Objective

To learn about influential designers throughout history and the philosophies, theories and breakthroughs developed by these designers. To collect reference materials for future use.

Secondary objectives

To organize images and ideas and present them coherently.

Description

Design a presentation about an influential designer of your choice. Your presentation should cover specific innovations, breakthroughs and/or discoveries made by this designer. You must include examples of this designer's work and a bibliography of your references. The presentation should be about 15 minutes in length, assuming the reader is studying it carefully. You may deliver the presentation in PowerPoint, Flash, HTML, or another appropriate medium.

Procedure

1. CHOOSE YOUR DESIGNER: Research books, periodicals and the Internet on source material available for the designers below (be sure to review del.icio.us/parkland.gds/InfluentialDesigners). Determine which designer's work you are interested in and confirm that there is enough source material on him/her to do an essay. "Claim" your designer by making a post in Angel's Homework Assignment #6 (first come, first served; no duplication, please).

2. IN-DEPTH RESEARCH: Find books, periodicals and/or Internet resources about your designer. Be sure to look at the designer's influences as well as who this designer influenced. Compare and contrast this designer's style and philosophies with other of his/her time as well as those that came before. Give an overview of the time period that this designer lived in and what historical and/or social events may have had influence as well. 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 one non-Internet source).

3. 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 Powerpoint, Flash or HTML. You must include your references. Refine your presentation until your are happy with it.

4. GIVING THE PRESENTATION: Your presentation is due by 8 am Monday, October 29. Upload your presentation file to the discussion board. Because this is an online class, you will not be accompanying your slides with oral commentary. Make sure every important point is included. Be prepared to answer questions about the presentation.

5. GRADING: Submit your presentation in Angel's drop box for grading.

Note: If you have an alternate designer you want to write about, you must get prior approval from the instructor. Late presentations will not be accepted.