ARTS2000 Elements of Design - Replaced by: ARTS1000 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022

Students will explore the elements and principles of design.  This course illuminates the patterns and trends that designers draw upon in creating new work and illustrates the impact of design on modern life, commerce, and culture.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921 and Qualifying score on writing assessment test OR ENGL1021

Course Requirements and Evaluation

Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:

Distinguish design from other areas of the arts
Identify the elements and principles of design
Identify how design is used to convey ideas
Evaluate the impact of design on society
Create designs using elements and principles of specific historical periods
Integrate design elements and principles in a created work
Evaluate design

Text and References

A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.

Course Scheduling

The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.

Accommodations Statement

Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities.  If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process. 
Brooklyn Park Campus - 763-488-2477
Eden Prairie Campus – 952-995-1544

Campus

Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus:  952-995-1300

Credit Details

lecture:

3

MnTC Goal Areas:

6