DES 1010, COM 1005, 1035, 2035
Teacher: Mr. Petersen Course Outline: Design is a combination of four MDC credits at the grade 10 and 11 levels. The design process is introduced, and basic design skills in traditional and digital media are taught and applied. Designs are taken from idea through the process to model and finished product, using both original ideas from the students and client-based projects within the school and community. Introductory principles of client services and marketing will be introduced as well. This course can be accessed virtually on Google classroom at: Prerequisites: None We focus on three main components: · Design - process planning, producing and developing your ideas into actuality · Theory - historical precedent and developments, compositional rules and tools · Reflections - revisions, redesign, collaboration and critique Late Assignments, Missed Assignments and NHI My policy is: All projects are due on the critique date . After critique you will have a week to make any changes or adjustments gleamed from the group discussion. If you fail to hand in your project a week from the critique date, you will receive a NHI= 0. If your project is not present for critique you have a week to arrange another time with the teacher for critique. Failure to do so and you will receive 0 for the critique. You must communicate with the teacher to receive a week extension. ** Communication is essential in the midst of absences or missed assignments. It is your responsibility. ** Supply List: Please provide for yourself: • a SKETCHBOOK – must be at least 8 x 10 “in size with white pages • Pencils- HB, 2B, 4B, 6B • Eraser- white • Hand sharpener • black fine point marker - 0.5 • ruler All other materials for production will be available at school. |
Studio hours: Art Room is open for design students Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at lunch (excluding day 1), FLT on days 1 and 3, and after-school on Mondays until 5pm. **Art room is closed for lunch on Tuesdays ** Evaluation: Major Projects 40% · 5 large projects Minor Projects 20% - 8 minor projects Process Work 20% - 5 large projects - 8 minor projects Critiques 10% · Self, Peer and Class Theory 10% Sketchbooks and Process Work: Sketchbooks are an important as a resource for designing and the course. You must bring your sketchbook to every class. You will record your ideas and rough copies and complete some major assignments in your sketchbook. Critiques: Classroom critiques are vital to artistic growth because it gives the class an opportunity for peer assessment and experience constructive feedback. Designs must be completed and participation is key to a successful critique. We will be exploring self, peer and class forms of critique with our finished work. Class critiques can only be made up by critiquing with the class and must be scheduled with the teacher. Field Trip : TBA |
Guidelines for a Creative Environment
Rules are in place to make the classroom a SAFE and fun environment to create. Following these
guidelines will make it easier and more enjoyable for all of us to enjoy the course.
#1- Respect the materials and studio space. - No throwing or deliberately destroying the
classroom materials. All materials are available to you during class, flex blocks and every
lunch hour. Do not take classroom materials home, as they often are not returned once they
leave the classroom. If there is a special item you would like to take home, an arrangement could
be made.
We clean up the room ALWAYS at the end of class. The design materials will go a long way if
we all put them away.
#2 Ready at Bell- You should be ready with your materials, in your seat with your sketchbook by the
time the bell rings.
#3- Being Present in class and when absent- Being present means actively participating in
class critiques and discussions, offering feedback to your peers, and utilizing class time to work
or research projects. It does not mean sitting on your smartphone creating Snapchats, using facebook
on your computer, skyping, texting or creating a playlist. See #4- Responsible Use of Technology.
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you have missed and catch up. With
Weebly it is very accessible to go online and see where the class is at every day. Unexcused
absences will be dealt with immediately.
#4 Responsible use of Technology - There are many great ways that technological devices
and advances that have made the classroom a better place. However, no smart phones will be
allowed in class unless specifically mentioned. You may use your laptop for image reference, however it
is best you leave your phone in your locker or in teacher’s phone 'hotel' on the door. We only see each
for a short so let’s make our time together safe, creative and productive.
Rules are in place to make the classroom a SAFE and fun environment to create. Following these
guidelines will make it easier and more enjoyable for all of us to enjoy the course.
#1- Respect the materials and studio space. - No throwing or deliberately destroying the
classroom materials. All materials are available to you during class, flex blocks and every
lunch hour. Do not take classroom materials home, as they often are not returned once they
leave the classroom. If there is a special item you would like to take home, an arrangement could
be made.
We clean up the room ALWAYS at the end of class. The design materials will go a long way if
we all put them away.
#2 Ready at Bell- You should be ready with your materials, in your seat with your sketchbook by the
time the bell rings.
#3- Being Present in class and when absent- Being present means actively participating in
class critiques and discussions, offering feedback to your peers, and utilizing class time to work
or research projects. It does not mean sitting on your smartphone creating Snapchats, using facebook
on your computer, skyping, texting or creating a playlist. See #4- Responsible Use of Technology.
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you have missed and catch up. With
Weebly it is very accessible to go online and see where the class is at every day. Unexcused
absences will be dealt with immediately.
#4 Responsible use of Technology - There are many great ways that technological devices
and advances that have made the classroom a better place. However, no smart phones will be
allowed in class unless specifically mentioned. You may use your laptop for image reference, however it
is best you leave your phone in your locker or in teacher’s phone 'hotel' on the door. We only see each
for a short so let’s make our time together safe, creative and productive.