2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
DESN1820 Design History: 1900 to the Present day
10 creditsClass Size: 300
Module manager: Dr Christine Atha
Email: c.o.atha@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
The course aims to provide a basic overview of the history of design from 1900 to the present day.Objectives
The objectives of this module are to:- provide an historical and theoretical overview of the history of design in Western Europe and other locations, from 1900 to the present day;
- introduce relevant historical, conceptual, critical and methodological tools for the analysis and discussion of design and its objects;
- represent a broad historical overview of the production of design throughout the period of study.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will have provided evidence of being able to:
- demonstrate a familiarity with the history and development of design, and its objects from 1900 to the present day;
- present a structured and coherent critical analysis of a designed object
- appreciate and interpret design within the social, cultural, historical, political or other appropriate context of the relevant period.
Syllabus
The aim of the module is to provide an introduction to the styles, schools and movements in the history of design in the West from the 1900s to present day. The classification and selection of the design movement’s included in this module were chosen to reflect their cultural significance in relation to social, economic and political factors.
The module will begin by looking at the design legacy of the Victorian and Edwardian periods, encompassing their interest in the Classical and Renaissance revival, in addition to the influences from Japan and beyond Europe.
The module will also include the examination architectural styles and their influence on other design movements, for example, Arts & Crafts; Chicago School; Art Nouveau; Modernism; Futurism; Bauhaus; International Style and Italian Rationalism (M.I.R.A).
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Seminar | 3 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
Independent online learning hours | 57.00 | ||
Private study hours | 30.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 13.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
Independent online learning is facilitated by a website resource of slides and readings, which allows student to explore in more detail topics signposted in the lectures, and gain familiarity with key images and ideas.Private study includes set reading, further reading, preparation for seminars, and preparation of one essay assignment. An essay of 2000-2500 words is presented for summative assessment.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Student progress is monitored through attendance at lectures and seminars, examinations and assessment both formative and summative.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 2000-2500 word essay | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 18/07/2017
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