Monday, 16 August 2010
Critical Essay Plan
Consider the interaction of modern art and design.
Thesis statement &plan
It draw parallels between art and design that the distinction is not clear in contemporary society. This essay intends to consider some reasons to demonstrate the interaction between art and design. First of all, art influenced design. Then it begins to talk about design influenced art.. It finishes by discussing art and design is interact each other.
Main idea
1 art influenced design
Contemporary art and design often use the same method of visual performance .Some design works inspired from the art works. For example, Gerrit Rietveld, Red and Blue Chair .The fashion design has also had significant changed by “post-modern art”. For example,Rei Kavakubo and Yohji Yamamoto.
2 design influenced art
Many contemporary art used design software and new media technologies to presented art work. For example, web design.
3 Interaction
Art and design is interact each other . We can not be exactly distinguished from art and design. Sometimes, the same work can be considered art and it also can be considered design. For example, architecture.
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
Crit Questions
Is there a theme?
Does it relate to other pieces of work you have done?
What is the idea behind it?
How did you do it? From original idea to finished product. Talk about the process, inspirations, influences, techniques and choice of medium.
Is it what you wanted it to be?
What was successful and unsuccessful about the work?
Would you change it?
What do you want to do next?
Thursday, 29 July 2010
On Creativty and Design
Food for thought!
Surrealism paragraph
There are various definitions for the term surrealism. The Macmillan Essential Dictionary defines it as “a 20th-century literary and artistic movement that attempts to express the workings of the subconscious and is characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtaposition of subject matter” (Macmillan Essential Dictionary, 2003). It aims to free the mind of our day-to-day existence in order to achieve a fantastical, dreamy condition where the imagination and critical capacities of the “unconscious mind” are highlighted (wwww.wikipedia.com, 2006). Collina (2002) notes how the term is also used informally to express unpredictable ‘juxtaposition’ or ‘non-sequiters’ that emerge in conversation or the world of art. However, she points out how surrealists are often critical of the term being used in this manner.
Monday, 26 July 2010
Thursday, 22 July 2010
Critical Essay plan: deadine Monday 26th July
- Full structure.
- Approach – (what you are going to argue).
- In note form – possible arguments to support this approach.
- Potential sources/source material for arguments.
One complete paragraph of the essay (approx 200 words)
(Between 400-500 words in total)
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Reading List for DESIGN Critical Essay
The Difference between Art & Design – the different functions of art & design: the audience receives one message from design (more objective) but many form art (more subjective)
http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/09/the-difference-between-art-and-design/
Design Council – What is design? – clear overview of design focusing on relationship between design work and users
http://www.hku.hk/bse/interdisciplinary/what_is_design.pdf
http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/about-design/What-design-is-and-why-it-matters/
Dieter Rams: Ten principles for good design – further reading about good design
http://www.vitsoe.com/en/gb/about/dieterrams/gooddesign
What is Art?....What is an artist? – art defined by what it does rather than what it is
http://www.arthistory.sbc.edu/artartists/artartists.html
Good Design, Michael Cummings –Useful examples of good design in digital products
http://uxdesign.com/design/article/good-design/54
What is design? An interview with Charles Eames – personal definition with some useful quotes
http://www.scielo.cl/pdf/arq/n49/art11.pdf
Design quotes
http://www.quotationspage.com/subjects/design/
Lego Building: Art and Design – interesting comparison of art & design using lego as an example!
http://www.ablestable.com/resources/library/thecolumn/2004/019.htm
Same Difference – another article about how different art and design are
http://www.recirca.com/backissues/c101/lclancy.shtml
Design ≠ Art: Functional Objects from Donald Judd to Rachel Whiteread – Review of an exhibition displaying purely functional objects in response to the question “Is there a difference between design and art?”
http://www.brooklynrail.org/2004/11/artseen/design-art-functional-objects-from-d
Buchanan, R. (1992) Wicked Problems in Design Thinking: Design Issues Vol.8/2:5-21
http://www.jstor.org/stable/1511637
Books
Munari, B. (2008) Design as Art , esp from p25 – a counter-argument to Brady noting the overlapping of art & design arguing that aesthetics is as important as function in design
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Design-Art-Penguin-Modern-Classics/dp/0141035811
Newark, Q. What is Graphic Design? P.28 Is Design the same as art? – agrees with Brady’s distinction but also argues that design can be as emotional as art
http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=ZA2jzYuN93wC&printsec=frontcover&dq=what%20is%20graphic%20design?&hl=en&ei=yttGTNv2LYmR4QaDmdDZCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CDIQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false
Capez, E. (2004) Art & Design Uncovered – examples of differences between art & design
http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=9hcvuQYWQ5UC&printsec=frontcover&dq=what%20is%20art%20for?&hl=en&ei=R8FGTOngA4__4AaKqaDZCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CDIQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false
Lawson (1997) How designers think Chapter 5 Measurement, criteria and judgement in design – detailed examples of how to measure the degree of success of the design process
http://www.4shared.com/document/wUkVL_74/How_Designers_Think.html
Dissanayake, E. What is art for? – Purpose and range of art
Buchanan, R, Good Design in the Digital Age – as discussed in class
http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/good-design-in-the-digital-age
Benjamin, W. The work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction – source of the concept of ‘aura’ discussed in class
www.dzignism.com/articles/benjamin.pdf
Berger, J. (1972) Ways of Seeing
Part One: Berger’s opinion about seeing - also on youtube
Buchannan, R & Margolin, V. ( ) Discovering Design – explorations in design studies
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Paraphrase of Brady's differences between Art & Design
Art
Design
Purpose
A - The function is less clear. It just is. It’s concerned with pure aesthetics, reflection and emotional concerns.
D - Has a function to convey a message and is concerned with how to do this
How are they made
A - No rules to follow. There are a number of infinite choices
D - Has to follow rules and bring given elements together into an aesthetic, functional product
Judgement
A - More difficult to judge as success is determined by whether it achieves beauty or truth which are more subjective concepts
D - Easier to judge as success depends on its achieving a practical, utilitarian function which is a more objective concept
Audience
A -Wants to be moved to reflect and question the message conveyed
D -Wants to be able to use the information or product in the most aesthetic and functional way
Materials
A -Is concerned with exploring its materials to express meaning and, therefore, are part of the finished piece
D -Materials used during the creative process are not necessarily the same as the finished product. There is less emphasis on materials
Sunday, 18 July 2010
The New Decor and Ernesto Neto at The Hayward Gallery
Step into the Hayword Gallery this summer, many buzzwords that are linked to interior design such as "space,sculpture,furnature"surfaced.
One will be astonished to find the works of 36 artists from 22 countries being exhibit on the lower floor of the exhibition hall. The artists transform the appearance of daily furniture into a different set of interior design that overturn the normally accepted.
Under the topic of "New Decor" the artists have a knack to represent the political and social problems. They not only display their exhibitions, but also have the objective of exploring new ideas in interior design.
Two such good examples are the "Motorway Flyover" by LOS Carpinteros from Cuba and "Smokes Spheres" by Angela Bulloch from Canada. However, in my humble opinion, there are some need to improved as curators,Because sometimes I was tired from matching the title to its exhibit,and some are arranged in confusion,which the curators need to give more rational space to these magical artists.
One finished with the exhibition on the lower floor. A large-scale sculpture waits you on the upper floor. “Edges of the world”by brilliant artist Ernesto Neto, explores the design on tension and weight, by involving biomorsphere forms. With Nero’s unique concept, the sculpture was arranged with a rein that spread out of the gallery’s top floor and terraces.
Visitors would naturally be attracted to “Edges of the World”, because of its colorful and relaxable space. Upon entering the exhibit, everyone will enjoy Nero’s installation which aims to fuse human’s body with our city. Walking through the tunnel-like passages, one will be able to appreciate the wonderful scene of pieces works, enjoy slightly surreal happiness in the miniature cityscape, walk to future in the open air, as well as dipping into small pool which combine variety levels of technology,even we can climb and get into its heart to listen to the heartbeat as if listen ourselves. The success of Nero’s exhibition is built on his ability to display his idea of dream land using a mixture of sculpture,landscape,space,architecture,urban design, and also one who put these ideas into practice.
sorry for misposting here
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Your blogs
I have also read all your reviews now and these seem to be fine. If you write a 1st draft and bring it to class on Friday, I can have a quick look over it with you.
Some people have started reflecting on the London project. This is excellent as it can help inspire each other. Please do this regularly. Also, I am sorry but re-reading the brief it seems you can write about an aspect of london as well....so it doesn't necessarily have to be about an area though i will expect you to contextualise your work.
Finally, a few of you have not written any of the above. I cannot stress enough the importance of reflective writing on your courses and the need to practice this. It also gives me the chance to see that you are making porgress. Those who have written are making progress so well done!!!
Keep up the good work :)
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Textual/Critical analysis of Good Design in the Digital age text
Editor’s note: Definition + evaluation of “good design”
1. PROBLEM – large number of digital products that fail to meet consumer’s needs
SOLUTION? A criteria/practical framework or some way of evaluating good, effective design?
2. PAST – ’49 – ’55 good design programme successful BUT only focused on narrow selection of good designs. Neglected majority of products representing technological change.
3. PAST – good design – form and function BUT in isolation from its use – didn’t consider context of use (daily life)
4. TODAY – good design is user experience/content/performance : 1. Useful; 2. Usable; 3. Desirable
5. TODAY – good design NOT JUST visual BUT ALSO engage the user/community by humanizing technology (human experience/enjoyment)
6. BUCHANAN - Trust a product has CONTENT and PURPOSE: what is its use? Why useful for me?
7. BUCHANAN – Designers need to build consumers’ trust: 1. Product must be usable (esp in first instance)2. Understand needs + limitations of users (common sense, knowledge of body, mind) in order to engage users (grace, elegance, excitement, marvel)
8. DESIRABILITY – first encounter w/product, USABILITY – this alone is not enough to create trust. Need to create DESIRABILITY, selecting one product vs another – feeling comfortable, identifying w/product
9. DESIRABILITY – To achieve this, 1. Relationship with marketing experts; 2. Add cultural expressions
10. CONCLUSION – good design = STRATEGIC DESIGN – balance of 1. Usefulness; 2. Usability; 3. Desirability. Apply this to each individual situation to achieve good design. Main point/ideas of each paragraph
Monday, 12 July 2010
Sunday, 11 July 2010
Friday, 9 July 2010
Good Design in the Digital Age
http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/good-design-in-the-digital-age
We will be analysing and discussing this text in class next week so please make sure you read it carefully before that.
Also, link below to a review about the new decor/Ernesto Nero exhibition we will be visiting on Monday:
http://www.theartsdesk.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=1691:ernesto-neto-new-d%C3%A9cor-hayward-review&Itemid=23
see you monday 11am, main entrance, hayward gallery (waterloo tube)
Thursday, 8 July 2010
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Tuesday, 6 July 2010
Monday, 5 July 2010
Sunday, 4 July 2010
Thursday, 1 July 2010
Learn Academic English
At the pre-session English course I start to learn how to write a reflective writing, how to make a note, write in synthesis and citation etc. In the class sometime I didn’t catch the purpose of the teacher wanted us to do. Some translation voice always around my mind, I try to think use English but only simple thing when I use the academic Chinese come up my mind first. And also the academic vocabulary limited. It’s really hard time to me. But I must step by step to solve the problems….hope I can use academic English appropriately after hard work.
Cheer up!!!
Links to reviews of The Surreal House
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/review-23843535-surreal-house-is-a-dream-of-a-home.do
http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/surreal-house-at-barbican-art-gallery-article-9219.html
http://www.timeout.com/london/art/event/172604/the-surreal-house
Barbican centre, Silk St. (nearest tube: Moorgate) 11am. see you there!
Examples of good paragraph structure
Andy Warhol has a worldwide reputation as a symbolic artist of our age. The Hayward exhibits Andy Warhol’s artistic production, including multi-media and pieces of art which have a significant influence on popular culture (Peterson, 2008). Some of his masterpieces are seen to be iconic amongst 20th century art and Warhol himself has been described by Brown (2000:68) as “a global brand name, like Coca-Cola”.
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
The infinite ways of paraphrasing!!!
First four sentences are the ones you created today followed by ones from past students.
The Hayward displays the media arts of Andy Warhol who played a dominant role in contemporary society between the 1950s and 90s (Peterson, 2008).
Andy Warhol, who has had a great influence on contemporary society, is exhibited at The Hayward to display his pieces of art between the 1950 and 1980s by showing the multimedia, paintings, installations and his artistic process (Peterson, 2008).
The Hayward exhibits Andy Warhol’s artwork which played a dominant role in popular culture and showed his imaginative process using multimedia, paintings and installations (Peterson, 2008).
The Hayward displays an important exhibition showing the multimedia artistic process of Andy Warhol, who has played a dominant role in contemporary society in the second half of last century (Peterson, 2008).
The Hayward showcases Andy Warhol’s significant influence on popular culture through multi media, paintings and installations from the 1950s to 1980s (Peterson, 2008).
The Hayward presents an exhibition about Andy Warhol’s work, who made a big impact on popular culture in the 20th century (Peterson, 2008).
The Hayward exhibits Andy Warhol’s artistic production, including multi-media and pieces of art which have a significant influence on popular culture (Peterson, 2008).
The Hayward exhibits Andy Warhol’s artistic process through his artwork between the 1950s and 1980s which has had a strong influence on mass culture (Peterson, 2008).
The Hayward presents a great showcase of the influential artist Andy Warhol which includes video and artwork from the 50s to 80s illuminating his artistic process (Peterson, 2008).
Andy Warhol’s visual work from the 1950s to 1980s that has had a strong influence on mainstream culture is presented at the Hayward (Peterson, 2008).
A major exhibition of Andy Warhol is showcased by the Hayward delivering a new angle on his art pieces from the 1950s to 1980s (Peterson, 2008).
Andy Warhol, who had a major effect on mainstream culture, exhibited his video work, installations and paintings in the Hayward, created along his artistic journey (Peterson, 2008).
The huge impact that Andy Warhol had on mainstream culture is exhibited at the Hayward, presenting his video work, paintings and installations (Peterson, 2008).
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Monday, 28 June 2010
Im coming
Twenty's Blog
i have another blog
sorry about that~
you can also link to my blogger's space to connect to the following address
http://twenty1018.tumblr.com/
please take a look and give me any kind of comments ;)
Sunday, 27 June 2010
hi there, i`m Ting ! good to see u!
Warm Welcoming to be my friends
As you know, I am a girl and from South Korea, not North !
I am going to take MA interior and spatial design at Chelsea in UAL.
(I hope that I cannot be failed at this PEAP. no no WE ^________^ +)
Even though this term is short, we can keep in touch as long as possible.
I am sure that it will be tough but we should make an effort to make it. Right?
We can do whatever because we are the one in Mark's class. kkk
Anyway, I am glad to have you as my classmates and I am really exciting about it.
I pray for your health and happiness.
Good luck *
Warm hug n big kiss
Saturday, 26 June 2010
Twenty's Blog
Nice to meet you all.
Hope all of us can pass the pre-sessional course and then start our main couse together!
In addition, I have another blog sharing everything and reflective writing as well which is
http://twenty1018.tumblr.com/
You can take a look and give me any kinds of comments :)
WAN-TING TU (TWENTY)
Thursday, 24 June 2010
hi~ everyone~^^
Nice to see you~ I expect that the english course will be good chance to make friends and understand various culture.
Of course, the most immprotant aim is learning english.
Because communication skill is one of crucial ability to be a good designer.""
Let's have dinner together whenever you want.
Monday, 21 June 2010
Welcome!!!
Welcome to the Pre-sessional 2010!
This is our class blog. You can all write whatever you want here to communicate with your classmates.
More importantly, the blog is an essential part of the course in terms of reflective writing. On your main courses you will be required to keep a reflective journal or blog. You will learn how to get better at this on this Pre-sessional.
I expect you to write regularly on this blog but you can also keep a journal as well if you like. You can reflect on this class blog or you can set up your own personal blog and 'contribute' to this one, and 'follow' other students who have their own blogs as well. I can help set this up with you.
Reflective writing is important as it is a record of your thoughts and learning progress. However, it should also be enjoyable as well. You could start by writing about your first experiences of England, London, UAL, this class, your first night out.....whatever you like.
If you want to get better at writing.....write!
...and Enjoy!
Mark :))