Design History unit (ZAD222)

Introduction

In this unit, you will be introduced to historical influences on the development of contemporary design practices. You will examine the key features of art history in the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th century periods, as well as specific design movements, such as the Arts and Crafts Movement, Art Nouveau, Modernism, Futurism, Art Deco, Bauhaus, Surrealism, Pop Art, Minimalism & Post-modernism. You will learn to develop informed responses to the main ideas and motivations behind these eras and movements. You will also consider overarching themes such as sustainability, and the changing roles of technology, manufacturing and the artisan.

Summary

Unit name	Design History
Unit code	ZAD222
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Creative and Performing Arts
Discipline	Arts
Coordinator	Associate Professor Niklavs Rubenis
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Identify historical influences on contemporary design practice
• Evaluate the main ideas, motivations and social context of historic design movements
• Apply historic influences and ideas to solve contemporary problems
• Reflect on importance of historic reference in contemporary design practice

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ZAD209

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	TBA
Assessment	AT1: Designing from/of the Past (20%)|AT2: Iconic Design (30%)|AT3: Storytelling Past, Present & Future Design Practices in your Region (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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