GDes 1312 Foundations: Color and Design in Two and Three Dimensions

University of Minnesota Lecturer: Linda A. Krueger, lkrueger@umn.edu - Spring Semester, 2013

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COURSE DESCRIPTION This is a four credit course. This design foundations course introduces students to color theory and its application in two and three dimensional design through lectures, demonstrations, extensive studio work and critiques. Emphasis is on developing students' ability to use color effectively in two and three dimensional design applications by studying traditional design elements, gestalt grouping principles, theories of color organization, color and spatial perception, and color interaction But it is so much more. Intended for (pre) majors in graphic design, clothing design, interior design, and housing; this class has a well-earned reputation as 'the toughest class you'll ever love.' Class time is spent with slide and lecture presentations, studio work, and group and individual critiques. Successful completion requires a significant commitment to time, energy, and resources (supplies run approximately $200.) The result? You will produce a portfolio that is a descriptive explanation and illustration of color and design theory, enhanced with your own creative projects: a physical product of impressive proportions. You will be proud of your work. Most importantly, you will see the world in a whole new light. You'll see color where you didn't see it before and recognize the 'color magic' around you. COURSE PREREQUISITE This course is intended for students majoring in apparel design, graphic design, or interior design. COURSE OBJECTIVES In this course, students will: learn the fundamental theory of design elements and Gestalt grouping principles solve design problems in accordance with assigned objectives and limitations learn fundamental color theory learn basics of visual perception and color vision develop visual awareness of color relativity effectively apply fundamental design and color theory in two and three dimensional studio work explore the spatial relationships established inherently in color design explore the interaction of form and color variables in patterns learn to analyze color designs using design vocabulary in written and oral critiques STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME Student Learning Outcome: Students in this course will have mastered a body of knowledge and a mode of inquiry. How Student Learning Outcome will be addressed: In this course, students will: learn fundamental color theory, learn basics of visual perception and color vision, develop visual awareness of color relativity, and solve design problems in accordance with assigned objectives and limitations. In the Chroma unit, students will apply their understanding of color relationships, color perception, and color relativity to demonstrate simultaneous contrast. Through an active learning studio design process, students develop0 the color palettes appropriate for solving the design problem, experiment with solutions, crucially analyze the results of their own solutions and those of their peers, and make modifications to their solutions based on the critique. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION This is a studio course that follows a structured design process guided by set limitations and objectives. Content material and design projects are introduced with slide and lecture presentations in addition to assigned readings. Class time is also dedicated to studio exercises, design production, and group and individual critiques. Students present their work orally in a studio, and provide written analyses of design projects in formal portfolio presentation. For an undergraduate course, one credit equals an average of three hours of learning effort per week, during and outside of class, necessary for an average student to achieve an average grade. This is a four-credit course (so, thats twelve hours of learning effort) and its intense, so plan accordingly. You will definitely need time outside of class to complete some of the workload required of this course.

GDes 1312 Foundations: Color and Design in Two and Three Dimensions
University of Minnesota Lecturer: Linda A. Krueger, lkrueger@umn.edu - Spring Semester, 2013

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DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS Please let the instructor know if you have concerns about the learning environment (due to vision or hearing loss, learning disabilities, etc.). Reasonable accommodations will be provided to students with documented disabilities (contact the Office of Disability Services, 12 Johnston Hall). The Instructor must be contacted at the very beginning of the semester by the student to work out the details for any such accommodations recommended by the Office of Disability Services. STUDENT ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY Academic integrity is essential to a positive teaching and learning environment. All students enrolled in University courses are expected to complete coursework responsibilities with fairness and honesty. Failure to do so by seeking unfair advantage over others or misrepresenting someone elses work as your own, can result in disciplinary action. The University Student Conduct Code defines scholastic dishonesty as follows: Scholastic Dishonesty: Scholastic dishonesty means plagiarizing; cheating on assignments or examinations; engaging in unauthorized collaboration on academic work; taking, acquiring, or using test materials without faculty permission; submitting false or incomplete records of academic achievement; acting alone or in cooperation with another to falsify records or to obtain dishonestly grades, honors, awards, or professional endorsement; altering, forging , or misusing a University academic record; or fabricating or falsifying data, research procedures, or data analysis. Within this course, a student responsible for scholastic dishonesty can be assigned a penalty up to and including an "F" or "N" for the course and/or for the work (assignment or quiz) in question. CLASSROOM CONDUCT All activities in the University, including this course, are governed by the University of Minnesota Student Conduct Code. Students who engage in behavior that disrupts the learning environment for others, may be subject to disciplinary action under the Code. In addition, students responsible for such behavior may be asked to cancel their registration or have their registration cancelled. You are expected to be attentive during class time, ask questions if you do not understand something, and to offer your opinion. You are also expected to listen respectfully to other Students and to the Instructor. Racism, sexism, homophobia, classism, ageism, and other forms of bigotry are inappropriate to express in this class. The University of Minnesota is committed to providing a safe climate for all students, faculty, and staff. All persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, or sexual orientation. Reports of harassment are taken seriously, and there are offices and individuals to help. TAKING A BREAK DURING CLASS TIME Since this is a three hour course, I am very open to you taking a ten to fifteen minute break when you feel you need to. Plan your break so that it does not fall during a lecture, quiz, or critiquing session. You can use this time to go to the Book Store to buy a necessary supply or to head to the Canteen Room (first floor) or whatever you want! You do not have to excuse yourself from the classroom. Just make sure you check with a classmate, once you return, to make sure you didnt miss anything I might have said that you would need to know. I usually try to make sure nobody is missing if I have something important to say GRADING No Incompletes will be given for this course unless there is a medical or other emergency that can be verified and deemed reasonable by the Lecturer. If such an emergency occurs, please notify the Lecturer as soon as possible. To receive an Incomplete, both the Student and the Instructor need to sign a formal written contract outlining what needs to be done in order to remove the Incomplete. The Incomplete must be completed satisfactorily by the end of the following semester or the University automatically turns the Incomplete into a Failing grade (F).

GDes 1312 Foundations: Color and Design in Two and Three Dimensions
University of Minnesota Lecturer: Linda A. Krueger, lkrueger@umn.edu - Spring Semester, 2013

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A final course grade will be based on the following: - CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY Attendance is very important in a studio course. The design process involves input and feedback from others, including your classmates, and there can be spontaneous and important information shared during class time. More than three unexcused absences can result in a lowered final course grade. Repeated tardiness and/or consistently leaving class early will be considered an attendance problem and can result in either a lower course grade. Excused absences are defined in the policy found at http://policy.com.edu/Policies/Education/Education/MAKEUPWORK.html and include the following circumstances: illness, participation in intercollegiate athletic events (not intramural), subpoenas, jury duty, military service, bereavement, and religious observances. Any circumstance that you believe falls under the excused absence category, must be verified by presenting the Instructor with documentation (e.g., a note from your doctor) that gives the date(s) for which you should be excused (the details of the circumstance do not need to be explained). Students are responsible for information covered during any missed class session and can attain this information from a fellow classmate. Of course, the Instructor will be available to answer questions during scheduled office hours or during class time, when appropriate. No appointment is needed for office hours just come in. ASSIGNMENTS. All assignments will have a due date. If an assignment is not ready to be handed in when due, it will be dropped an entire letter grade unless there is an excused absence. A late assignment must be turned into the Instructor in person. The following are part of each assignments grade as is explained in detail on the Assignment Grading handout: - ACTUAL DESIGN WORK. This can include: scale, design, Munsell charts, other relevant work. - CRITIQUE PARTICIPATION. There will be critiques of assignments prior to the due date. During critique sessions, you will be given a chance to point out design strategies used in your own work, comment on others work and ask questions. These sessions enable one to become familiar with design vocabulary and aid in sharpening observational skills. These critiques also provide input towards possible revisions that may be needed prior to the final due date. Revisions are definitely encouraged as revisions are important steps in any design process. - CRAFTSMANSHIP. A caring and professional attitude toward your work is important. Poor craftsmanship or appearance will affect an assignments grade. - WRITTEN PROBLEM DESCRIPTIONS. A written problem description will accompany each color scale and color design. The Assignment #1 handout will describe the format of these written problem descriptions. FINAL PORTFOLIO. (70% of the final course grade) Each assignment will receive an individual grade when due during the semester. Then, all (already graded) assignments will be submitted on the last day of class in a three-ring binder. This becomes a portfolio of your work. Previous grades received from these assignments will not be changed at this time. However, additional grading of the title page, portfolio unity, professional presentation, and correction of previous typos will be done to give a final portfolio grade. Consider the final portfolio a design project in itself! Handouts will be distributed at the appropriate time regarding expectations and grading of the final portfolio. MID-TERM QUIZ. (5% of the final course grade) A study guide will be provided. END-OF-SEMESTER QUIZ. (10% of the final course grade)

- FINAL PROJECT. (15% of the final course grade) Handouts will be distributed at the appropriate time regarding expectations and grading of the final project. STUDENT RELEASE OF WORK Students enrolled in this course grant consent for their work to be selected for inclusion in college or departmental publications (online or in print).

GDes 1312 Foundations: Color and Design in Two and Three Dimensions
University of Minnesota Lecturer: Linda A. Krueger, lkrueger@umn.edu - Spring Semester, 2013

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GRADING STANDARDS A Represents achievement that is outstanding relative to the level necessary to meet course requirements. B Represents achievement that is significantly above the level necessary to meet course requirements. C Represents achievement that meets the course requirements in every respect. D Represents achievement that is worthy of credit even though it fails to meet fully the course requirements. F Represents failure and signifies that the work was either (1) completed but at a level of achievement that is not worthy of credit or (2) was not completed and there was no agreement between the instructor and the student that the student would be awarded an Incomplete (I) for the course. INSTRUCTORS OFFICE LOCATION AND SCHEDULED OFFICE HOURS Room: 250f McNeal Hall Days and Time: Thursdays, 10:30am 11:30am or by appointment Please dont hesitate to come and see me during my office hours for ANY reason you do not need an appointment to see me during my office hours. INSTRUCTORS E-MAIL ADDRESS lkrueger@umn.edu E-mail is the best way to get a message to me and the quickest way to get a response from me! SENDING SCANNED DESIGN WORK TO ME AS AN EMAIL ATTACHMENT: I am more than happy to receive an email attachment from you of design work you have scanned and want feedback on via email. However, I do request the following: keep it at a reasonable file size (no bigger than 100Kb is reasonable) you MUST tell me what your objectives/strategies are and ask specific questions regarding concerns you have for the success of your design I will not be able to edit written Problem Descriptions via email. ONLINE MOODLE COURSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM You can access all the handouts for the course through the Moodle course management system. Grades are also posted on this site along with other relevant course materials. You can access the Moodle site using myU at http://www.myu.umn.edu. The My Courses tab in myU will show a listing of all course management links to which you have access. Here are the steps to get there: In your web browser go to http://www.myu.umn.edu Enter your Internet ID and Password and click Login. In my, click the My Courses tab. Scroll down to the list of the courses and click on Moodle Site Link. Another option is to log in directly to the Moodle server. If you were just added to a course, you could still access it by logging directly in to the Moodle server. Heres how: In your web browser, go to http://moodle.umn.edu. Click the Login link in the upper right corner. Enter your Internet ID and Password and click Login. The courses you are enrolled in are listed at the top under the heading My Courses. Click the link for this course. POSSIBLE CLASS CANCELLATION If there is severe weather, listen to media coverage for the possibility of the University closing down (830AM radio station is good for this). You can also sign up to receive notification of University closings etc. through your cell phone (check this out at www.umn.edu). If class needs to be canceled for any other reason (I am sick or have an emergency in my family, for example), I will email everyone using your UNIVERSITY email account. For this reason, just in case, please check your email prior to coming to class.

GDes 1312 Foundations: Color and Design in Two and Three Dimensions
University of Minnesota Lecturer: Linda A. Krueger, lkrueger@umn.edu - Spring Semester, 2013

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ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES This is subject to changes depending on class performance. **Students are responsible for learning of these changes.** MOODLE COURSE WEBSITE Handouts for all Assignments are on the Moodle Course Website. Handouts will not be provided in the classroom so you must either print out the handouts or have access to them, via WiFi, on your laptop. There is WiFi in the classroom.

CALENDAR
DATE
WEEK 1 Tues., Jan. 22

TOPIC(S)
Introduction (Purpose of Course, Grading, Supplies, etc.). Group exercise. Slide presentation previewing course content. Discuss: what constitutes a Masters work Assignment #1 (modular analysis). Slide presentation discussing elements and principles of design. Slide presentation introducing Modular Analysis Assignment.

DUE (Subject to changes)

Thurs., Jan. 24

- bring grid paper to class - bring a 2B and 6B pencil - bring a Master painting or photograph - Readings: see Assignment #1 handout - final critique of modular analysis by end of class - ASSIGNMENT #1 DUE AT BEGINNING OF CLASS - Bring all painting supplies

WEEK 2 Tues., Jan. 29

Assignment # 1

Thurs., Jan. 31

Assignment #2 (achromatic scale) Slide presentation introducing Achromatic Assignment. Demonstration: painting technique Discuss: craftsmanship, Munsell Color Tree (hue, value, and chroma), middle mixtures, arithmetic versus geometric progression, Weber Fechner Law, simultaneous contrast.

WEEK 3 Tues., Feb. 5

Assignment #2 (achromatic scale). Demonstration: how to cut scale and modular pieces and how to mount them with good craftsmanship Assignment #2 (achromatic design). Slide presentation of Achromatic designs. Discuss: figure-ground ambiguity, overallness, interpenetration, dynamic movement, balance, unity, Chevreuls Laws of Simultaneous Contrast

- scale should be finalized by the end of class

Thurs., Feb. 7

- come to class with Modules cut and be ready to start designing

WEEK 4 Tues.. Feb. 12

Assignment #2 (achromatic design). Assign Assignment #3 paint colors. Assignment #2 (achromatic design). - final critique of design by end of class

Thurs., Feb. 14

GDes 1312 Foundations: Color and Design in Two and Three Dimensions
University of Minnesota Lecturer: Linda A. Krueger, lkrueger@umn.edu - Spring Semester, 2013

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DATE
WEEK 5 Tues., Feb. 19

DUE (Subject to changes)
- ASSIGNMNET #2 DUE AT BEGINNING OF CLASS - scale should be finalized by the end of class

TOPIC(S)
Assignment #3 (achromatic/monochromatic scale). Slide presentation introducing Achro/Monochromatic Assignment. Assignment #3 (achromatic and monochromatic scale).

Thurs., Feb. 21

WEEK 6 Tues., Feb. 26

Assignment #3 (achromatic/monochromatic design). Slide presentation of Achro/Monochromatic designs. Assignment #3 (achromatic/monochromatic design). Discuss: Psychology of Color, Study Guide handout for mid-term and end-of-semester quizzes

Thurs., Feb. 28

WEEK 7 Tues., March 5

MID-TERM QUIZ AT BEGINNING OF CLASS PERIOD.

- final critique of design by end of class - ASSIGNMENT #3 DUE AT BEGINNING OF CLASS - Readings: See assignment #4 handout

Thurs., March 7

Assignment #4 (hue triangle) - GROUP ASSIGNMENT! Slide presentation of Hue, Tint, Shade Assignment

WEEK 8 Tues., March 12

Assignment #4 (hue triangle).

- final critique of hue triangle by end of class

Thurs., March 14 Assignment #4 (hue, tint, shade scale). WEEK 9 Tues., March 19 Thus., March 21

NO CLASS SPRING BREAK NO CLASS SPRING BREAK.

Additive and Subtractive color problems will be given at the beginning of numerous class periods from now on. These problems and/or similar ones will be on the final quiz. Topics that will be covered include: light, color spectrum, additive color mixing, subtractive color mixing, four-color process printing and visual defects. WEEK 10 Tues., March 26

Assignment #4 (hue, tint, shade scale).

- scale should be finalized by end of class

Thurs., March 28

Assignment #4 (hue, tint, shade design). Slide presentation of hue, tint, shade designs.

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DATE
WEEK 11 Tues., April 2 Thurs., April 4

TOPIC(S)
Assignment #4 (hue, tint, shade design). Assignment #4 (hue, tint, shade design). Discuss: Color deficiencies, Final Projects. Slide presentation of past final projects. Slide presentation of anatomy of the human eye.

DUE (Subject to changes)

- final critique of design by end of class

WEEK 12 Tues., April 9

Assignment #5 (after-images study). Slide presentation of Chroma Bridge Assignment. Discuss: after-images, perceptual opposites, Ittens Fire and Water.

- ASSIGNMENT #4 DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS - Important: bring ALL Munsell charts to class today, even the HVC one

Thurs., April 11 WEEK 13 Tues., April 16

Assignment #5 (chroma bridge scale and design)

Assignment #5 (chroma bridge scale and design). Discuss: Final Portfolio submission. Slide presentation of past Final Portfolio Title Pages. Assignment #5 (chroma bridge design).

Thurs., April 18 WEEK 14 Tues., April 23

Assignment #6 (weaving) Slide Presentation of Weaving Assignment Discuss: optical color mixture, luminosity

- ASSIGNMENT #5 DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS - Important: bring ALL past Painted papers to class today

Thurs., April 25 WEEK 15 Tues., April 30

Assignment #6 (weaving)

Assignment #6 and/or Assignment #7 (3D) Slide Presentation introducing 3D Assignment Assignment #6 (weaving) and/or Assignment # 7 (3D) Review for Final Quiz (discuss Metamerism) - ASSIGNMENT #6 DUE AT BEGINNING OF CLASS

Thurs., May 2

WEEK 16 Tues., May 7 Thurs., May 9

FINAL QUIZ AT BEGINNING OF CLASS PERIOD LAST DAY OF CLASS Oral presentations must be given for 3D assignment by end of class. - ENTIRE PORTFOLIO DUE BY THE END OF THE CLASS

GDes 1312 Foundations: Color and Design in Two and Three Dimensions
University of Minnesota Lecturer: Linda A. Krueger, lkrueger@umn.edu - Spring Semester, 2013

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FINAL PROJECT DUE DATES
Final Project submission due dates are given below. Make sure you check out the one that relates to the section of color youve been in this semester!

FINAL PROJECT SUBMISSION DUE DATE AND ORAL PRESENTATION FOR SECTION 002 (11:45 2:45 class time): The due date for submission of your final project and an oral presentation is: Saturday, May 18. 8:00am 10:00am 10:00am is the official ending time. However, if the last person present is done before 10:00am, then the Instructor will end the presentation time and any Final Projects not turned in and presented orally by this time, will receive a Failing (F) grade. This means that you should be on time! We will meet in our usual classroom, Room 262 McNeal Hall. Please see handouts Final Project and Final Project Grading for detailed information.

FINAL PROJECT SUBMISSION DUE DATE AND ORAL PRESENTATION FOR SECTION 003 (3:00pm 6:00pm class time): The due date for submission of your final project and an oral presentation is: Thursday, May 16. 10:30am 12:30pm 12:30pm is the official ending time. However, if the last person present is done before 12:30pm, then the Instructor will end the presentation time and any Final Projects not turned in and presented orally by this time, will receive a Failing (F) grade. This means that you should be on time! We will meet in our usual classroom, Room 262 McNeal Hall. Please see handouts Final Project and Final Project Grading for detailed information.