Topic 1
Design History
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Learning aims
Learning aims
To understand what is by the term design history/movement.
To consider the different design movements to inspire innovative designs to overcome new problems.
(Why am I doing this?)
(Why am I doing this?)
1) To show your understanding of each of the design/art movements.
2) To find your own inspiration for your design ideas.
Activities
Activities
Lesson 1: Design and Art Movements (Pages 1-2)
Key Question:
Where can I look when I struggle to create an ideas for my project?
Activity instructions
Watch the following videos to develop an understanding of some of the most influential design/art movements from history. Then complete pages 1 and 2 from your booklet.
Activity 1
To inspire your own designs collect a range of images from each of the following design/art movements.
Activity 2
Analyse each movement, think of colour, shape, materials, do you like or/dislike it? Explain why?
Memphis Design
Memphis Design
Bauhaus Design
Bauhaus Design
Art and Craft Design
Art and Craft Design
Pop Art Design
Pop Art Design
Steam Punk Design
Steam Punk Design
Cubism Design
Cubism Design
Art Deco Design
Art Deco Design
Art Nouveau Design
Art Nouveau Design
Lesson 2 - Your Choice (Page 3)
Lesson 2 - Your Choice (Page 3)
Key Question:
Where can I look when I struggle to create an ideas for my project?
Activity instructions
From the design movements studied last lesson or a new one which interests you , complete the activity on page 3 about your favourite design movement . Use the lonks below to help you.
From the design movements studied last lesson or a new one which interests you , complete the activity on page 3 about your favourite design movement . Use the lonks below to help you.
Why am I doing this?
1) By completing this activity you will gain invaluable knowledge about a specific design movement from history.
2) This knowledge will inspire your own future design work.
Design Movement Research
Design Movement Research
Further Design Movement Research
Further Design Movement Research
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