DSDN 171 – Design + Context - Introduction

Some General Themes:

·      Cultural context of Design.

·      Inter connectivity of the arts.

·      Technology as Design catalyst.

·      History as artistic inspiration.

·      Timelessness issues in design.

Expect to see lots of:

·      Graphics design and typography.

·      Furniture and product design.

·      Ceramics, wood, stone, glass, metalwork.

·      Architecture, interiors and spatial design.

·      Spectacle, cinema and interface.

·      Fine arts, painting,, sculpture and music.

·      New Zealand design and non-western design.

Readings:

·      Variety of sources: primary and secondary.

·      To be done prior to tutorials.

·      General ideas will be examinable.

·      Have questions prepared for tutorials.

·      Will be posted on the website

Rules:

·      Readings to be done in advance of tutorials.

·      Lecture and tutorial attendance mandatory.

·      Mobile technology off.

·      Proofread blogs before submission.

·      One A4 sheet of notes (both sides) for tests.

·      Make an effort to talk in tutorials.

Tests:

·      Two tests to be held in lecture.

·      Worth 20% of final grade each.

·      Test 1: Wednesday, April 5th (12:00).

·      Test 2: Wednesday, June 6th (12:00).

·      Testing for broad strokes, not details.

·      One A4 sheet of notes allowed.

·      Multiple choice, short answer and essay responses.

·      Examinable images will be highlighted in red.

Blogs:

·      Five blogs spaced roughly two weeks apart.

·      Worth 10% of final grade.

·      Blog 1: design personae.

·      Blog 2: Research statement and bibliography.

·      Blog 3: antiques hunter.

·      Blog 4: Curatorial.

·      Blog 5: Loco visual.

·      Proofread your work!

- Bread Plate A.W.N Plug for Minton, 1849

- Electrolux Vacuum Cleaner model 30, Lurelle Guild, USA, 1937

Blog 1:

Design Personae

Due: Friday, March 16^th (Midnight)

250-300 Words

10%

Tell us about yourself and why you decided to go of design school. Discuss your inspirations and aspirations in the design field using at least one main example. Please include a picture of yourself on this blog. You can use your own personal writing voice for this blog entry, but make sure you proofread and keep it to the required length –no shorter and no longer. Make them count.