Module Descriptors
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN: HISTORY AND CONTEXT
COST40198
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Hugh Williamson
Email: Hugh.Williamson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CWK-A&D weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
1000 word illustrated essay (Learning outcomes 1,2,4)
Seminar Presentation (Learning outcome 3)
Seminar Presentation (Learning outcome 3)
Module Texts
Cumberford, Robert (2004) Auto Legends: Classics of Style and Design
Forty, Adrian, Objects of Desire, Design & Society since 1750, Thames & Hudson
Woodham, Jonathan, (1997) Twentieth Century Design
The Design Museum Fifty Cars That Changed the World (Conran Octopus))
Clanchy, J. & Ballard, B. (1993) How to Write Essays: A Practical Guide for Students
Mather, Peter, and Rita McCarthy. 2005. The art of critical reading : brushing up on your reading, thinking, and study skills. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Burnham, Douglas, Studying Independently: Writing Better Essays, Exams & Presentations, Faculty of Arts Media & Design Booklet 2006
Forty, Adrian, Objects of Desire, Design & Society since 1750, Thames & Hudson
Woodham, Jonathan, (1997) Twentieth Century Design
The Design Museum Fifty Cars That Changed the World (Conran Octopus))
Clanchy, J. & Ballard, B. (1993) How to Write Essays: A Practical Guide for Students
Mather, Peter, and Rita McCarthy. 2005. The art of critical reading : brushing up on your reading, thinking, and study skills. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Burnham, Douglas, Studying Independently: Writing Better Essays, Exams & Presentations, Faculty of Arts Media & Design Booklet 2006
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures
Small group sessions (seminars, tutorials)
Independent Study in support of your project work
Small group sessions (seminars, tutorials)
Independent Study in support of your project work
Module Indicative Content
This module introduces you to the skills needed to research, evaluate and present information, in the context of the history and practice of industrial design.
You will be introduced to resources both within and outside the University, which enable you to gather information.
The emphasis is very much on acquiring skills through practice. In addition to illustrated talks and informal discussion groups, you will participate in group seminars designed to help you understand the methods and conventions by which you can research, evaluate and communicate your interest in both the practice and history of art and design. You will learn how to use the Design Collection, and external research resources, as well as the Thompson Library.
You will prepare a seminar presentation and a brief essay.
You will be introduced to resources both within and outside the University, which enable you to gather information.
The emphasis is very much on acquiring skills through practice. In addition to illustrated talks and informal discussion groups, you will participate in group seminars designed to help you understand the methods and conventions by which you can research, evaluate and communicate your interest in both the practice and history of art and design. You will learn how to use the Design Collection, and external research resources, as well as the Thompson Library.
You will prepare a seminar presentation and a brief essay.
Module Resources
Lecture Theatre/Rooms
Data Projector
Design Collection
Library
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Data Projector
Design Collection
Library
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.