Course

10207139 Design & Color for Concepting
Course Information
Description
An introduction to the fundamental principles of design and how they relate to both 2D and 3D environments.  The course examines differences in interpretation when design principles are applied to a variety of 2D and 3D scenarios.  The second half of the semester introduces primary, secondary and tertiary colors leading to an in-depth exploration of color theory and how these concepts relate to 3D media.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Develop intentional color palettes using hue, value, saturation, temperature, and color harmony
    Assessment Strategies
    Drawing/Illustration
    Critique
    Skill Demonstration

  2. Create compositions that effectively direct the viewer’s attention and establish a clear visual focal point

  3. Use color and lighting relationships to communicate mood, atmosphere, time, and narrative intent

  4. Demonstrate professional practices consistent with concept art and 3D production environments
    Assessment Strategies
    Drawing/Illustration
    Critique
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Explain questions, concerns, and project-related information using professional verbal and written language
    Identify feedback in peer and/or instructor communication and/or critiques
    Apply feedback to your own work
    Use project management strategies to project schedules and deadlines
    Organize, name, and submit digital files according to established course and production conventions
    Completed artwork in submitted in the required format and resolution appropriate to the assignment

  5. Create original paintings that maintain similar color relationships and visual characteristics
    Assessment Strategies
    Drawing/Illustration
    Critique
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Apply established color schemes
    Painting reconstructs established color relationships and proportions
    Painting applies an analyzed color scheme to new subject matter and compositions
    Painting maintains the visual characteristics of the reference
    Painting maintains palette cohesion and visual harmony

  6. Evaluate artistic approaches to determine their relevance to personal goals and interests
    Assessment Strategies
    Individual Project
    Drawing/Illustration
    Criteria
    Describe artistic influences and their relationship to original artwork
    Articulate personal artistic influences and goals
    Goals for growth include visual characteristics of shape, language, color, composition, rendering, and/or technique

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