2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
DESN1226 Introduction to Information Design
20 creditsClass Size: 80
Module manager: Rui Vieria Leitão
Email: R.Leitao@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module examines how design is used to communicate specific types of information: from diagrams to infographics and pictograms. It will equip students with knowledge about how design attributes are used to communicate information. The module will provide students with historical, theoretical and practical perspectives regarding information design. It provides opportunities to test out and apply theories and principles while designing their own information design outcomes.Objectives
This module aims to equip students with knowledge of information design principles as well as historical and theoretical knowledge in the area.The objectives are to 1) introduce fundamental concepts of information design 2) provide key skills in practical design of information 3) support students to integrate the theory and practice of information design through evaluative reflection.
Learning activities are varied. To achieve objective 1, students will learn key principles informed by a series of seminars and lectures. To achieve objective 2, practical workshops will demonstrate how best to use relevant design software in the design of information. To achieve objective 3, students will engage with a series of seminars to learn how to evaluate outcomes and apply theory to practise.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. apply knowledge of theories and principles of information design;
2. critically evaluate artefacts that inform or instruct;
3. design a set of information design responses to a communication problem.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
4. communicate ideas clearly through visual and written information.
5. apply skills in reflectivity as they critique theirs and others’ work.
Syllabus
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Practical | 3 | 2.00 | 6.00 |
| Seminar | 7 | 2.00 | 14.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 70.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 100.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
There will be opportunities for formative feedback at 2 touchpoints during the module. There will be one formative feedback session with peers and another with a member of staff.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Portfolio | A portfolio of visual research, design ideas, final outcome and evaluation | 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: 13/05/2024 12:31:27
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