Syllabus

Art 125A

Basic Design: 2D Foundations

CRN##72846 - 981

Course Description

Introduction to visual perception, concepts, methods and applications of two-dimensional design across visual art disciplines and platforms. Self-expression and creative problem-solving through studio art projects. Lecture presentations, readings, verbal articulation, and critiques to develop visual literacy. Study of design theory with a focus on interdependence of content, form and context, combined with visual analysis of art from different eras and cultures.

This class requires live online meetings and the use of Canvas. Synchronous live online meetings take place on Wednesdays from 3:40 pm -5:30 pm and require the use of City Zoom, Zoom’s web conferencing platform in Canvas, using an internet enabled device. Projects, exercises and course work will be completed by students asynchronously. This class is part of City Online and is for 16 weeks.

For course details, students must contact the Instructor through Canvas Inbox first or My CCSF Email

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course

Student Learning Outcomes

Employ and organize design elements to create a unified space in two-dimensional compositions that communicate a specific idea, feeling, and/or intent.
Apply technical skills using a variety of basic art materials and processes to create 2D artworks.
Analyze and articulate visual dynamics in artworks using appropriate terminology in order to evaluate and communicate the methods, meanings and intentions of creative expression.
Identify and analyze the forms and expressions of traditional and contemporary examples of two-dimensional art within various cultural contexts.
Analyze the dynamic interrelationship between a whole and its parts that lead to the construction of well-designed and sound structures.

Class Meetings

Weekly Class Times: Class meets entirely online Wednesdays 3:40–5:30 PM, for required, synchronous Zoom sessions and the use of Canvas.

8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13

Course Web Site

Students will use the Canvas Learning Management system [for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, viewing classmates' work, sharing resources, and viewing grades]. I can help with the course material and with some Canvas issues. But, if you need help uploading an assignment or with the mechanics of Canvas, please use the Student Canvas Guides or live support available through Canvas Chat.

For 24/7 help with Canvas, use Canvas Chat Support.

You can visit My CCSF Email outside of Canvas.

Textbooks

ART FUNDAMENTALS, Theory & Practice, 12th edition (digital copy hyperlink)
Authors: Otto Ocvirk, Robert E. Stinson, Philip R. Wigg, Robert O. Bone, David L. Cayton, School of Art, Bowling Green State University, published by: McGraw-Hill Higher Education: http://www.mhhe.com, softcover, 323 pages, ©2013.. 1968, ISBN 978-0-07-337927-2 Available online.

Field Trips

Intermittent virtual field trips will be announced during the semester.

Course Communication

Instructor Contact

Jack da Silva

Canvas Inbox is preferred.
Email: My CCSF Email
CCSF Phone: 510-599-5856
Office Hours: Wednesdays 3 - 3:35 PM or by prior appointment
Office Location: Virtual
I will respond to all course Inbox email between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm, within 24-48 hours Monday-Friday, exclusive of Sundays and school holidays. If you do not hear back from me in 24-48 hours, assume I did not receive your email and please resend it.
You can visit My Instructional Website

Communication Plan

Live Orientation Meeting via CityZoom Wednesday 8/30, 3:40–5:30 PM : I will facilitate an orientation session to give you a guided course tour via live video conferencing, answer any questions you have, and give you all a chance to meet each other before the class begins. I will also record the session (and will post in Announcements and weekly course Module Recording pages) so everyone will have access.
Announcements: This class will feature frequent Announcements. I may occasionally post video announcements. When I need to communicate with the class between these weekly announcements, I will post a text announcement to the Announcement Forum. Be sure to set your Canvas Notification Preferences so you get notified as soon as the instructor posts an Announcement.
Canvas Inbox: I will respond to all course Inbox email between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm, within 24-48 hours Monday-Friday, exclusive of school holidays and Sundays. If you do not hear back from me in 24-48 hours, assume I did not receive your email and please resend it.
Questions?: Please post general course-related questions in the Q&A Discussion. A quick link to our “Q&A Discussion” is located on the Home Page. I will reply to Q&A posts within 48 hours, Mon-Fri, and replies will be visible to the entire class, but anyone is welcome to jump in to help. You are also welcome to use Pronto (located in far-left Global Navigation menu) to connect with each other.
Discussions: We will have regular Discussions to interact with our class peers. Each discussion includes clear criteria for your required post and replies, including due dates and a grading rubric. As your course instructor, I will also be an active participant by reading all your posts, and responding to at least several students or more each week to clarify comments, redirect, correct any misinformation, summarize, or help fuel the conversations.
Grading Response Time and Feedback: I will review your work within one week of the due date, often earlier. Please note that you may receive private comments on your discussion posts or other assignments.
One-on-One Appointments: Please contact me to schedule a one-on-one Zoom video conference as needed during this course.

Building Community

The heart of this class is the discussion forum. Each week you and your classmates will analyze and discuss the issues that come up in the material. Each time this class is offered, I am humbled by the thoughtfulness of all of you, your posts, and your responses to each other inform my understanding of the topics. We learn from each other, our varied experiences, and our different world views. I look forward to participating in discussions with you.

Instructor Announcements

I will post announcements on the "Announcements" page in Canvas throughout the semester. Canvas notifies students according to their preferred Notification Preferences as soon as the instructor sends an Announcement.

Q&A Discussion

A "Q&A Discussion" is available on the home page as a quick link. The Q&A Discussion is for you to ask for the assistance of your classmates or the instructor.

Equity Statement

You Belong Here!

The City College of San Francisco Office of Student Equity is committed to inclusivity, equity and diversity among our college community members, including students, staff, faculty and administrators.

We believe that all students, of varying backgrounds, races, abilities, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, beliefs, religions, and socio-economic status, have the right to access a higher education and receive the resources and support they need to achieve their educational and professional goals.

We welcome, encourage, and engage in diverse perspectives in respectful dialogue, and our commitment is to be critically race-conscious, anti-racist, and culturally responsive in all that we do. Education is for all who enter the doors of this college.

We welcome you!

Course Technology

Canvas

Students will use the Canvas Learning Management system [for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, viewing classmates' work, sharing resources, and viewing grades]. I can help with the course material and with some Canvas issues. But, if you need help uploading an assignment or with the mechanics of Canvas, please use the Student Canvas Guides or live support available through Canvas Chat.

For 24/7 help with Canvas, use Canvas Chat Support.

Zoom Video Conferencing

If you wish to meet with me and you cannot come to campus. We can meet in my Zoom room.

Required Software

Course Logistics

Important Dates

Day Class Begins: August 30, 2023 Instructional Calendar
Day Class Ends: December 13, 2023
Last Day to Add without instructor's approval: September 1, 2023
Last Day to Drop with a refund: August 29, 2023
Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: September 1, 2023
Last Day to Opt for Pass/No Pass: November 2, 2023
Last Day to Drop with a W or apply for leave of absence: November 2, 2023
Final Exam Date: December 13, 2023

Dropping the Class

If you decide to discontinue this course, it is your responsibility to officially drop it to avoid getting no refund (after 10% of the course length), a W symbol (after 20%), or a grade (after 60%). Also, the instructor may drop a student for several consecutive, unexplained absences.

For Add/Drop policy, please visit the CCSF ADD/DROP PROCEDURE:

Pass‐No Pass (P/NP)

You may take this class P/NP. You must decide before the deadline and add the option online with College Scheduler or file the P/NP form with Admissions and Records. With a grade of C or better, you will get a P.

You must file for the P/NP option by the date listed above. Once you decide to go for P/NP, you cannot change back to a letter grade. If you are taking this course as part of a certificate program, you can probably still take the class P/NP. Check with a counselor to be sure.

Attendance

Students who fail: to attend the first class (face-to-face courses) or do not log in to an online class after the second week and participate in a learning activity will be dropped from the class.

If you need to miss more than one class/homework deadline in a row, you should contact me to avoid being dropped from the class.

Late Policy

All assignments are due at 11:59 p.m. PST or as posted, on the due date. Late submissions will receive a 20% penalty. Submissions more than one week late are not accepted without prior arrangement. Late work will not be graded unless the student sends the instructor an email with the URL for late work.

Grading

Methods of Evaluation

Each week you will complete graded assignments. Each week has a Discussion, a Course Journal entry, and a Quiz. Quizzes may be taken three times. These assignments can be completed after reading the textbook assignments and the summaries in the content modules.

Exams

There will be online quizzes throughout the course and an online final exam. The material comes from the textbook, class lectures, and supplemental materials. A zero will be recorded as the score if an exam is missed. It is your responsibility to take the online exams by the due date.

Grading Policy

Visit the "Grades" in Canvas to keep track of your grades. I grade [ADD FREQUENCY HERE] and post grades and comments on the online Canvas grade-book.

How do I view my grades, teacher comments, and an assignment rubric as a student?

Grades will be assigned as follows:

Grading
Letter Grade	Percent
A	90%
B	80%
C	70%
D	60%
F or FW	<60%

If taking Pass/No Pass, you need at least 70% of the total class points and complete the midterm and final exams to pass the class.

An "F" grade indicates that a student attended, participated, and completed the course but failed to master the course curriculum.

An "FW" grade indicates the student stopped attending a course after the "last day to withdraw" deadline and subsequently did not submit any work or participate in any exams. Please check with your counselor and financial aid advisor for possible implications of the FW grade on residency and financial aid status.

Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

If you need classroom or testing accommodations because of a disability, have emergency medical information to share with me, or need special arrangements if the building needs to be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.

My office hours are Wednesday, 3 - 3:35 PM or by appointment on Zoom video-conferencing.

Students seeking disability-related accommodations are encouraged to register with Disabled Students Programs and Services located in Room 323 of the Rosenberg Library (415) 452-5481. Please see the DSPS website for more information and alternate locations.

Standards of Conduct

Students who register in CCSF classes must abide by the CCSF Student Code of Conduct. Violation of the code is basis for referral to the Student Conduct Coordinator or dismissal from class or the College. See the Office of Student Affairs.

Collaborating on or copying of tests or homework in whole or in part will be considered an act of academic dishonesty and result in a grade of 0 for that test or assignment.

I encourage students to share information and ideas, but not their work. See these links on Plagiarism:

Encourage Academic Integrity and Prevent Plagiarism

Citing Information Sources

Expectations

Student Expectations

You will succeed in this course if you meet the following expectations:

Complete the assigned activities. Please let me know as soon as you can concerning difficulties you may have in getting assignments in on time.
Art materials are required and kits are available for purchase through the CCSF Campus Bookstore as an optional convenience. Alternate list and some Local Suppliers , courtesy of Professor Mine Ternar.
Complete the discussion posts and replies within the given window of time. Our discussions are much more vibrant when we all participate!
Complete the weekly quizzes, the final project, and the final exam on time.
Think critically about the weekly topics. Is something surprising? Is it new to you? How does it contrast with what you know about XYZ, or how does it compare to ABC?
Do your own and your best work.

Instructor Expectations

Here is what you can expect of me:

I will respond to your email or message within 48 hours during the week unless I inform you otherwise.
I will treat you and your ideas with respect.
I will grade your course assignments within a week. (If you have posted late work, it may take longer.) Grades on the final project and final exam will be done within a week.
You will see your grades in the Canvas Grade book.
I will work hard to make this a great class.