Calendar & Course Pacing Schedule
Fall 2017 schedule
** While every effort is made to keep on top of this outlined pacing schedule, it is at the description of the instructor that some chapters may take longer than others. Students will be kept abreast of these changes by the instructor. Please keep on track of the class progression by visiting the
DATE TOPIC
TU AUG 29 INTRODUCTION
TH AUG 31 Elements + Principles of Visual Design
TU SEP 05 Color Value Scales in 11 painted steps
TH SEP 07 Color Value Scales in 11 painted steps
TU SEP 12 Color Wheel / Complimentary / Analogous
TH SEP 14 Color Wheel / Complimentary / Analogous
TU SEP 19 Color Wheel / Complimentary / Analogous
TH SEP 21 Abstract Variations, Placement Perspective
Project II
Project II
TU SEP 26 Abstract Variations, Placement Perspective
Project II
Project II
TH SEP 28 Abstract Variations, Placement Perspective
Project II
Project II
SAT SEP 30 CAZ ART TRAIL
TU OCT 03 CRIT: Abstract Variations, Placement Perspective
Introduction: Gestalt Theory Project III
TH OCT 05 Gestalt Theory Project III
Project II
Sketchbook Deconstructive AnalysisIntroduction: Gestalt Theory Project III
TH OCT 05 Gestalt Theory Project III
AUTUMN RECESS
TH OCT 12 Critique: Gestalt Theory Project III
Introduction: Balance & Unity Project IV
TH OCT 12 Critique: Gestalt Theory Project III
Introduction: Balance & Unity Project IV
TU OCT 17 Balance + Unity Project IV
TH OCT 19 Critique: Balance + Unity Project IV
Rachel Turdo: Knit Pixel workshop Project V
Rachel Turdo: Knit Pixel workshop Project V
TU OCT 24 Selfie: Gridded Portraits Project V
TH OCT 26 Selfie Gridded Portraits Project V
Joan Becker Artist Lecture @ 4:00
Joan Becker Artist Lecture @ 4:00
TU OCT 31 Selfie Gridded Portraits Project V
TH NOV 02 Selfie Gridded Portraits Project V
Introduction: Abstraction of a Master Project VI
Introduction: Abstraction of a Master Project VI
TU NOV 07 Critique: Selfie Gridded Portraits V
TH NOV 09 Abstraction of a Master Project VI -
TU NOV 14 Abstraction of a Master Project VI
TH NOV 16 Abstraction of a Master Project VI
TU NOV 21 Abstraction of a Master Project VI
Thanksgiving recess WED NOV 22 - NOV 24
Thanksgiving recess WED NOV 22 - NOV 24
TU NOV 28 Critique: Abstraction of a Master Project VI
Introduction: Ernst Haeckl Inspired Design Project VII
Introduction: Ernst Haeckl Inspired Design Project VII
TH NOV 30 Ernst Haeckl Inspired Design Project VII - Acrylic color templates of palette choice
TU DEC 05 Ernst Haeckl Inspired Design Project VII
Student Presentations
TH DEC07 Ernst Haeckl Inspired Design Project VII
DUE: Sketch books with 35 printed images with Elements and Principles of Design analysis
(5 per project... 7 projects x 5 = 35)
DUE: Sketch books with 35 printed images with Elements and Principles of Design analysis
(5 per project... 7 projects x 5 = 35)
Last classes campus wide of Fall term = MON DEC 11
FINAL EXAM BLOCK
TUES DEC 12 @ 5:15 - 7:15 pm
Student presentations and critiques of their completed
Ernst Haeckl Inspired Design Project VII including; Haeckl inspiration print (#1), followed by all thumbnails, concept sketches, color swatch acrylic template and complete project.
Line up in chronological order so we understand your designconcepts taking shape.
TUES DEC 12 @ 5:15 - 7:15 pm
Student presentations and critiques of their completed
Ernst Haeckl Inspired Design Project VII including; Haeckl inspiration print (#1), followed by all thumbnails, concept sketches, color swatch acrylic template and complete project.
Line up in chronological order so we understand your designconcepts taking shape.