DOM-E2216 - Contemporary Graphic Design D, Lecture, 5.11.2021-10.12.2021

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

- identify various components of visual organisation (typography, grid, colour, illustrations, photography) and their roles in different media and modes of expression

- compare the use of print-based grid systems to the ones used in contemporary media environments

- explain the basic principles of different colour systems and gain confidence in working with colour

- consider the impact of materials, media, and technology to visual forms of expression

- evaluate the parallels and tensions between tactile and digital design outcomes

Credits: 3

Schedule: 05.11.2021 - 10.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Arja Karhumaa, Päivi Häikiö

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course offers a reassessment of the established methods of graphic design as part of a broad and diverse visual culture. The course addresses graphic design narrowed down to spatial organisation of visual elements and considers how its methods and genealogies travel across the contemporary media landscape.

    Through observations on past and present design outcomes as well as class exercises, you get a chance to update your notions of basic components of visual communication such as form, scale and hierarchy, typography, grid and colour systems, as well as the use of illustrative elements. The aim is to refresh your skills to high contemporary standards, but also to re-evaluate which of the traditional and well-established notions of aesthetic quality in design are relevant in current conditions, where audiences scatter, and the tactile and the digital often co-exist rather than oppose each other.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Good attendance and submitted course assignments. Successful completion of the course requires 80 % attendance.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Study materials are provided at the beginning of the course.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    5 Gender Equality

    10 Reduced Inequality

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn II

    2021-2022 Autumn II

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=DOM-E2216

    Registration for Courses: Sisu replaces Oodi on 9 August, 2021. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture: https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-in-aalto-arts

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