2023
Introduction to the Theory and History of Design
Name: Introduction to the Theory and History of Design
Code: VIS12835L
3 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours
Scientific Area:
Design
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Presentation
This subject aim to convey information about the principal authors, movements and reference works of international and national Design up to the Second World War. This subject means to contribute to substantial and critical understanding of the Design phenomena. At the level of learning is expected that students develop the spirit of research analyzing texts, objects and images and it is presumed that they integrate the knowledge imparted, developing personal analysis and synthesis, enabling them to develop their projects in a more creative and informed way.
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Learning Goals
In terms of knowledge this subject aim to convey information about the principal authors, movements and reference works of international and national Design up to the Second World War. This subject means to contribute to substantial and critical understanding of the Design phenomena. At the level of learning is expected that students develop the spirit of research analyzing texts, objects and images and it is presumed that they integrate the knowledge imparted, developing personal analysis and synthesis, enabling them to develop their projects in a more creative and informed way.
Contents
1. A short approach to the genesis of the Graphic Arts.
2. Universal Exhibitions and Industrial and Commercial Museums as engines of Pre Design.
3. The workshop against factory: Augustus Pugin; John Ruskin e William Morris.
4. Art nouveau Arts nouveuxs.
5. A portuguese example: Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro.
6. Against ornament: Michael Thonet and Adolf Loos.
7. The Modernist revolutions and their influence on Design.
8. The trajectories of Sonia Delaunay and Le Corbusier.
9. Art Deco.
10. Peter Beherns and the AEG.
11. Weimar Bauhaus - Bauhaus Dessau.
12. Propoganda:
12.1. Posters of I and II World War.
2. Universal Exhibitions and Industrial and Commercial Museums as engines of Pre Design.
3. The workshop against factory: Augustus Pugin; John Ruskin e William Morris.
4. Art nouveau Arts nouveuxs.
5. A portuguese example: Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro.
6. Against ornament: Michael Thonet and Adolf Loos.
7. The Modernist revolutions and their influence on Design.
8. The trajectories of Sonia Delaunay and Le Corbusier.
9. Art Deco.
10. Peter Beherns and the AEG.
11. Weimar Bauhaus - Bauhaus Dessau.
12. Propoganda:
12.1. Posters of I and II World War.
Teaching Methods
The classes take place through a theoretical process, using the media to facilitate and streamline the learning procedure. It will be constantly required the participation of students and it will be promoted reading, reflection and analysis of texts selected and updated. Note that the readings and individual research are essential for the assimilation of knowledge transmitted.
The evaluation will be continuous through the critical analysis of the following elements: a 30 min oral presentation considering students proposals, or 3 reports, 2 frequencies and the work and participation during the lessons. The evaluation criteria are: quality of work, ability to evolve through the development of specific capacities and the integration of acquired knowledge; student attendance as collateral learning. The percentages for calculating the assessment are organized as follows: 50% final results, 30% partial results, 20% attendance. The evaluation could be carried out through a final exam.
The evaluation will be continuous through the critical analysis of the following elements: a 30 min oral presentation considering students proposals, or 3 reports, 2 frequencies and the work and participation during the lessons. The evaluation criteria are: quality of work, ability to evolve through the development of specific capacities and the integration of acquired knowledge; student attendance as collateral learning. The percentages for calculating the assessment are organized as follows: 50% final results, 30% partial results, 20% attendance. The evaluation could be carried out through a final exam.
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