AFA 123 : The foundations of design

Department

Department of Fine and Applied arts

Academic Program

Bachelor in Graphic Design

Type

General

Credits

02

Prerequisite

Overview

In this course, the student will be introduced to the elements of design (point, line, shape,...etc.) and will also be aware of the different principles and values ​​of design (balance, rhythm, unity,...etc.). He will recognize the value of the building unit of shapes in design module The course is also concerned with developing the skills of simplification, abstraction, and modification of natural and unnatural forms through analyzing their plastic construction and linking these values ​​and applying them to interior design.

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge & understanding

  • To familiarize the student with the basics of design
  • To familiarize the student with the elements of design
  • To familiarize the student with the basics of color and its relationships
  • To draw and implement applications according to the above

Mental skills

  • The student analyzes the relationship in terms of shape, size and color
  • For the student to distinguish between formal and color relations
  • For the student to compare the aforementioned relationships
  • That the student criticizes applications for previous relationships
  • That the student deduces the relationships in terms of shape and color

Practical & professional skills

  • That the student distinguishes between shape, size and color
  • The student should design applications and exercises on the aforementioned relationships
  • That the student uses different materials to implement the applications
  • The student performs applications and exercises on the aforementioned relationships

Generic and transferable skills

  • The student should be able to communicate, written and oral
  • The student should be able to work in a team
  • The ability to manage time

Teaching and learning methods

  • Lectures
  • Laboratory activities
  • Case Study