DSIGN151-20B (HAM)

Design History

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Department of Computer Science

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Claire Timpany

Claire Timpany
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claire.timpany@waikato.ac.nz

Tomas Garcia Ferrari

Tomas Garcia Ferrari
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tomas.garciaferrari@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Hazel Burroughs

Hazel Burroughs
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hazel.burroughs@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: rachael.foote@waikato.ac.nz

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Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

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Paper Description

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This paper is thematic survey of the history of visual communication design from the development of writing to the digital age.

The course traces the visual message embodied in the invention of writing, and illustrated texts, particularly the invention of the printing press and subsequent developments of typography and image through the industrial revolution to the beginning of the 21st century.

As visual communication design becomes a professional occupation, this paper then examines key theoretical developments up to the 2000s. The development and spread of styles, and the relationship of visual communication to the societies it served are considered. The emphasis of the course is on the formal & stylistic evolution of graphic design as signifiers of meaning.

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Paper Structure

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This class is taught through lectures and labs supported by material available on Moodle. Lectures will be pre-recorded and uploaded to Moodle.

Tutorials will be delivered synchronously on campus, or via Zoom link for those that are not able to attend these sessions on campus.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Background Knowledge to Support Visual Communication Topics

    Identify significant periods, styles, processes & people involved in the development of visual communication, from the Renaissance to the digital age.

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  • Form and Context
    Demonstrate an appropriate understanding of the forms, purposes and values of visual communication design history.
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  • Academic Skills
    Demonstrate appropriate skills in research, analysis, writing, presenting and discussion.
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  • Terminology
    Demonstrate an appropriate level in the use of art and design terminology.
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Quizzes
20
  • Other: Moodle
2. Labs
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Everything Old is New Again
10
  • Other: Moodle
4. Design, Society and Technology
20
  • Other: Moodle
5. High and Low Modernism
20
  • Other: Moodle
6. Profile of a Designer
10
  • Other: Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Philip Meggs & Alston Purvis (2016), Megg’s History of Graphic Design, John Wiley & Sons, (6th edition).
3rd, 4th, 5th or Kindle editions are acceptable with some caveats.

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Recommended Readings

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Bürdek, Bernhard E.. Design : History, Theory and Practice of Product Design, Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2015. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.waikato.ac.nz/lib/waikato/detail.action?docID=4001442.
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Online Support

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Class support is available online on the class Moodle site, at the weekly lecture and by emailing the paper convenor. Each assignment will have an official Moodle Forum thread for asking questions.
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Workload

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Each week students will spend two hours in the lecture, one hour in a lab and about 6-12 hours doing readings, completing the weekly quiz, preparing for labs and working on assignments. This equates to approximately 12 hours per week and a total of 150 hours over the semester.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: CGRD151

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