Design I

Recommended Prerequisites

Familiar with the basic elements of visual comunication like typography and the basic principles of design

Teaching Methods

- Lectures supported by display cases;

- Practical exercises;

- Linking theory and practice - theoretical knowledge through exercises;

- Presentation and discussion of referenced design projects in the literature;

- Development of practical work aimed to solve real problems in a simulated context;

- Presentation of projects and later discussion with colleagues

Learning Outcomes

 Integration of knowledge about design, composition and typography already acquired;

- Foster the capacity to develop medium difficulty projects;

- Develop research skills;

- Foster teamwork, individual creativity and critical thinking;

- Develop the ability to apply theoretical knowledge into practice;

- Learn to plan and manage;

- Develop oral and written communication skills.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

 Initiation to methodological, technical and language procedures of project design;

- Planning the design project;

- Text and image;

- Visual hierarchy;

- Supports and means of publication;

- Simulation of practice in classroom context with focus on poster design, webdesign and development of pictorial signs;

- Research and exposure of different graphic languages.

Head Lecturer(s)

Artur Luís Gonçalves de Azevedo Rebelo Alves

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Lessons: 25.0%
Project: 75.0%

Bibliography

BRUINSMA, M. (2003). Sites de création — Innover sur le web. 1ére edition. Thames & Hudson: Paris. ISBN 2-87811-227;

 FRASCARA, J. (2004). Communication Design: Principles, Methods, and Practice. Allworth Press: New York. ISBN 978-1581153651;

LUPTON, E. (2010). Thinking with type — A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, & Students. Princeton Architectural Press: New York. ISBN 978-1568989693;

PELTA, R. (2004). Diseñar hoy: Temas contemporaneos de diseño grafico. Paidos Iberica: Barcelona . ISBN 978-8449315336.

 

Referências online:

 

- http://www.thinkingwithtype.com/

As restantes referências bibliográficas serão fornecidas de acordo com os projectos a desenvolver.