Design 1 – Art 1005 Lisa Beth Robinson robinsonli@ecu.edu / 328-5480
Office location: 204 Jenkins. Office Hours: M 2-5; T 2-4 or by appointment.
Succeeding in this Class
The foundation for success in this class is simple:
• Come to class, on time;
• Be prepared with supplies and work in class during workdays;
• Turn completed assignments in on time.
Two out of three doesn’t count.
Objectives
• Understand foundations of composition with a focus on the elements and principles of
design.
• Gain knowledge and skills in the use of basic tools, techniques, and processes sufficient to
produce work from concept to finished object.
• Begin to attain the technical skills, perceptual development, and understanding of the
elements and principles sufficient to achieve basic visual communication and expression in
one or more media.
• Practice and develop craftsmanship.
• Learn the ability to solve basic design and technical problems.
• Develop analytical problem solving skills and visual sensitivity.
• Build your conceptual development.
• Improve the ability to describe, discuss, and critique artwork on a formal and conceptual
level.
Attendance
Attendance is mandatory. After two unexcused absences, the third absence results in a full letter
grade drop in your final grade. Missing more than 15 minutes of class time twice will be considered
an unexcused absence; this includes returning late from break. Tardiness is a contributing factor to
your final grade. If you do not have the materials for in-class workdays when you arrive, you will not
be excused from class to purchase materials; being unprepared is a contributing factor to your final
grade.
A court date is not an excused absence. Feeling ill is not an excused absence. If your cell phone
rings during class (including “vibrate”) it will count as an absence.
With five absences you will fail the class.
If you have a university-scheduled absence, let me know before the class and provide the required
paperwork.
You are expected to attend the final exam.
Easy ways to succeed in this course:
• Arrive on time and prepared (with materials in hand) for every class.
• Attend every critique.
• Complete assignments with thoughtful, innovative solutions.
• Read and know the syllabus.
• Work hard to improve your craft and understand project objectives.
• Know your Foundations vocabulary, especially the elements and principles.
• Perform at your best. (this is expected)
Easy ways to fail the course:
• Five absences.
• Come late / miss class time (15+ minutes).
• Miss critiques and turn assignments in late.
Class Time
You are expected to be in class on time, arrive with all necessary tools and materials for the day’s
assignment, and work productively while in class. Use of cell phones in class is prohibited.
