Drawing and Illustration in Design

GDES 2350 Topics

GDES 2350 Fall 2013 Sec. 001/3 Credits, Prereq. 1311 + 1312

Monday/Wednesday 8:30–10:40McNeal Hall 258

(Final: Sat. Dec. 14, 4:00 pm)

Instructor: John OwensOffice #250c/email: owens130@umn.edu

Office Hours: M/W 10:40-11:30

This syllabus is available as a downloadable PDF document from the course Moodle site.

Materials:You are encouraged to purchase the best materials that you can. Tools and materials WILL make a big difference in your experience and quality of the work.

Spiral bound sketchbook

Folder for course handouts

Translucent marker pad 11x14

Pencils (HB-2B-4B etc.)

Ballpoint (black)

Kneaded Erasers, gum eraser

*Color Pencils

X-Acto knife/#11 blades

Metal straight edge

*Artist's tape

Cutting board

*Proportion wheel

Paper, board, various substrates

Budget for computer print-outs

Data storage devices

*(Miscellaneous as needs arise)

A few suggested books of interest:

Communication ArtsMonthly Journal

Drawing as Expression*Pearson/Prentice HallSandy Brooke

Drawing: a Contemporary Approach: Harcourt Brace JovanovichC. Betti and T. Sale

Drawing - A Creative ProcessVan Nostrand ReinholdFrancis Ching

The Art of Responsive DrawingPrentice HallNathan Goldstein

Course description Making Images builds on the skills learned in Foundation Drawing and offers students opportunities for more in depth explorations of drawing. This drawing course for designers, expands notions of drawing, presenting it as multi-faceted design activity for developing and communicating ideas, for illustration, and for multidisciplinary approaches in the design process. It will include digital and non-digital drawing methods and outputs, the emphasis being on using whatever means/drawing tools necessary in order to explore design ideas. Following on from 1311, drawing will be emphasized as a creative process that can be used in conjunction with any design project in a freestanding way as design thinking, brining out and developing creative ideas, and sensibilities of each student. Traditional and digital tools, approaches to drawing and image making, and ideas relevant to contemporary design practice will be presented.

Drawing will be utilized as an active learning tool for diagramming, explaining, visualizing, emoting, sequencing, digitizing, crafting, and illustrating. This is a studio class, and readings/viewings about contemporary drawing research will be assigned to develop students’ understanding of the evolving use of drawing in contemporary creative design production.

Specific drawing practices throughout the semester:Students will be introduced to drawing techniques and ideation processes at the start of the semester and will work throughout the semester on developing their drawing skills.

Learning outcomes: •Effective CommunicationThis is one of seven student learning outcomes based on University standards for all courses. Effective communication is essential in working with others in the design world in creating and sharing ideas and concepts visually and verbally. This will be a component of each assignment in 2350, and will be assessed through visual critiques, verbal class participation, and visual class presentations.Learing outcomes specific to this course are:• Multiple forms and strategies for exploring means of creating imagery as a designer. • How to use the illustration process, including information about hiring, and learning how to manage professional relationships.• How to use drawing in the process of development in communicating through ideation. • Further development of “craft knowledge” (design writer Lorraine Wild writes: “Craft knowledge, .though hard to get, achieves the status of a skill once it is taken for granted and not re-thought every time it has to be put into use. It’s instinctual.• Increased confidence, experience, and expertise with hands-on and digital “making” and design materials, and understanding how these can be used in the design process.•Seamlessly blending digital and non-digital, traditional and non-traditional image-making technologies, and experiencing the way these influence design and color use.

Reading list:A list of articles/videos will be provided with a short response paper and presentation due during the semester relating to one of the projects.

The Role of Drawing in Design:An integral part of design discipline is the visual portrayal of forms, ideas, concepts, and models as building blocks of visual thinking. Designers use drawing to work out ideas and increase their sensitivity to visual language. The act of drawing encourages and develops intuition, inventiveness, visual thinking and communication, imagination, and to literally "draw out an idea," which lets the designer be in control of the design process to a greater extent. It is also hoped that during this course you will find new and unexpected uses for drawing in your own practice.

How do designers use Illustration?Illustration is used in many disciplines: for example, medicine, engineering, architecture, scientific inquiry, aeronautics, and so on. Visual thinkers use drawing to explain or articulate things that can’t be said in words. It’s integral to the graphic design discipline. Illustration relates to graphic design in 5 contextual domains; 1)informative, 2) commentary, 3) narrative, 4) persuasion, and 5) Identity.

Class formatClass periods will be made up of lecture/demonstration time, studio work time, large group, and small group reviews of work.

To Remember:Trash: Please keep the work area free of trash. A clean room is more pleasant and healthy for everyone.Smoking: Permitted outside the building only.Cell Phones and ipods: Please make sure they are turned off during class periods and not used.Food/Drink: No hot food or uncovered drinksAdhesives: ABSOLUTELY NO SPRAY ADHESIVES ON CAMPUS

Scholastic Dishonesty and Student Conduct Code:http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/academic/Student_Conduct_Code.pdf

Sexual Harassment:http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/humanresources/SexHarassment.pdf

Academic Freedom and Responsibility:http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/ academic/Academic_Freedom.pdf

Statement on Climate of Inclusivity:You are expected to be attentive during class, ask questions if you do not understand something, and to offer your opinion. You are also expected to listen respectfully to other students and to me when speaking. The University of Minnesota is committed to providing a safe climate for all students, faculty, and staff. All persons shall have equal access to its programs and facilities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexualorientation. Racism, sexism, homophobia, classism, ageism and other forms of bigotry are inappropriate to express in this class. Reports of harassment are taken seriously, and there are individuals and offices available for help.(or refer to: http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/administrative/Equity_Diversity_EO_AA.pdf)

Semester Schedule (this is a general overview and dates may vary or change)Week 1 – Introduction to course and project one (Diagram), portfolio project, and paper.Week 2–4 – Intro to Project two (Style Series), Studio, Kerlan visit.Week 5–7 Intro to Project three (Visual Metaphor), Studio.Week 8–11 Intro to Project four (Sequence), Studio.Week 12–16 Studio PortfolioWeek 17 Final: Saturday, Dec. 14, 4:00 p.m.

GradingA - Outstanding. Represents significant achievement that is outstanding relative to the level necessary to meet course requirements.B - Good. Represents achievement that is significantly above the level necessary to meet course requirements.C - Satisfactory. Represents achievement that meets requirements in every respect.D - Unsatisfactory. Represents achievement that even though it fails to fully meet the course requirements is worthy of credit .F - Failing. Represents failure (or no credit) and signifies that the work was either (1) completed but at a level of achievement that is not worthy of credit or (2) was not completed and there was no agreement between the instructor and the student that the student would be awarded an I. Grades and project grades can be accessed via our Moodle page for this course: Moodle home>GDES2350_001F13

Participation and Workload Follow instructions, and meet deadlines. Class participation in critiques, general class discussions, and studio work habits may be considered as part of your overall grade.You are required to complete all in class and out of class assignments, and you will also be asked to hand inall preliminary sketches, sources, etc. Work will take place in mandatory work periods within class time, but mostly outside of class studio time—from four to twelve hours per week outside of class time (in addition to the four hours of class contact time).

Grading Late Work:Work must be handed in on due dates. Late work will not be accepted unless there are serious medical or emergency (see below*) issues. One project revsion is allowed per semester (except for finals) but must be discussed and approved by instructor prior to the submission.

Make up Work for Legitimate Absences:If there are serious medical or family considerations, late work and/or absences will not result inreduction of grade. Please see:http://www.policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/MAKEUPWORK.htmlIt is important though, to keep the instructor informed and up to date beforehand.

Policy for Missed Exams and Extra Credit Options:Not applicable to this course.

Studio RequirementsMaterials for in-class work are required. Assignments must be turned in on time. Missed deadlines for project development will also be counted against the project grade, and will not be reversed.

Attendance PolicyDaily attendance is mandatory. You are expected to be in class on time, with all materials to work with for the duration of the period. If you do not have proper/requested materials on any day, or you are not in the studio during the entire scheduled time, you may be counted absent. Roll will be taken the first few minutes of class. If you are tardy you may be marked absent. You are responsible for notifying your instructor of your late arrival. NOTE: Failure to do so may result in an absence being recorded which cannot be changed at a later date. Four tardies will equal one absence. These will be calculated for final grades.You are allowed two absences. Any absence beyond that may or may not be excused. You are still responsible for and are expected to complete the work missed during these days and making the deadline. If the work is not completed within the limit set by the instructor, the absence will not be excused in regard to your final grade. Each unexcused absence beyond two will result in full grade

letter being deducted from your final grade (i.e., A to B). An excused absence is one in which there is a medical or family/personal emergency which prevents you from attending, and for which you should have written/printed documentation to give the instructor. It is recommended you SAVE the dates for emergencies only.

AccessIt is University policy to provide, on a flexible and individualized basis, reasonable accommodations to students who have disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or to meet course requirements. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact their instructors early in the semester to discuss their individual needs for accommodations. This syllabus is available in alternative formats upon request.

CourseworkSketching concepts and connecting themes across coursework can be a great learning tool. However, an assignment produced for a class (such as 2350) may not be turned in (twice) for another grade in a different course, or vice versa.

Release of Work Statement:Students understand that enrollment in this course grants consent for their work to be selected for inclusion in college or departmental publications (online or in print). Your instructor may select to use your work to represent her/his skills as an instructor in a teaching portfolio (online or in print).

University PoliciesPersonal Electronic Devices in Classroom:http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/CLASSROOMPED.htmlUse of laptops is encouraged when their use is an appropriate learning aid, but the instructor may restrict or prohibit the use of personal electronic devices in the classroom, lab, or any other instructional setting.

Use of Class Notes and Materials:http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/CLASSNOTESSTUDENTS.htmlThe faculty of the University encourages students to take and share notes in their classes, laboratories, and the many other instructional settings in which they participate as they pursue their education at the University. Taking notes is a means of recording information but more importantly of personally absorbing and integrating the educational experience. The faculty recognizes that collaborative note-sharing and discussion helps students learn.

Availability of Disability and Mental Health Services:If you have any special classroom requirements please contact one of the offices listed below.

Academic Services:If you would like additional help, please contact one of the offices listed below. They will work with you and, if necessary, they will contact the instructor to work out the details for any necessary accomodations.

• Student Academic Success Service 340 Appleby Hall, Mpls 612-624-3323 • Counseling/Consulting Services 199 Coffey Hall, St. Paul 612-624-3323 • Disability Services 180 McNamara, Mpls 612-626-1333 • Center for Writing 10 Nicholson Hall, Mpls 612-624-7579