Jul 12, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog SVC 
    
2025-2026 Catalog SVC

ART 111 - Two Dimensional Color and Design


Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 44
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: An introduction to the fundamental principles and elements of two dimensional design. This course will emphasize visual communication through studio work, discussion and analysis.

Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a C or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).
Strongly Recommended:
Special Requirements:

Distribution Requirements: Humanities Distribution Requirement
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Explain how the design elements and principles influence effective visual communication.
  2. Analyze image compositions using visual design vocabulary.
  3. Utilize the design process to create two-dimensional images.
  4. Effectively communicate ideas through the creation of unique visual images.

Course Contents
  1. Using, presentations, electronic media, gallery/museum visits, and/or texts, students will examine the elements and principles of design and the influence they have upon effective visual communication.
  2. Students will analyze design work (theirs and the work of others) through self-assessment, group critique, group projects, and/or exams.
  3. Students will use the design process to create two-dimensional compositions that demonstrate understanding of the design elements and principles.
  4. Students will create unique images that effectively communicate ideas.


Instructional Units: 5.5