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The Foundation Review is a formal portfolio evaluation that all art faculty give to each art major after completing the Foundation courses (AR100: Drawing I, AR202: Drawing II, AR201: Color Composition, AR106: 3D Design, and AR104: 2D Design). Art majors who do not pass or register for their Foundation Review will not be able to enroll in upper-level art studios. Questions? Contact Joshua Newth, Assistant Professor, CAC 033, or email jnewth@semo.edu
Linear Perspective: Exemplifies an understanding of one-, two-, and three-point perspective to create a representational illusion of three-dimensional objects, foreshortening, and spatial relationships.
Composition: Exemplifies an understanding of harmoniously balanced groupings of objects and figure/ground spatial relationships.
Line Quality: Exemplifies an understanding of the descriptive nature of line in defining form, texture, and value of objects.
Value: Exemplifies an understanding of the full range of value and its ability to create the illusion of three-dimensional form and spatial depth.
| Drawing I AR 100 | 1 - Poor | 2 - Average | 3 - Above Average | 4 - Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINEAR PERSPECTIVE Use of 1, 2 point perspective to create spatial depth and foreshortened geometric and organic projects. View Example |
POOR example of spatial depth, foreshortened geometric and organic objects. | AVERAGE example of spatial depth, foreshortened geometric and organic objects. | ABOVE AVERAGE example of spatial depth, foreshortened geometric and organic objects. | EXCELLENT example of spatial depth, foreshortened geometric and organic objects. |
| COMPOSITION Demonstrates an understanding of accurate sighting of objects and placing them in a unified, balanced and structural composition. View Example |
POOR example of accurate sighting of objects and space, and utilization of f/g, pos/neg spaces/objects. | AVERAGE example of accurate sighting of objects and space, and utilization of f/g, pos/neg spaces/objects. | ABOVE AVERAGE example of accurate sighting of objects and space, and utilization of f/g, pos/neg spaces/objects. | EXCELLENT example of accurate sighting of objects and space, and utilization of f/g, pos/neg spaces/objects. |
| LINE QUALITY uses descriptive and expressive line to represent forms in space. View Example |
POOR example of descriptive or expressive line to represent forms. | AVERAGE example of descriptive or expressive line to represent forms. | ABOVE AVERAGE example of descriptive or expressive line to represent forms. | EXCELLENT example of descriptive or expressive line to represent forms. |
| VALUE Using a full value range and cross contour to create spatial depth and 3D volume. View Example |
POOR example of full value range, creating 3D volume and spatial depth. | AVERAGE example of full value range, creating 3D volume and spatial depth. | ABOVE AVERAGE example of full value range, creating 3D volume and spatial depth. | EXCELLENT example of full value range, creating 3D volume and spatial depth. |
(Assignments completed in Black and White and employ non-objective imagery)
Balance and Figure/Ground Spatial Relationships: Exemplifies an understanding of asymmetrical balance and spatial relationships using the elements and principles of design.
Texture: Exemplifies an understanding of the relationships and importance of actual, visual, and invented textures in design.
Unity/Variety, and Emphasis: Exemplifies an understanding of Gestalt theory through the use of the elements and principles of design.
Orientation, Continuity, and Movement: Exemplifies an understanding of the importance of and ability to create dynamic design through movement, orientation, and continuity.
| 2D Design AR104 | 1 - Poor | 2 - Average | 3 - Above Average | 4 - Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALANCE, FIGURE/GROUND SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS Using asymmetrical balance, create a black and white design that demonstrates f/g relationships with attention to craft. View Example |
POOR concept of figure/ground relationships or asymmetrical balance. | AVERAGE concept of figure/ground relationships or asymmetrical balance. | ABOVE AVERAGE concept of figure/ground relationships or asymmetrical balance. | EXCELLENT concept of figure/ground relationships or asymmetrical balance. |
| TEXTURE Demonstrate the relationship between physical, visual and invented textures with attention to craft. View Example |
POOR use of visual textures | AVERAGE use of visual textures. | ABOVE AVERAGE use of visual textures. | EXCELLENT use of visual textures. |
| UNITY/VARIETY AND EMPHASIS Create a design that has a focal point or area of emphasis with attention to craft. View Example |
POOR ability to create unity/variety with a focal point or area of emphasis and attention to craft. | AVERAGE ability to create unity/variety with a focal point or area of emphasis and attention to craft. | ABOVE AVERAGE ability to create unity/variety with a focal point or area of emphasis and attention to craft. | EXCELLENT ability to create unity/variety with a focal point or area of emphasis and attention to craft. |
| ORIENTATION, CONTINUITY, AND MOVEMENT Create a design with orientation, continuity, movement, and balance with attention to craft. View Example |
POOR use of orientation, continuity, movement and attention to craft. | AVERAGE use of orientation, continuity, movement and attention to craft. | ABOVE AVERAGE use of orientation, continuity, movement and attention to craft. | EXCELLENT use of orientation, continuity, movement and attention to craft. |
In The Round: Exemplifies the subtractive processes in the round with an emphasis on positive/negative space, concave/convex form, surface variety, continuity, and craft.
Planar: Exemplifies the additive processes of planar compositions with an emphasis on angles, variety, repetition, light and/or color, continuity, joints, structure, and craft.
Line Quality: Exemplifies an understanding of line quality using additive processes, with an emphasis on line weight, character, variety, connections and craft.
Relief and Texture: Exemplifies an understanding of relief and texture with emphasis on high and low relief, repetition, variety, and craft, using only subtractive processes.
| 3D Design AR106 | 1 - Poor | 2 - Average | 3 - Above Average | 4 - Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN THE ROUND Demonstrate the subtractive processes in the round with an emphasis on positive/negatives space, concave/convex form, surface variety, continuity, and craft. View Example |
POOR use of surface variety, spatial continuity, and craft. | AVERAGE use of surface variety, spatial continuity, and craft. | ABOVE AVERAGE use of surface variety, spatial continuity, and craft. | EXCELLENT use of surface variety, spatial continuity, and craft. |
| PLANAR Demonstrate the additive processes of planar compositions with an emphasis on angles, variety, repetition, light and/or color, continuity, joints, structure, and craft. View Example |
POOR use of angle variety, structural continuity, and craft. | AVERAGE use of angle variety, structural continuity, and craft. | ABOVE AVERAGE use of angle variety, structural continuity, and craft. | EXCELLENT use of angle variety, structural continuity, and craft. |
| LINE QUALITY Demonstrate an understanding of line quality using additive processes, with an emphasis on line weight, character, variety, connections and craft. View Example |
POOR use of line variety, spatial continuity, and craft. | AVERAGE use of line variety, spatial continuity, and craft. | ABOVE AVERAGE use of line variety, spatial continuity, and craft. | EXCELLENT use of line variety, spatial continuity, and craft. |
| RELIEF AND TEXTURE Using subtractive processes, demonstrate an understanding of relief and texture with emphasis on high and low relief, repetition, variety and craft. View Example |
POOR use of high and low relief, spatial continuity, and craft. | AVERAGE use of high and low relief, spatial continuity, and craft. | ABOVE AVERAGE use of high and low relief, spatial continuity, and craft. | EXCELLENT use of high and low relief, spatial continuity, and craft. |
Color Schemes: Exemplifies an understanding of the color wheel, subtractive color, and the relationships and affects of one color to another.
Optical Color Mixing: Exemplifies an understanding of optical mixing of colors, the placement of one color next to another creating a secondary or tertiary color.
Color Interactions: Exemplifies an understanding of how one color interacts with one another, creating shifts in value and hue.
Color and Composition: Exemplifies an understanding of the visual weight, balance, distribution, proportion, and emphasis of colors to create a harmonious composition.
| Color Composition AR201 | 1 - Poor | 2 - Average | 3 - Above Average | 4 - Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLOR SCHEMES Demonstrate an understanding of color scheme(s) through the use of subtractive color with attention to craft. View Example |
POOR example of color scheme(s) and attention to craft. | AVERAGE example of color scheme(s) and attention to craft. | ABOVE AVERAGE example of color scheme(s) and attention to craft. | EXCELLENT example of color scheme(s) and attention to craft. |
| OPTICAL COLOR MIXING Demonstrate an understanding of optical color mixing using dots, dashes, marks of color with attention to craft as appropriate to the medium. View Example |
POOR example of optical color mixing and craft. | AVERAGE example of optical color mixing and craft. | ABOVE AVERAGE example of optical color mixing and craft. | EXCELLENT example of optical color mixing and craft. |
| COLOR INTERACTIONS Demonstrates an understanding of how one color interacts with one another, creating shifts in value and hue. View Example |
POOR example of color interaction and ability to create shifts in value and hue, and craft. | AVERAGE example of color interaction and ability to create shifts in value and hue, and craft. | ABOVE AVERAGE example of color interaction and ability to create shifts in value and hue, and craft. | EXCELLENT example of color interaction and ability to create shifts in value and hue, and craft. |
| COLOR AND COMPOSITION Demonstrate an understanding of visual weight, balance, distribution, proportion, and emphasis using color in composition with attention to craft. View Example |
POOR examples of attention to craft, color distribution, visual weight, proportion, and emphasis in a composition. | AVERAGE examples of attention to craft, color distribution, visual weight, proportion, and emphasis in a composition. | ABOVE AVERAGE examples of attention to craft, color distribution, visual weight, proportion, and emphasis in a composition. | EXCELLENT examples of attention to craft, color distribution, visual weight, proportion, and emphasis in a composition. |
Figure Proportion and Foreshortening: Exemplifies the ability to accurately and proportionally represent the figure in foreshortened contexts.
Gestural Studies: Exemplifies the ability to use quick dynamic and expressive line to accurately describe and capture the energy of the figure in space.
Shape, Form, and Plane: Exemplifies the ability to use value, form, and shape to accurately represent the three-dimensional volume of the figure.
Figure in Composition: Exemplifies an understanding of the relationship between the figure and its spatial environment, representing balance and context.
| Drawing II AR 202 | 1 - Poor | 2 - Average | 3 - Above Average | 4 - Excellent |
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| FIGURE PROPORTION AND FORESHORTENING Demonstrate an ability to represent the figure with accurate proportions and foreshortening. View Example |
POOR example of proportion and foreshortening. | AVERAGE example of proportion and foreshortening. | ABOVE AVERAGE example of proportion and foreshortening. | EXCELLENT example of proportion and foreshortening. |
| GESTURAL STUDIES Demonstrate an ability to use dynamic and expressive line, describing the figure in space with accurate proportions. View Example |
POOR example of gestural line, proportions. | AVERAGE example of gestural line, proportions. | ABOVE AVERAGE example of gestural line, proportions. | EXCELLENT example of gestural line, proportions. |
| SHAPE, FORM, PLANE Use of value, plane and accurate proportions to describe 3D volume of the figure. View Example |
POOR example of 3D volume, use of plane, value and accurate figure proportion. | AVERAGE example of 3D volume, use of plane, value and accurate figure proportion. | ABOVE AVERAGE example of 3D volume, use of plane, value and accurate figure proportion. | EXCELLENT example of 3D volume, use of plane, value and accurate figure proportion. |
| FIGURE IN COMPOSITION Demonstrate the understanding of figure/ground (positive/negative) relationships, balance, unity/variety and cropping. View Example |
POOR example of figure/ground (pos/neg) relationships, balance, unity/variety, cropping. | AVERAGE example of figure/ground (pos/neg) relationships, balance, unity/variety, cropping. | ABOVE AVERAGE example of figure/ground (pos/neg) relationships, balance, unity/variety, cropping. | EXCELLENT example of figure/ground (pos/neg) relationships, balance, unity/variety, cropping. |
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