Laajuus (5 cr)
Code: AM00DB21
Credits
5 op
Objective
The student is able to
- explain the development stages of visual communication media from historic to current times
- view genres in context with other cultural phenomena in their time periods
- recognize different periodical styles and major influencers in graphic design, typography and photography
- view their own work as a part of a continuum of a long tradition of visual culture.
- know how to describe the periods, characteristics and pivotal representatives of Finnish and international design
- know how to analyse the key stages and characteristics of design history from the point of view of the professional field
- know how to establish the social factors that influence design and analyse the links between design and visual arts