ART 121 - 2D Design: Elements and Principles of Two-Dimensional Design

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course examines the elements and theories of two-dimensional design. Students investigate two-dimensional works of art for effective application of the elements and principles of design. In addition, color theory is studied.

Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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Course Competencies

Identify how two-dimensional works of art evoke emotion within the viewer.
Explain how design impacts the intended audience.
Compare and contrast the interrelationship of design with other various art forms.
Summarize the elements and principles of design utilized in important two-dimensional historical works of art.
Identify how artists effectively use the elements and principles of design in both fine and applied art.
Summarize how artists apply basic color theory to two-dimensional design.
Explain the elements and principles of design used to create effective two-dimensional compositions.
Critique designs within a given set of conceptual and physical parameters.
Create two-dimensional work of art effectively incorporate all elements and principles of design.