GKR 1053 Design History

• Day : Thursday • Time : 4 – 7 pm (3 hours credit)• Venue : Seminar Room 2, CTF 3

Lecturer :Ms. Salmiah Abdul Hamid

Introduction

Synopsis

‘Kursus ini memperkenalkan para pelajar kepada perkembangan sejarah seni reka dalam memberi pemahaman asas tentang perhubungan di antara seni dan seni reka. Di samping itu, kursus ini akan merangkumi perkembangan sejarah seni reka bermula akhir 1800 an sehingga abad ke 21.’

This course introduces students to the development history of design. It encompasses the relationship between art and design. In addition, this course highlights the history development of design from 1800 to Millennium.

(Theoretically, other than general history in design, this subject will be be split into different sections; such as History in Industrial Design, Graphic, Textile / Fashion as well as Animation).

Introduction

WHY IS DESIGN HISTORY IMPORTANT?

• Understand the theory / relevance of theoretical perspectives for design practice.

• Good designers learn from history.• Design principles and visual vocabulary and

visual aesthetics.• Begin to appreciate and understand the

innovations of the past.

BY THE END OF THIS COURSE…

• To have basic understanding of Design History / era / influential designers around the world.

• Will be able to make judgments about visual art.• Begin to recognize personal style; influential

designers; designer’s signature look.• To be able to communicate better.• Will allow you to manipulate visual forms to attract

the right audience for a product, service or brand (by understanding of styles and trends).

• Lecture / Discussion / Interaction / Theory• Attendance : Compulsory• Class Time : On Time (NO LATE COMERS)

Class Regulations

• Assignment (Group Project) 30%• Midterm Exam

30%• Final Exam

40%

Evaluation

Learning Units

Week 1: Introduction to Design History

Week 2: Paleolithic / Neolithic

Week 3: Arts & Crafts 1800 – 1900

Week 4 : Art Nouveau / Art Deco

Week 5 : Bauhaus / Nazi

Week 6 : 60’s / 70’s / 80’s

Week 7 : Midterm Exam

Week 8 : Midterm Break

Learning Units

Week 9: 90’s / Millennium

Week 10: Material Culture Studies and Design Histories

Week 11: Towards a Cultural History of Design

Week 12 : Group Project Presentation

Week 13 : Group Project Presentation

Week 14 : Group Project Presentation

• Raizman, D. (2003). History of Modern Design. London : Laurence King Publishing.• Bhaskara, L. (2005). Design of the Times : Using Key Movements and Styles for

Contemporary Design.• Fallan, K. (2010). Design history : understanding theory and method. New York : Berg

Publishers.• Pevsner, N. (2005). Pioneers of modern design: From William Morris to Walter Gropius;

Revised and expanded edition. London: Yale University Press. • Cumming, E. (1991). The arts and crafts movement. New York, N.Y. : Thames &

Hudson.

References

Next Week’s task• Sit according to namelist and rows• List of group members (1 group=8-10

students)