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Official Course Syllabi 2019-2020 
    
Official Course Syllabi 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MACA 1025 - Design 1

Credit Hours: 4.00


Prerequisites: None

(formerly MACA 1020)

Introduction to design concept. Problems in two-dimensional design using lines and planes in black and white and color.

Contact Hours: 6

South Campus

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to construct designs using elements of design.

Objectives:

  1. Create lines.
  2. Create shapes.
  3. Create form.
  4. Create space.
  5. Create depth.
  6. Create texture.
  7. Create color.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to construct designs using the principles of design.

Objectives:

  1. Create balance.
  2. Create contrast.
  3. Create movement.
  4. Create patterns.
  5. Create rhythm.
  6. Create unity.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create using different materials, tools, and equipment.

Objectives:

  1. Use pencils, erasers, markers, tape, inks, adhesives, and other materials.
  2. Use X-acto knife, t-square, ruler, proportion wheel, templates, and other tools.
  3. Use light table, enlarger, projector, mat cutter, and other equipment.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate professional work habits.

Objectives:

  1. Follow written and verbal instructions.
  2. Meet deadlines and participate in presentations.
  3. Demonstrate craftsmanship and prepare artwork for presentation.

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

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Explore Curvilinear, Mechanical and Dynamic Line
    1. Experiment with positive / negative space, balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, rhythm, pattern and unity
    2. Use professional materials, tools, equipment
    3. Use professional problem solving techniques
    4. Demonstrate professional work habits
  2. Explore Organic, Geometric and Hybrid Shapes
    1. Experiment with positive / negative space, balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, rhythm, pattern and unity
    2. Use professional materials, tools, equipment
    3. Use professional problem solving techniques
    4. Demonstrate professional work habits
  3. Explore Positive and Negative Space
    1. Experiment with positive / negative space, balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, rhythm, pattern and unity
    2. Use professional materials, tools, equipment
    3. Use professional problem solving techniques
    4. Demonstrate professional work habits
  4. Explore Depth, Dominant And Subdominant Elements
    1. Experiment with positive / negative space, balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, rhythm, pattern, and unity
    2. Use professional materials, tools, equipment
    3. Use professional problem solving techniques
    4. Demonstrate professional work habits
  5. Explore Formal, Informal and Organic Texture
    1. Experiment with positive / negative space, balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, rhythm, pattern and unity
    2. Use professional materials, tools, equipment
    3. Use professional problem solving techniques
    4. Demonstrate professional work habits
  6. Recognize Basic Typographic Principles
    1. Experiment with positive / negative space, balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, rhythm, pattern and unity
    2. Experiment with line, shape, texture, color, value
    3. Use professional materials, tools, equipment
    4. Use professional problem solving techniques
    5. Demonstrate professional work habits
  7. Explore Color
    1. Experiment with greyscale, monochromatic, analogous and complementary color schemes
    2. Experiment with hues, tints, shades, and tones
    3. Experiment with positive / negative space, balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, rhythm, pattern, and unity
    4. Use professional materials, tools, equipment
    5. Use professional problem solving techniques
    6. Demonstrate professional work habits

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



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