze the role of two-dimensional artwork as an expression
   of the human condition.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Identify and apply the critical theories, specialized vocabulary, and concepts specific to the
   elements of art and the principles of design in two-dimensional artwork.
2. 2. Plan carefully and then create original art that shows an understanding of the fundamental
   two-dimensional design principles and basic drawing conventions and incorporate risk-taking
   and creativity into problem solving for each project.
3. 3. Identify and apply basic art and design concepts, posing and addressing questions on
   perspectives, social and cultural contexts, and assumptions to establish one’s own critical
   assessment of an artwork.
4. 4. Assess, reflect on, and critically analyze the role of two-dimensional artwork as an expression
   of the human condition.