Course - Design History and Design Theory - IMT2342
IMT2342 - Design History and Design Theory
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination amd Essay
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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| Written exam | 40/100 | 3 timer | ||
| Essey | 60/100 |
Course content
What is design?
Design in the 19th century
Design in the 20th century
Design, invention and innovation
Design and mass production
Form and function in design
Design and national identity
Design and globalisation
Design and consumerism
Problems, solutions and the design process
Learning outcome
The course provides the students with an introduction to design history in general - while emphasising stylistic, technological as well as social aspects of design. The concept of ?design? and its contemporary status as activity, product and carrier of meaning is also discussed.
Learning methods and activities
Forelesninger
Utfyllende informasjon:
Writing of two essays with formative-iterative assessment. Excursions to design exhibitions (e.g. in Oslo), if appropriate exhibitions are available during semester time.
Obligatoriske arbeidskrav:
None
Further on evaluation
Vurderingsformer:
Essay (counts 60%)
Written Exam, 3 hours (counts 40%)
Summative assessment of two essays after the end of the semester.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Grafisk design (BMED)
Course materials
Lawson, Bryan (2004). What designers know.Oxford: Architectural Press?
Petroski, Henry (1992). The evolution of useful things. Random House
Michl, J. (2002). «On seeing design as redesign», Scandinavian Journal of Design History, no. 12, s. 7-23 [http://www.designaddict.com/essais/michl.html]
Raizman, David (2010). History of modern design: Graphics and products since the industrial revolution. Second edition. London: Laurence King
No
Version: 1
Credits:
10.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2017
Language of instruction: -
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Department with academic responsibility
Department of Design
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination amd Essay
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Written exam 40/100 2017-06-06 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Essey 60/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"