MACA 2050 - Design 3

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: MACA 1025 and MACA 1055; and MACA 1200 or MACA 1320

(formerly MACA 2020)

Students design three-dimensional design concepts for various forms of communication using a variety of media, computer programs, materials, and techniques in black and white, and color. May be taken twice for credit.

Location: South Campus

Contact Hours: 6
Billable Contact Hours: 6

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create visual experiences.

Objectives:

Interpret information, plan, and create a solution.
Use the creative process, digital, traditional, practical, or other methods.
Use dominant and sub-dominant principles.
Apply 2-D and 3-D principles to their work.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will decipher design principles.

Objectives:

Analyze the market for the intended product.
Collect data about pertaining to the product.
Develop a plan for maximizing strategies.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate proficiency in their design strategies.

Objectives:

Pitch their idea to a group of peers.
Discuss the strategies for their designs.
Receive feedback and update their work.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will employ good craftsmanship.

Objectives:

Use appropriate materials.
Create polished designs.
Work through planning, tweaking, finalizing artwork.
Create updatable designs

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Curvilinear/Mechanical/Dynamic line study
Organic/Rectilinear/Hybrid shape study
Depth/Form/Texture/Value/Color study
Design History
Logo design for business and industry
* This problem varies from semester to semester.
Mid-semester evaluation
3-dimensional design: horizontal/vertical/geometric/curved/dynamic
Point of purchase display

Primary Faculty
Mellebrand, Kristine
Secondary Faculty
Sarcona, Shaun
Associate Dean
Hinrichsen, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088