Monday, August 1, 2011

summary of the discussion on the syllabus

Definition of Design Theory:

  • Analysis of design without bias
  • Establishing universal principles, elements and methods of analysis of design
  • Establishing a universal understanding of design
  • Getting to know and understand design
  • Developing personal methods of interpretation of design
  • Study of all areas of design, put into words
  • Exploration of all elements in design, which allows us to think out of the box
What would you like to explore:
  • Jewellery and non-jewellery design elements and principles
  • Emphasis on jewellery-design exploration
  • Historical design eras
  • Fashion (all areas of design)
  • Cultural studies
  • Analysis of Jewellery
Projects:
  • Writing to be handed in as hard copies
  • Class/group discussions
  • Revisiting/revision, slide-shows
  • Suggested reading leading to discussions/questions
  • Studying history
  • Building vocabulary
  • Group work
  • Individual/solo projects
Assessment:
  • Personal feedback
  • Rubric
  • Streaming
  • Questionnaire for overall self assessment
  • Tests in class
  • Crit groups
  • Assessment every other week, covering work covered in previous week
Essays:
  • Reviews and revision
  • 1 long essay per term
  • Shorter writing: minimum 11/2 page maximum?
  • Longer essays (problem waffling)
  • Smaller components of writing building to form a larger piece

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