DESIGN PRINCIPLES 103
Instructor: Victor Arcega
Principles of design are the essence and foundation of all visual arts. In a studio environment, you will examine the language, agents and processes of design as artistic and problem-solving tools. You will be introduced to the masterful production of artworks on two-dimensional, physical and interactive levels. There are two major strategies in design development: the rational and the random. As a beginning student, you will learn to braid these two elements creatively together.
Starts Monday April 9, every Monday and Wednesday 9:30 -1:00 until May 16.
Tuition: $612 (no HST)
APPLIED DESIGN 113
Instructor: Victor Arcega
Adventure into the major patterns of the design process as it applies to fine arts and visual communication. Riding on the language of form, this six-week intensive program examines designing strategies in art works, creative problem solving, and conceptual image building. Explore effective composition and layout, signs and symbols, displays and media presentations, and techniques in ideation and brain-storming.
To be offered Fall 2012
3D DESIGN & INSTALLATION 203
Instructor: Joyce Kline
Working in a variety of found and other materials, you’ll learn to create visually arresting art objects and installations. You’ll also have the rare opportunity to experience a collaborative major project.
This term (winter 2012) students are creating a contemporary multi-media mural for the emergency waiting room of the Victoria General Hospital.
NOTE: View Joyce’s Installation Exhibition entitled ” Seachange” at the CACGV March 27- April 1
Offered this Winter 2012, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:30-2:30
(Feb 20-Mar 30) for six weeks. Tuition $712 includes materials fee.
ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN 303
Instructor: Steven Dickerson
Utilize your basic knowledge of composition and colour in projects geared to graphic art and design. We will investigate typefaces and their inherent emotional effect, how they relate to shape and image, their use in logos, page layout and poster design. Some of this study will be done on computers in our lab using Photoshop.This does not mean you have to know Photoshop because you will be taught enough of this program to do the job you need.
To be offered Winter 2013
PATTERN DESIGN for ARTISTS 349
Instructor: Lesley Turner
Working with the principle of learning by doing, you will deconstruct and reconstruct a wide range of historical and culturally-based patterns to come to a sound understanding of pattern design principles. Each lesson you will experiment with a different type of design, such as fractals, cellular automata, notan, and tessellations, resulting in the creation of your own invaluable Pattern Dictionary. With an increased level of visual literacy, you will be enabled to design personally meaningful and unique patterns to incorporate in your own work, whatever the medium. The wide variety of exercises will be worked predominantly on paper because it is quick and relatively inexpensive. Pleasing pattern designs can then be translated to your medium of choice – textiles, clay and other sculpted media, printmaking, and digital media. The course provides a sound hands-on learning foundation for further pattern design using computer programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
Offered: To be announced