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