Dear lawrence,
You may find some interesting projects at www.StudioResourceInc.com to
help you formulate your classroom projects. However, I would
encourage you to look for concepts from the art movements of today
rather than from past movements. It is harder, but can be more
relevant and engaging for the student.
Chuck
On Mar 11, 2008, at 11:00 AM, hong-bin.lee wrote:
> Dear PhD Design List Members:
>
> My name is Lawrence. I am from Taiwan. I am doing a PhD in the Centre
> for Design Research at Northumbria University in the UK. I am
> investigating 'How Concepts from Art Movements Can Effectively Engage
> and Inform Graphic Design Practice'. (The study specifically focuses
> on
> Minimalism and Surrealsim)
>
> The intention of my project is to develop a series of exercises called
> 'Practical Art Concept Exercises' for undergraduate students
> studying in
> Graphic Design which seek to 'immerse' them in each concept in a
> visual
> as well as textual way, then 'engage' them through a series of
> exercises. The aim is to enable practice as part of the experience.
> Cziksentmihaly's concept of 'Flow' suggests that people are
> motivationally engaged with effective practice if the challenge is in
> balance with, but possibly slightly ahead of ability. This theory is
> what I am basing these exercises around. Therefore, my project is not
> just to develop a form of teaching material, but to develop students'
> interest, enthusiasm and curiosity, and effectively motivate them
> through challenging them with the exercises I design, ideally moving
> them into a state of 'Flow' automatically.
>
> The present stage of my research requires the design of an initial
> prototype of 'Practical Art Concept Exercise', to complement the
> undergraduate learning and assessment processes in Graphic Design.
> However, in the wider context I do not yet have sufficient knowledge
> concerning Art History delivery to Graphic Design courses in the UK.
> For
> example, from list members experience: What material and mode of
> delivery is used? And what seems to be the most effective approach in
> maintaining the 'attention and engagement' of the Graphic Design
> students with the art theory related coursework?
>
> In short, my supervisor and I both believe there should be a positive
> and active connection between art theory and design practice. If you
> agree, then how do you see this interaction managed, as part of
> teaching
> design practice in graphics? I would be keen to discuss with list
> members, any example or experience of effective approaches, and even
> 'lessons learned'.
>
> A key question I would like to begin the discussions with is:
> "Can anyone share any excellent examples of effective teaching methods
> relating to successful transfer and application of art movement
> concepts
> into graphic design practices?"
>
>
> Thanks a lot!!!
>
>
> best wishes and kind regards
>
>
> Lawrence
>
>
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