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FD101b: 2-D Design/Digital
FD114: Color / Digital Applications
FD123: 3-D Design Principles
[3 CREDITS]
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FD101B
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FD122
Students explore the fundamentals of visual
This course is an introduction to the practice, theory,
The rules guiding the use of basic three-dimensional
language in two-dimensional design and digital
and application of color in two-dimensional design.
elements are the focus of this course. The generation
imagery. Projects emphasize process, visual problem
Students develop the ability to use color as it is
of new forms is introduced through projects
solving, and two-dimensional design concepts
applied to traditional art and design problems, Gestalt
emphasizing scale and proportion. The real structural
using black, white, and value. The goal of this
grouping principles, theories of color organization,
considerations and orientations required by gravity
course is to understand art and design concepts
color and spatial perception, and color interaction.
are a focus. Schematic drawing and modeling skills
though the application of digital processes and
Students apply the various color systems to two-
are used as techniques for synthesizing forms and
handcrafted technique. Emphasis is placed on concept
dimensional design problems though the application
spaces. Critical thinking and presentation skills are
development, vocabulary, visual craft, digital process
of digital processes and handcrafted technique.
developed through participation in group critique.
skills, presentation methods, and critical analysis.
Emphasis is placed on concept development,
Emphasis is placed on capability with material
vocabulary, visual craft, digital process skills,
procurement, effective time management, and
presentation methods, and critical analysis.
regular use of the process journal.
Drawing is fundamental to the fields of art and
FD122: 3-D Design Elements
LIB ER AL AR TS CO U RSE S
design. These perceptual and analytical drawing
[3 CREDITS]
courses provide CVA Foundation students with a
This course teaches Foundation students the basic
Art History Courses
year long studio drawing experience that develops
elements of three-dimensional design: point, line,
drawing skills and process, mastery of basic drawing
plane, volume, and space. Exercises will teach a
AH120: Prehistoric through Gothic Art History
materials, tools and techniques, and the ability to
method for problem identification, experimentation,
[3 CREDITS]
visually communicate ideas. Sequential problems
and resolution. Analysis of three-dimensional forms
Survey of the major periods of art from the
explore basic art and design principles and concepts,
are introduced using schematic drawings and models
Paleolithic Era through the Middle Ages. Its
working from still life, landscape, interiors, linear
oriented by simple, imaginary, XYZ coordinate
purpose is to introduce students to key works of art
perspective, and the figure in space. Fall semester
space. Critical thinking and presentation skills are
and architecture from such cultures as Egyptian,
concentrates on the use and exploration of line and
developed through participation in group critique.
Greek, Roman, Early Christian, and Romanesque,
its applications in black and white; spring semester
Emphasis is placed on capability with material
with emphasis on cultural and historical context.
introduces value and color. Studio practice is
procurement, effective time management, and
The course includes attention to the early art of
supported by assigned readings, class discussion, and
regular use of Process Journal.
cultures in Asia, the Islamic world, the Americas,
FD112 & FD113: Drawing I and Drawing II [3 CREDITS EACH] PREREQUISITE FOR FD113 IS FD112
historical and contemporary slide surveys. Critical
and Africa. Students are introduced to art
thinking skills, analysis, and reflective investigation
historical vocabulary, basic theoretical concepts,
are emphasized through process studies, research,
and art historical research methodology.
and during student lead critiques.