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GRD275: Contemporary Issues in Design

Module Title Contemporary Issues in Design
Module Code GRD275
Module Tutor Jean Boyd
School Art and Design
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module will introduce students to some of the more recent debates, themes and issues surrounding the graphic design and illustration professions .
Indicative Syllabus This module will examine contemporary debates, themes, and issues relating to the graphic design and illustration professions including: Designer as author and designer as producer Ethics and social responsibility Propaganda and protest Global design Hand-made: beyond digital design Students will be required to analyse and discuss a variety of visual representations using a range of methodologies including semiology, ideology, and gender.
Learning Outcomes On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:

i. Knowledge and Understanding
a) critically evaluate issues and debates relating to contemporary graphic design and illustration practice
b) analyse visual representations using appropriate theoretical methodologies
c) understand how to develop research strategies

ii. Skills
a) apply a range of analytical methodologies
b) develop skills in independent learning and use of research
c) apply knowledge gained to own his / her own practice
Learning and Teaching Activities

Staff/student contact: approx 20%
Independent Study: approx 80%

Please note – staff/student contact may vary from the norm in modules with larger or smaller student numbers
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 30% Coursework: Research Exercise
002: 70% Coursework: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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