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Two Dimensional Design
Art 120

CAN ART 14 Transfer: UC/CSU
This course provides the foundation for all visual arts, by examining the concepts, terminology, techniques and materials used in two-dimansional design.
$25.00 Material Fee — PAYABLE AT REGISTRATION
9:00-11:50A TR Giardina, Edward FA-221
Offered Fall and Spring Terms

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Weekly Outline

Week 1 - August 19 & 21

Tuesday, August 19: Course and Syllabus Overview
Thursday, August 21: Design Process Lecture and Activity

Week 2 - August 26 & 28

Tuesday, August 26: Line Lecture and Exercises
Thursday, August 28: Line Project, Due Following Class

Week 3 - September 2 & 4

Tuesday, September 2: Shape Lecture and Exercises
Thursday, September 4: Shape Project, Due Following Class

Week 4 - September 9 & 11

Tuesday, September 9: Value Lecture and Exercises
Thursday, September 11: Value Project, Due Following Class

Week 5 - September 16 & 18

Tuesday, September 16: Texture Lecture and Exercises
Thursday, September 18: Texture Project, Due Following Class

Week 6 - September 23 & 25

Tuesday, September 16: Color Lecture and Exercises
Thursday, September 18: Color Project, Due Following Class

Week 7 - September 30 & October 2

Tuesday, September 30: Space Lecture and Exercises
Thursday, October 2: Space Project, Due Following Class

Week 8 - October 7 & October 9

Tuesday, October 7: Motion Lecture and Exercises
Thursday, October 9: Motion Project, Due Following Class

Week 9 - October 14 & October 16

Tuesday, October 14: Unity Lecture and Exercises
Thursday, October 16: Unity Project, Due Following Class

Week 10 - October 21 & October 23

Tuesday, October 21: Film: Art 21 and related activities
Thursday, October 23: Film: Art 21 and related activities

Week 11 - October 28 & October 30

Tuesday, October 28: Emphasis Lecture and Exercises
Thursday, October 30: Emphasis Project, Due Following Class

Week 12 - November 4 & November 6

Tuesday, November 4: Emphasis Lecture and Exercises
Thursday, November 6: Emphasis Project, Due Following Class

Week 13 - November 11 & November 13

Tuesday, November 11: Balance Lecture and Exercises
Thursday, November 13: Balance Project, Due Following Class

Week 14 - November 18 & November 20

Tuesday, November 18: Rhythm Lecture and Exercises
Thursday, November 20: Rhthm Project, Due Following Class

Week 15 - November 25 & November 27

Tuesday, November 25: Composition Lecture and Exercises
Thursday, November 27: Composition Project, Due Following Class

Week 16 - December 2 & December 4

Tuesday, December 2: Field Trip - TBA
Thursday, December 4: Final Project Lecture/Lab

Week 17 - December 9 & December 11

Tuesday, December 9: Final Project Lab
Thursday, December 11: Final Exam, 8 - 10 am. Final Project due at 8 am Sharp!

Week 18 - December16 & December 18

Tuesday, December16: No Class
Thursday, December 18: No Class

Please Note That The Outline Is Subject To Change!