SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

                                                DESIGN I & II - ART 1201C-1202C

                                                                    SYLLABUS

                                                                             

 

INSTRUCTOR:         Mrs. Cathy C. Futral

 

OFFICE:                     A-14

 

PHONE:                     784-7195 or 453-6661 (ext. 7195) and (863) 635-3643 (home)

                                    E-mail: futralc@southflorida.edu

OFFICE HOURS:      M-W: 8:00-9:30am and 11:00-Noon

                                    T-R: 8:00-9:30 am and 11:00-Noon

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The study and practice of two and three-dimensional design.

 

OBJECTIVES:

After hearing lecture, watching demonstrations, looking at visuals, and listening to audio, practicing, experimenting in design projects, the student should be able to:

 

1.         Design shapes in relation to space.

2.         Use principles and elements of design.

3.         Create all original work.

4.         Use repetition/rhythm as an enforcement of pattern.

5.         Select shapes and use them effectively with overlap.

6.         Layout design so balance will be correct.

7.         Choose color and texture with weight for balance being major concern.

8.         Create a design, which leads the eye in a flowing movement.

9.         Select color, texture, balance and rhythm to suit the mood, purpose and location.

10.       Utilize variety of shapes and sizes to create more interest in design.

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1.         Each student will be expected to read all assigned information.

2.                  Attendance at all class meetings is expected.  Absences will be noted and treated accordingly.  A total of six hours absences will mean withdrawal; three tardies equal one absence.

3.                  A term paper on design will be submitted on designated date.

4.                  Completion of mid-term and final tests.

5.                  Homework and projects assigned will be turned in on date due or 5 points penalty on grade for each late day will be given to work.

                       

EVALUATION:

1.  Mid-term and final exams (possibly pop tests)                                              20%    

2.  Paper                                                                                                          10%            

3.  Participation/Homework/Worksheets                                                           10%

4. Projects                                                                                                        60%

 

  GRADING SCALE:

100 - 90%       A

  89 - 80%       B

  79 - 70%       C

  69 - 60%       D

  59 - Below     F

 

CONDUCT AND DECORUM: Students are expected to conduct themselves as mature, responsible adults. Student behavior considered by the instructor as inappropriate may result in immediate suspension from class. Suspended students must be accompanied by their counselor if/when they seek readmission.

ATTENDANCE: Absences will be noted and treated accordingly.  Students could be eligible for withdrawal if they miss more than a total of four (4) class hours.  It would behoove the student to keep the instructor advised about the reason for absences.  This syllabus serves as 1st notice; the 2nd will be by mail and may not be until after 3rd or 4th absence.

PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING: Plagiarism is the use of another individual’s words, phrases, sentences, or ideas (whether taken word for word, in summary form, or as a paraphrase), without giving credit to the source from which they come (without proper documentation). This also includes handing in another student’s writing (original or researched) as your own. The first offense of willful plagiarism or cheating (verified by the instructor) will result in a grade of “F”(0 value) for the specific assignment. Second offenses are grounds for suspension from the class with a grade “F”. All instances of plagiarism and other forms of cheating will be referred to the appropriate Department Chair and the Division Dean. Research papers from other courses will not be accepted in this course.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: “In keeping with the institution’s open door philosophy and in accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, SFCC provides reasonable accommodations to educational/training opportunities for all otherwise qualified individuals with documented disabilities. It is the responsibility of the student or potential students to self identify and provide appropriate documentation to the Disabilities Specialist. Students who choose not to self identify may be ineligible for services and/or accommodations. More information is available by contacting the Office of Disabled Student Services located in the Cornelius Student Services Building (Building B).”

OBSERVANCE OF RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS: The students must notify the instructor at least 7 days in advance of the day(s) to be missed and shall have the next class meeting after the observance/holiday to make up missed assignments and/or exams.

USE OF CELL PHONES, PAGERS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES:  Students are expected to turn-off all cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices before entering the classroom, and keep them in their purses, pockets or belt/pocket sheaths.  They are to be kept “out of sight” in order to avoid causing a disruption.  An exception to this stipulation will be considered only in an emergency situation.  In these cases, the student must verify the need to the instructor prior to the beginning of class and must renew this exception on a class-by-class basis.  Violators will be asked to leave the classroom for the remainder of the class that day.

NOTE:  No unauthorized visitors, including children or other members of your own family, are permitted in the classroom.  All visitors must be registered with Community Relations in Building C.