ART 003A - Basic Design And Color

Institution:

College of the Desert

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Description:

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of two dimensional design. Through hands-on assignments, various traditional and contemporary design techniques are covered which include the use of pencil, paper and paint. Mixed media applications are introduced at the end of the course. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the study and use of basic visual elements of line, shape, texture, space, time and color theory and on organizational principles of compositional structure and concept development. These techniques enable the students to gain experience in organizing their thoughts in solving design problems and to communicate visual images as creative statements. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L CAN: ART 14 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: C3 CSU GE: C1 IGETC: None

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.collegeofthedesert.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 346-8041

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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