ART
113 (Color Theory)
T/Tr 10:40 - 1:30. Tower A 208
Instructor: Matthew Clark. Office: Tower A-105
Phone: 5-8339, Main Office:
5-3468Instructor: Matthew Clark. Office: Tower A-105
Office
hours: T/Tr 9:30 - 10:30 and/or by appointment
e-mail:
matthew.t.clark@asu.edu
Course
Description
This course provides a foundation in the fundamentals of color theory as practiced in visual art. In a sequence of hands-on exercises and projects, you’ll be introduced to additive (light) and subtractive (pigment) color theory; theory on color relationships (Albers); spatial properties of color; subjective, emotional, and symbolic uses of color; historical/theoretical views on color of interest to the artist; basic physiological, psychological, and perceptual dimensions and uses of color; process and printing color; and the meaning and uses of color in different cultural contexts. Using a wide variety of materials and methods--including the computer--you’re encouraged to develop your own design vocabulary and repertoire of practical techniques. Regular slide lectures and critiques are structured informally to encourage dialogue and to provide you and your colleagues with an opportunity to translate visual evidence into words. Beyond the concepts and skills essential to good design practice, it is hoped that the course will open a window towards self-expression and awareness.
This course provides a foundation in the fundamentals of color theory as practiced in visual art. In a sequence of hands-on exercises and projects, you’ll be introduced to additive (light) and subtractive (pigment) color theory; theory on color relationships (Albers); spatial properties of color; subjective, emotional, and symbolic uses of color; historical/theoretical views on color of interest to the artist; basic physiological, psychological, and perceptual dimensions and uses of color; process and printing color; and the meaning and uses of color in different cultural contexts. Using a wide variety of materials and methods--including the computer--you’re encouraged to develop your own design vocabulary and repertoire of practical techniques. Regular slide lectures and critiques are structured informally to encourage dialogue and to provide you and your colleagues with an opportunity to translate visual evidence into words. Beyond the concepts and skills essential to good design practice, it is hoped that the course will open a window towards self-expression and awareness.
References
(Required)
The artCore Website:
http://www.asu.edu/cfa/wwwcourses/art/SOACore/homelive2.htm
(Required)
Color Workbook, Third Edition, Becky Koenig, Pearson Education, Inc.,
2010
(Optional)
Supplemental Color Manual (Check your email!)
Course
Requirements
During the whole of the semester, each student will be expected to participate fully in the life of the Color Studio. In addition to the completion of assigned projects on time, this means regular attendance, a sense of studio etiquette, and participation in class discussion and critiques. All projects along with all handouts, sketches, ideas, notes, etc. are to be kept in a three-ring binder you are required to purchase. It should be organized with dividers and clear page protectors (you may also use a 3-hole punch – no lose pages!) to protect your projects, drawings, and notes. Your notebook will be a running record of your involvement in the class and will be collected and evaluated a number of times over the course of the semester. While you will have this three-ring binder to help you stay organized in class, you should also have a sketchbook that can be used throughout your classes to draw and work out ideas.
During the whole of the semester, each student will be expected to participate fully in the life of the Color Studio. In addition to the completion of assigned projects on time, this means regular attendance, a sense of studio etiquette, and participation in class discussion and critiques. All projects along with all handouts, sketches, ideas, notes, etc. are to be kept in a three-ring binder you are required to purchase. It should be organized with dividers and clear page protectors (you may also use a 3-hole punch – no lose pages!) to protect your projects, drawings, and notes. Your notebook will be a running record of your involvement in the class and will be collected and evaluated a number of times over the course of the semester. While you will have this three-ring binder to help you stay organized in class, you should also have a sketchbook that can be used throughout your classes to draw and work out ideas.
Grading/ Attendance Policy
The minimum expectation is the completion all of the assigned projects on time with a reasonable degree of craftsmanship and care, and regular attendance. I allow you to “re-do” any project without penalty for a higher grade--as long as you turn the work in on time (meaning at critique) and show your best effort. Your final grade for the course will be based on the quality of your portfolio and heavily influenced by the quality of documentation you provide in your notebook. This documentation, to be organized around the sequence of assignments, may take the form of drawings, photographs, computer print-outs, or other media. Top grades will be awarded for a combination of design excellence, conceptual depth, intelligent participation in discussion, and, most importantly, individual improvement.
General
outline of grading and qualifications:
A+
(100-98), A (97-94), A- (93-90) = Work shows a strong sense of
imagination, creativity, with excellent execution.
Overall,
an excellent degree of improvement and quality is shown and created
with an excellent working attitude.
B+
(89-87), B (86-84), B- (83-80) = Work shows above average
imagination, creativity, with good execution.
Overall,
a good degree of improvement and quality is shown and created with a
good working attitude.
C+
(79-76), C (75-70) = Work shows some imagination, creativity,
with fair execution, but it is not above average.
The
student puts forth a good working attitude, some improvement is made
and all projects are completed.
D
(69-60) = All projects are turned in but work shows little
improvement, imagination, creativity, is poorly
executed
and created with a poor working attitude.
E
(59-0) = All projects are not turned in and what work is turned
in shows no improvement, imagination, creativity,
is
badly executed and created with no worthwhile effort.
- 3 unexcused absences = one letter grade drop from final grade
- 3 partial attendance (late arrivals and/or early class departures) = 1 absence
- Arriving more than 15 minutes after attendance has been taken and/or departing more than 30 minutes early from class will result in a partial attendance for that day.
- 7 or more unexcused absences will result in failing the class
Any
additional excused absences MUST be accompanied by a note from
doctors, student services, or other evidence that demonstrates the
need to miss additional classes. More than 3 unexcused absences will
result in a final grade reduction, and more than 7 unexcused absences
will result in failure of the class. Every effort will be made to
accommodate extenuating circumstances when necessary. Please call me
or leave a message on my machine or in my box if you cannot attend
class.
Obtaining
an ASURITE Computer Account at ASU/ E-Mail
For this class you are required to have an ASURITE account because some projects, images, and services are password protected. It is required that all students activate their ASU email accounts. No other email accounts will be used to communicate electronically with students. You can link your ASU account to your personal account if you choose to do so. You can use any type of computer (Mac, PC, UNIX) that has an Internet browser installed (such as Firefox or Microsoft Explorer). Getting an ASURITE “userID” is all self-service. The easiest thing to do is to subscribe online at the following URL: https://sec.was.asu.edu/asuriterequest/index.jsp . There is also a special terminal set aside in various locations around campus just for creating new accounts and adding new services in person. I suggest going to the one at the Computing Commons (about a block East of the MU). Look for the specially marked terminal on the First Floor, on the left next to the Computer Store. Sit down and subscribe! The process takes about 15 minutes and your account will be ready to use in half an hour. If you have problems, the computing site staff will be happy to assist.
For this class you are required to have an ASURITE account because some projects, images, and services are password protected. It is required that all students activate their ASU email accounts. No other email accounts will be used to communicate electronically with students. You can link your ASU account to your personal account if you choose to do so. You can use any type of computer (Mac, PC, UNIX) that has an Internet browser installed (such as Firefox or Microsoft Explorer). Getting an ASURITE “userID” is all self-service. The easiest thing to do is to subscribe online at the following URL: https://sec.was.asu.edu/asuriterequest/index.jsp . There is also a special terminal set aside in various locations around campus just for creating new accounts and adding new services in person. I suggest going to the one at the Computing Commons (about a block East of the MU). Look for the specially marked terminal on the First Floor, on the left next to the Computer Store. Sit down and subscribe! The process takes about 15 minutes and your account will be ready to use in half an hour. If you have problems, the computing site staff will be happy to assist.
Lockers
Available in the Main Art Building. Lockers in the basement are reserved. Bring your own lock. There will also be a shelf assigned for the entire class where you may store works in progress.
Available in the Main Art Building. Lockers in the basement are reserved. Bring your own lock. There will also be a shelf assigned for the entire class where you may store works in progress.
Materials
* can be purchased in the color kit at Utrecht
*Bristol
Pad Vellum 11x14 100lb
*UTR 325R-4 TAKLON BRU RND #4
*UTR 325R-4 TAKLON BRU RND #4
*UTR
235-1 TAKLON FILBERT #1
*UTR
235-8 TAKLON FILBERT #8
*UTR
Painting Knife 2-3/4" 1027
*UTRECHT
Disp Palette 9X12
*Matte
Medium 5oz
*Acrylic
Paints: Quin Violet Acrylic 2oz, Hansa Yellow Pale Acrylic 2oz,
Quinacridone Red Acrylic 2oz, Lq 2oz, Phthalo Blue Gs, Titanium
White Acrylic 2 Oz
Illustration
Board (sizes and quantities variable) -
optional
Brush
cleaner or mild soap
Tackle
box, Art bin, Canvas Bag, etc to store supplies
Excel
Hobby Knife
18”
metal ruler with cork backing
Water
cup
Rag
or Cloth
Blue
Masking Tape 1.5”x 60yd
4H
and H Graphite Pencil
Adhesive
(Elmer’s glue, glue stick, anything non-toxic)
1.5”
three-ring binder
8-count
Page Dividers with Tabs
11x14” (or larger) Professional Acid-Free Presentation Book or Portfolio
11x14” (or larger) Professional Acid-Free Presentation Book or Portfolio
Supply
Houses
Local
supply houses can be found at the following URL:
http://www.asu.edu/cfa/wwwcourses/art/SOACore/supplies.htm
Student
Code of Conduct and Student Disciplinary Procedures
The
ABOR Student Code of Conduct is designed to promote and protect an
environment that encourages reasoned discourse, intellectual
honesty, openness to constructive change and respect for the rights
of all individuals. In keeping with this mission, the Office of
Student
Rights
and Responsibilities staff seeks to balance the rights and needs of
the individual with responsibility of the individual to meet the
needs of the community. In addition, it reviews allegations of
student misconduct, determines whether a violation has occurred and
if applicable, imposes appropriate sanctions. Students are expected
to adhere to the ABOR Student Code of Conduct. Student Rights and
Responsibilities: http://students.asu.edu/srr/code
Special
Accommodations
Any
student needing a special course-related accommodation due to a
physical and/or learning impairment must bring this to the attention
of the instructor with appropriate documentation within the first
week of class so that learning needs can be addressed effectively.
Students must contact the ASU Disability Resource Center
(http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/ed/drc/#)to document a
disability. Accommodations cannot be made retroactively.
Academic
Dishonesty
All necessary and appropriate sanctions will be issued to all parties involved with plagiarizing any and all course work. Plagiarism and any other form of academic dishonesty that is in violation with the Student Code of Conduct will not be tolerated. For more information, please see the ASU Student Academic Integrity Policy: http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/studentlife/judicial/academic_integrity.htm
All necessary and appropriate sanctions will be issued to all parties involved with plagiarizing any and all course work. Plagiarism and any other form of academic dishonesty that is in violation with the Student Code of Conduct will not be tolerated. For more information, please see the ASU Student Academic Integrity Policy: http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/studentlife/judicial/academic_integrity.htm
Health
and Safety (take responsibility for your health and
safety!)
Each
student is required to complete the School of Art Health and Safety
module found through Blackboard. The module consists of a video and
a 50 question quiz. If you do not take the test, or pass the test by
August 31 you will receive a notice of potential class failure in
the first Academic Status Report, September 16-23. In order for you
to access the test after August 31 you must make an appointment with
me during my office hours. The test will be worth 5% of your
final grade.
Instructions
for completing the SOA Health and Safety Module can be found in the
Announcements tab for this class in Blackboard. Additional safety
procedures can be found here:
http://www.asu.edu/cfa/wwwcourses/art/SOACore/safety.htm
Tentative
Calendar - Full academic Calendar can be found at:
http://students.asu.edu/academic-calendar
August
18: First Day of Instruction
August
18-30: Subjective Color
August
24: Add/Drop Deadline
September
1-15: Subtractive Color
September
20-October 4: Additive Color, Process Color and Media
September
15-22: Academic Status Report (Early Warning)
October
6-20: Symbolic Color
October
25-November 10: Color Schemes
November
2: Course Withdrawal Deadline (Online)
November
24-25: Thanksgiving
November
15-December 6: Albers & Color Interaction
December
6 : Complete Withdrawal Deadline, Last Day of Class
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