CCV - Course Blurbs and Essential Objectives
 
 
 

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Current Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Course Blurbs and Essential Objectives

ART-1060   Two-Dimensional Design   3 Credits
 
This course explores the principles of successful two-dimensional design as required for creative art, advertising, and preparation of other printed materials. Emphasis will be on the dynamics of design and the solution of problems in composition, line, shape, texture, and value through experiments using various mediums and materials.
 
    1. Apply two-dimensional elements of art (line, shape, value, color, texture, form, and space) and principles of design (balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity/variety) in a variety of projects.
    2. Explore a variety of wet and dry design mediums.
    3. Employ vocabulary of elements of art and principles of design when describing an example of fine art or communication design.
    4. Compare and contrast examples of two-dimensional design, evaluating their relative success in solving design problems.
    5. Examine, discuss, and critique two-dimensional design that includes the art/design historical, social, and cultural context with emphasis on the impact of global and/or cultural diversity on the development of two-dimensional design.
    6. Design and complete individual projects.
    7. Create a portfolio of design projects and display finished works in a professional manner.


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