Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 3359/2013 - 01/03/2013
4.5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 45,0 T + 3,0 O , Cód. 964438.
Lecturer
- Maria João Bom Mendes dos Santos (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
1. sensitizing students to the role of Design and designers in our society;
2. developing critical and interventive skills in the design area, particularly in graphic communication.
Program
1. Futurism, Dadaism and Surrealism;
2. Russian Suprematism and Constructivism;
3. De Stijl;
4. The Bauhaus;
5. Jan Tschichold and the New Typography;
6. Eric Gill and the Gill Sans;
7. International Typographic Style;
8. The New Wave;
9. Americam Modernism;
10. Retro Design;
11. The pioneers of digital design
Evaluation Methodology
Mid-term assessment:
Assessment includes the theoretical coursework done in class (worth 50% of the final grade) and a final test (worth 50% of the final grade).
Exam or resit assessment:
In order to be eligible to take the exam, the students must h
Bibliography
- BLACKWELL, . (1993). La tipografia del siglo XX. Madrid: Editorial Gustavo Gili
- FRASCAR, J. (2004). Communication Design, Principles, Methods and Practice. New York.: Allworth Press
- HELLER & CHWAST, S. (1988). From Victorian to post-modern. London: Thames and Hudson
- JULIER, G. (1997). The thames & Hudson dictionary of 20th century design and designers. London: Thames & Hudson
Teaching Method
1. Lectures supported by audiovisual resources.
Software used in class
Not applicable.
