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Objective

To learn about graphic styles throughout history and the influences that contributed to these styles. To collect reference materials for future use.

 

Secondary objectives

To utilize Google Docs (or Powerpoint) as a presentation tool.

 

Description

Using Google Docs (or Powerpoint), design a 15-minute presentation about one of the major graphic styles in design history. You must include visual examples of this style and a bibliography of your references. Your selection of examples must include pieces not in the slide show or in the textbook.

Depending on the number of students in the class, you may be working with a partner. The presentation schedule is as follows:

Feb 13	Victorian	Gillen, Tyler
Feb 13	Arts & Crafts	Horton, Joseph
Feb 20	Art Nouveau	Perez, Beatriz
Feb 27	Early Modern	Mcdaniel, Jesse
Feb 27	Art Deco	Wang, Alex
Mar 6	American Kitsch	--
Mar 13	Late Modern	Cardinal, Kelly
Mar 20	Swiss / International	Pearce, Jonathan
Apr 3	Psychedelic	Mulcahy, Amanda
Apr 10	Contemporary	Bright, Patrick
Apr 17	Postmodern	Morrell, Rene
Apr 24	Digital	Marshall, Jason

Procedure

1. CHOOSE YOUR STYLE: Review the slide lectures for this class (also reference the Graphic Styles Timeline handout). Determine which styles you would like to make a presentation on. "Claim" your top three choices as part of your Angel homework post when prompted. I will do my best to accommodate your preferences (but I can not guarantee that you will get your top choices). Consideration will be given to the order your posts appear in Angel (so don't delay).

2. BACKGROUND RESEARCH: Read the textbook chapter(s) relating to your graphic style (see Homework Assignments). What world events contributed to this style? What other cultural influences may have affected this style? What style came before this style? How did this style influence other styles to come? Who were the influential designers who designed in this style?

3. IN-DEPTH RESEARCH: Find books, periodicals and/or Internet resources about your graphic style. Look specifically for additional visual examples that are not in the textbook or slide lectures. Be sure to include significant players who contributed to this style. What other information can you add that was not included in the slide lecture or your textbook? Prepare a bibliography of your sources (you must use at least two non-Internet sources).

4. DESIGNING THE PRESENTATION: Scan or download images for your presentation. Write notes for your presentation in bulleted format. Organize your information and sequence it in a logical manner. Format your presentation using Google Docs (or Powerpoint). You must include a bibliography of your sources. Rehearse and refine your presentation until your are happy with it.

5. GIVING THE PRESENTATION: On the day of your scheduled presentation, you will be projecting your presentation from Google Docs. Give your presentation in class (you have up to 15 minutes). Be prepared to answer questions after the presentation.

6. GRADING: Email your instructor a link to your Google Docs presentation.

Note: Late presentations will not be accepted.