Friday 30 September 2011

Intro to contextual studies



The intro to contextual studies



TDF1065 - Uni Learn - Design practice in context 1

Portfolio - reflective blog and work/ journal


  • References to look at on unilearn - books/ websites/ journals
  • Rick Poynor - Obey the giant - 2001
Student reflective blog on unilearn to look at - reflect constantly on personal development.

Visual language
Jargen - language that a particular group understand
Dialect - style/ particular voice
Terminology

Individually find an effective piece of design.

  • Any source - advertising, modern etc. 
  • Something completely down to us.
  • Could be renowned or not. 
These could be found on the web, in books or be a physical object. 

In groups
Come together and discuss designs - what is effective?

Check email for timeslot for debate
  • widen vocabulary on analysis and explaining work
  • Developing general ability