DESIGN CULTURE 1A DECU5111 LEARN GUIDE 2017

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DESIGN CULTURE 1A
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LEARN GUIDE 2017
(First Edition: 2017)
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 3
Using this Guide ...................................................................................................... 5
This Module on Learn ............................................................................................. 6
Module Resources .................................................................................................. 7
Module Purpose ...................................................................................................... 8
Module Outcomes ................................................................................................... 8
Module Pacer ........................................................................................................... 9
Assessments ......................................................................................................... 14
Glossary of Key Terms for this Module ............................................................... 16
Icons Used in Learn .............................................................................................. 18
Learning Unit 1: Introduction to Design Culture .................................. 19
Learning Unit 2: Introducing Modernity .................................................. 23
Learning Unit 3: The Impact of Technology ........................................... 29
Learning Unit 4: The Birth of Design as a Discipline and a Career .
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Learning Unit 5: Design and Modernity in the ................................... 43
20th Century ....................................................................................................... 43
Learning Unit 6: Designing Identities ...................................................... 51
Learning Unit 7: Presenting Modernist Movements ............................ 64
Intellectual Property .............................................................................................. 69
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Introduction
Design Culture 1A introduces you to various factors that influenced the development
of design. This module uses a combination of chronological and thematic approaches
where we will look at the birth of design as a discipline, covering the exiting area that
started with the industrial revolution roughly up to the 1950’s. Design Culture 2A in
the second year’s first semester will continue the time line, looking at the
development of design from the 1940’s up to now.
The historical time line will be substituted in the second semester of both the first and
second year, to explore visual communication and popular visual culture. This will
enable you to better understand the contemporary world we design in. In your third
year, contemporary themes such as the ecological aspects of design and the social
responsibilities of designers will be investigated. Furthermore, some exiting research
methods such as visual ethnography, will be explored that you can then apply in the
studio.
Figure 1: The domains of design culture (Adapted from: Julier, 2013)
Figure 1, above, demonstrates that you, as a designer, are part of a connected
system where “what” you design is connected not only to the people you design for
(target audience or user), but also the broader society. Production also forms part of
this system. During production you, as designer, utilise materials and processes that
often involve many other disciplines, and this module will assist in a greater
awareness of the context of design to improve the design outcome. The appearance
of the design outcome and its properties, such as its function, is in the centre of this
diagram. This integrated way of looking at design is called Design Culture, and will
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frame this subject to help you understand your discipline and ultimately to be a better
and more responsible designer.
Please note that academic skills such as essay writing, presentation skills and study
skills are required for this module and although some of these skills have been
workshopped elsewhere it will mostly be applied in this module. The following site
proves to the point support: Academic Skills Know-How. 2015. Academic Skills.
[Online] Available at: http://libguides.staffs.ac.uk/academicskills. Accessed 6
December 2016.
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Using this Guide
This guide has been developed to support your learning. Please note that the
content of this module is in Learn and in the prescribed work. You will not succeed
in this module if you focus on this guide alone.
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This guide is not identical to the versions on Learn as it does not contain the
images and URLs (links) to the online resources, nor the specific instructions for
the group and individual activities. However, it will indicate where online
resources are provided in Learn, what type of activities you will find in Learn,
as well as the estimated time it will take you to complete each of the
activities.
Some of the graphics are interactive in the Learn version, providing additional
information to support your learning.
Your lecturer will decide when activities are available/ open for submission and
when these submissions or contributions are due. Ensure that you take note of
announcements made during lectures and/ or posted within Learn in this regard.
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This Module on Learn
Learn is an online space, designed to support and maximise your learning in an active
fashion. Its main purpose is to guide and pace you through the module. In addition to
the information provided in this guide, you will find the following when you access
Learn:
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A Module Pacer;
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An assessment brief;
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A variety of online resources (articles, videos, audio, interactive graphics, etc.)
to explain theoretical concepts;
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Questions to guide you through the theory;
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Collaborative and individual activities (all of which are gradable) with time-ontask estimates to assist you in managing your time around these.
Kindly note:
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Learn does not replace your contact time with your lecturers and/ or tutors.
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Your lecturer will communicate submission dates for specific activities in
class and/ or in Learn.
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Module Resources
Prescribed Book for this
Module
Recommended Additional
Reading
Sparke, P. 2013. An introduction to design and
culture 1900 to the present. 3rd edition. Oxon:
Routledge.
Please note that this module guide is intended to
support your learning – the content of this module
should be sourced from the prescribed material. You
will not succeed in this module if you focus on this
module guide only.
The following titles include information related to this
module and may be consulted as additional
resources and used in your assignments. These
books are available in the library.
Fashion Design:
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Breward, C. 2003. Fashion In: Oxford history of
art. Oxford: OUP. eBook. Database: eBook
Collection (EBSCOhost).
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Howell, G. ed. 2012. Wartime Fashion: from
haute couture to homemade, 1939-1945.
London: Bloomsbury Academic. eBook.
Database: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost).
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Kennedy, A, Calderin, J and Stoehrer, EB.
2013. Fashion design, referenced: a visual
guide to the history, language & practice of
fashion. Beverly, (MA): Rockport. eBook.
Database: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost).
Interior Design:
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Brooker, G. 2013. Key interiors since 1900.
London: Laurence King. eBook. Database:
eBook Collection (EBSCOhost).
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Poulin, R. 2012. Graphic design and
architecture, a 20th century history: a guide to
type, image, symbol, and visual storytelling in
the modern world Beverly, (MA): Rockport.
eBook. Database: eBook Collection
(EBSCOhost).
Graphic Design:
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Gomez-Palacio, B; Vit, A. 2009. Graphic
design, referenced: a visual guide to the
language, applications, and history of graphic
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design. Beverly, (MA): Rockport. eBook.
Database: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost).
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Meggs, P and Purvis, AW. 2006. Megg’s
History of graphic design. Hoboken, (NJ): Wiley.
Additional digital resources are also available for this
module.
Please see resources listed in each learning unit.
Module Purpose
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the development of design
expression and enterprise up to the Modernist period. This includes the work of
designers, design production and consumption, as well as the formal
characteristics and function of design output.
Module Outcomes
MO1
MO2
MO3
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the development of
design.
Explore the implications of design development in specific contexts.
Communicate using appropriate academic writing skills.
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Module Pacer
Code
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Learning Unit 1
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Sessions: 1–3
Related Outcomes:
MO1
MO2
MO3
Learning Unit 2
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Sessions: 4–7
Related Outcomes:
MO1
MO2
Hour Sessions 31
Theme: Introduction to Design
Culture
Learning objectives:
Theme1: Introduction to Design
Culture
LO1: Describe the concept of
design;
LO2: Explain what is meant by
design culture as a field of
study;
LO3: Discuss the importance of
understanding design
culture and design theory.
Theme: Introducing Modernity
Learning objectives:
Theme1: Conspicuous
Consumption and the Expansion
of Taste
LO1: Define conspicuous
consumption;
LO2: Describe the culture of
conspicuous consumption;
LO3: Discuss the impact of
modernity on societies as
expressed through their
consumption choices;
LO4: Explain the shift from
decorative arts to mass
produced designs.
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Credits
10
Notes on this LU
Notes on this LU
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Learning Unit 2
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Sessions: 4–7
Related Outcomes:
MO1
MO2
Learning Unit 3
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Sessions: 8–12
Related Outcomes:
MO1
MO2
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Theme: Introducing Modernity
(CONTINUED)
Learning objectives:
Theme 2: Consumer Culture and
Modernity
LO5: Discuss the impact of the
industrial revolution on
design;
LO6: Explain the effects of
changes in spending power
on design;
LO7: Discuss the ways in which
changes in transport
influenced design;
LO8: Describe the ways in which
the development of new
needs in society influenced
design;
LO9: Discuss how the growth of
cities impacted design.
Theme: The Impact of
Technology
Notes on this LU
Notes on this LU
Learning objectives:
Theme1: New Production
Methods and Materials
LO1: Explain the impact of
technological development
on society and design;
LO2: Describe the modernist
movement towards
rationalisation of practices
and production in factories,
the office and the home;
LO3: Discuss examples of the
influence of industrialisation
on modern design;
LO4: Explain the role of division of
labour in the development of
design.
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Learning Unit 3
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Sessions: 8–12
Related Outcomes:
MO1
MO2
Learning Unit 4
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Sessions: 13–15
Related Outcomes:
MO1
MO2
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Theme: The Impact of
Technology (CONTINUED)
Learning objectives:
Theme 2: The Materials of
Modernity
LO5: Describe the influence of the
discovery of new materials
and innovations on the
production of goods;
LO6: Evaluate the implications of
technological changes for
Graphic, Fashion and
Interior Design.
Theme: The Birth of Design as
a Discipline and a Career
Learning objectives:
Theme1: Art and Industry
LO1: Describe the development of
the role of the designer from
artist or craft manufacturer
to designer;
LO2: Discuss the education of the
designer;
LO3: Describe the role and
development of new
emerging designers and
areas of design;
LO4: Analyse the role of
architects in the
development of modernist
design.
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Notes on this LU
Theme 2: The consultant designer
LO1: Identify key historical figures
in design;
LO2: Discuss the development
and emergence of industrial
design.
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Learning Unit 5
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Sessions: 16–20
Related Outcomes:
MO1
MO2
MO3
Learning Unit 6
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Sessions: 21–22
Related Outcomes:
MO1
MO2
MO3
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Theme: Design and Modernity
in the 20th Century
Learning objectives:
Theme1: Design and Modernity in
the 20th Century
LO1: Discuss the theories
underpinning modernist
design in the 20th Century;
LO2: Describe the stylistic
characteristics of the Art
Nouveau movement.
Theme 2: The Hegemony of
Modernism
LO3: Discuss the influence of the
Bauhaus on design
education;
LO4: Describe the stylistic
characteristics of the De Stijl
movement;
LO5: Discuss the theory of
functionalism;
LO6: Analyse the dominance of
modernism in 20th Century
design.
Theme: Design and Modernity
in the 20th Century
Learning objectives:
Theme1: Representing the Nation
LO1: Investigate the
development of design as
part of the construction of
visual identity.
LO2: Demonstrate an
understanding of the birth
of national and corporate
identity.
LO3: Demonstrate an
understanding of the arts
and crafts movement as
reaction against
modernism and the
machine.
LO4: Identify and understand
the stylistic characteristics
of the arts and crafts
movement.
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Sessions: 21–22
Related Outcomes:
MO1
MO2
MO3
Learning Unit 7
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Sessions: 23–34
Related Outcomes:
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Theme: Design and Modernity
in the 20th Century
(CONTINUED)
Theme 2: Corporate Culture and
the State
LO5: Discuss the rise of modern
mass media and their role in
the creation of national
identities;
LO6: Distinguish between style
characteristics of visual
design and the origins of
styles and movements.
Theme: Presenting Modernist
Movements
Learning objectives:
Theme 1: Revision of the
Modernist Movements
LO1: Identify designs or designers
influenced by the modernist
movements;
LO2: Analyse the stylistic
characteristics of various
modernist movements;
LO3: Describe the ideals that
underpin various modernist
movements.
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Notes on this LU
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Assessments
Integrated Curriculum Engagement (ICE)
Minimum number of ICE activities to complete
Weighting towards the final module mark
4
10%
Assignments/ Projects
Weighting
Duration
Total marks
Submit after
Learning Units covered
Resources required
Project
30%
2 weeks
100
Week 11
LU4, LU5, LU7
Prescribed book, online and library resources.
Tests/ Examination
Weighting
Duration
Total marks
Open/ closed book
Resources required
Test
25%
1 hour
60
Closed
Prescribed Book
Learning Units covered
LU1–4
Assessment Preparation Guidelines
Format of the Assessment
(The Focus/ Approach/
Objectives)
Project
You will be required to do a
class presentation about a
design movement including a
written component.
Test
You will be required to answer
short, medium and long
questions for this test.
Examination The examination consists
mainly of medium to long
essay questions.
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Examination
35%
2 hours
120
Closed
Prescribed book, online
and library resources.
LU1–7
Preparation Hints
(How to Prepare, Resources to
Use, etc.)
Familiarise yourself with the
various design movements
covered in this module ensuring
that you collect examples, and that
you are able to describe the
context and characteristics of a
movement.
Read the relevant sections in the
prescribed book and make notes
for each of the learning units.
Make sure you do all the activities
and watch the videos for better
understanding. Work through tests
from previous years to prepare as
well.
To answer the examination
questions, you must review the
relevant learning units in detail,
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read the relevant sections in the
prescribed book and research
additional sources.
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Glossary of Key Terms for this Module
Please Note: There is a comprehensive glossary of terms at the back of your
prescribed book. The list below supplements the list in the prescribed book.
Term
Definition
My Notes
Art deco
A style of decorative art based on the
expression of an opposition to
disharmony; characterised by geometric
motifs, rounded forms, well-defined
outlines and the use of synthetic
materials.
Arts and crafts A movement against mass production,
movement
encouraging a revival of the art and the
craft.
Art nouveau
An international style based on
decoration and characterised by flowing
lines and stylised natural forms.
Bauhaus
An art college founded in Germany,
characterised by simplicity in the form of
their designs, as a reaction to the arts
and crafts movement.
Biography
A biography describes the course of a
person's life.
Conspicuous
The purchase of goods or services for
consumption
the specific purpose of displaying one's
wealth and social status.
Decorative arts Objects with aesthetic appeal that can
also be considered functional.
Design culture
Industrial
revolution
Mass
production
Design culture is the study of the
interrelationships between design
artefacts, in all their manifestations; the
work of designers; design production
(including marketing, advertising and
distribution); and their consumption.
The rapid development of industry that
emerged in the late 18th century,
brought about by the introduction of
machinery. Characterised by the use of
steam power, the growth of factories,
and the mass production of
manufactured goods.
Utilising machines to manufacture
goods in large quantities.
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Term
Modernism,
modern vs.
contemporary
Seminal
designer
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Definition
My Notes
Modernism is the general term to
describe the cultural phenomenon and
design movement of the early years of
the 20th century. The word modern is
also used widely as descriptor for
anything that is contemporary. To avoid
confusion rather use the word modern
for the Modernism time frame, and the
word contemporary to indicate what is
now.
A designer who is seen as influential; a
leader; a person who created new
possibilities (origin of the word is
“seed”).
An imagined place or state of things in
which everything is perfect.
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Icons Used in Learn
The following icons are used in all your modules in Learn:
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Description
A list of what you should be able to do after working through
the learning unit.
Specific reference to sections in the prescribed textbook (if
the module has one) or the printed manual (if the module has
one).
Questions to help you recognise or think about the
application of the theory in the world around you or in the
world of work.
Sections where you get to grapple with the content/ theory.
This is mainly presented in the form of questions which focus
your attention and are aimed at helping you to understand
the content better. You will be presented with online
resources to work through (in addition to the textbook or
manual references) and find some of the answers to the
questions posed.
Opportunities to make connections between different chunks
of theory in the module or to real life.
More real life or world of work information or examples of
application of theory, using online resources for selfexploration.
You have to log onto Learn to:
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Access online resources such as articles, (interactive
graphics, explanations, video clips, etc. which will assist
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View instructions and submit or post your contributions to
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Learning Unit 1: Introduction to Design Culture
In this learning unit, we explore the fundamental concepts of design and design
culture. We look at design culture as a field of study as well as the importance
of understanding this concept fully in order to become a good designer.
No. of activities: 2
Time on task for activities: 3 hours
Learning Unit Objectives
On completion of this learning unit, you should be able to:
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Describe the concept of design;
Explain what is meant by design culture as a field of study;
Discuss the importance of understanding design culture and
design theory.
Theme 1: Introduction to Design Culture
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To what extent do you agree that design creates culture?
Why?
What other factors do you think influence design styles and
trends?
What is Design?
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What is your understanding of the concept of design?
To what extent do you agree with Steve Jobs’ definition of
design as per the alongside graphic? Why?
Do you think Steve Jobs can be regarded as an expert in the
design field? Why/ why not?
What are the meanings of the terms “design”
and “culture”?
To what extent are design and culture
related?
Which disciplines are covered by the field of
design?
Which major events had the biggest impact
on defining what design is?
Find some of the answers in the following
resources:
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How do you
think the
Mac Book
was
designed?
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Design is…
Is There A Scientific Definition Of "Design"?
You may also find the video below useful:
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Find out:
https://www
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m/watch?v=
tJMHpRcEN5
g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFrG
0tj9RAQ
Find the rest of the answers in the Introduction of the prescribed
textbook.
Activity 1.1.1: What is Design?
In this activity, you will explore the meaning of design further using good and
bad examples of design.
Time on task: 1 hour
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Design Culture as a Field of Study
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Why do you think the design of the wheel
has changed so much since it was first
created?
In your view, to what extent will the design
of the wheel have been influenced by
culture? Why?
In what ways do you think knowing more
about design culture will help you to
become a better designer?
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To what extent
do you think it is
possible to use
design with
culture to create
a new product?
Find out:
https://thefinanc
ialbrand.com/61
789/usingculture-designbuild-disruptivebreakthroughbrand/
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What factors most influence design? Why?
In what ways did 19th Century industrialization and 20th
Century cultural and mass consumption influence
design?
To what extent does the approach of a contemporary
designer differ from a designer in those two eras?
What are the key features of the current design
landscape?
How important is theoretical knowledge of design culture
as a field of study? Why?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:
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What is Design Culture?
Infographic: Design
Find the rest of the answers in the Introduction section of the
prescribed textbook.
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Activity 1.1.2: Design Culture as a field of study
In this activity, you will conduct further research into Design Culture as a field
of study.
Time on task: 2 hours
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Learning Unit 2: Introducing Modernity
In this learning unit, we explore the relationship between conspicuous
consumption and design. We will look at the early signs of modernity as well as
the effects of changes in spending power, the emergence of department
stores, and the changes in visual appearance of goods.
We also examine the impact of the culture of consumption on social status
and the roles of different genders. Finally, we explore the major developments in
the design landscape brought about by the Industrial Revolution and its many
inventions and implications for technology and society at large.
No. of activities: 2
Time on task for activities: 3 hours
Learning Unit Objectives
On completion of this learning unit, you should be able to:
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Define conspicuous consumption;
Describe the culture of conspicuous consumption;
Discuss the impact of modernity on societies as expressed
through their consumption choices;
Explain the shift from decorative arts to mass produced designs;
Discuss the impact of the industrial revolution on design;
Explain the effects of changes in spending power on design;
Discuss the ways in which changes in transport influenced
design;
Describe the ways in which the development of new needs in
society influenced design;
Discuss how the growth of cities impacted design.
Collection of images blog
As you work through this learning unit, you should collect images of examples
from your design discipline that represent Modernity.
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Theme 1: Conspicuous Consumption and the Expansion of
Taste
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What do you think would motivate someone
to buy a Reinast toothbrush made of solid
titanium and costing around R60 000.00?
To what extent do you think buying such a
toothbrush would be an example of
conspicuous consumption? Why?
How crazy is
conspicuous
consumption?
Read this article
before you
decide:
http://www.nyti
mes.com/2014/
11/23/upshot/co
nspicuousconsumptionyes-but-its-notcrazy.html
Conspicuous Consumption
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What is your understanding of conspicuous
consumption?
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Why do you think it exists?
What items have you purchased recently
that were not essential?
- What motivated you to buy those items?
Did you know that
it has been
suggested that
conspicuous
consumption may
drive down
fertility?
Read more:
https://www.scien
cedaily.com/releas
es/2016/03/16032
8105753.htm
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What is conspicuous consumption?
What factors lead to the development of conspicuous
consumption?
What changes in design resulted from conspicuous
consumption?
What shifts in material culture were brought on by the rise of
the department store?
In what ways is the visual appearance of consumer goods
related to their contributions to social status?
What roles did specific design elements like graphics,
package design and shop interiors play in creating a
consumer culture?
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Find some of the answers in this resource.
You may also find the video below useful:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqU2qQDaQxg
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 1 –
Conspicuous consumption and the expansion of taste of the
prescribed textbook.
The Impact of Modernity on Societies
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Why do you think women became key consumers during the
modernist era?
What opportunities do you think this presented for design?
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What is meant by modernity?
What led to the shift from decorative arts to mass
produced designs consumed by the middle class?
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What was the impact of this shift on consumption?
In what ways did the presence of modernity in the 19th
Century differ between households and the public arena?
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What does this suggest about the impact of modernity
on society?
To what extent did consumer spending by different genders
express social superiority?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:
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Definitions and Characteristics of Modernity
Modernism: Searching for Utopia
You may also find the video below useful:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDCEtnXlA4Y
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 1 –
Consumer culture and modernity of the prescribed textbook.
Activity 2.1.1: The impact of modernity on societies
Changes in design are usually connected to changes in technology, lifestyle or
events, all of which impact society.
In this activity, you will compare lifestyle changes in society and the
opportunities such changes held for design in the Modernist age.
Time on Task: 3 hours
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Theme 2: Consumer Culture and Modernity

What do you think the predominant culture of today’s
consumers is?
What do you think has had the greatest impact on consumer
culture over time? Why?
In your view, to what extent has design been influenced by
changes in consumer culture and vice versa? Why?
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
The Impact of the Industrial Revolution on Design

How easy would it have been for you to order/ buy products
from overseas before the Industrial Revolution? Why?
What changes after the Industrial Revolution have made this
type of purchase possible for you?
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What happened during the Industrial Revolution?
What changes to general society resulted from the industrial
revolution?
What opportunities did the industrial revolution present for
the field of design?
In what ways did the industrial revolution bring about changes
in spending power?
To what extent did changes in spending power impact
design?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:
-
The History of Visual Communication - Breaking the Grid
Industrial Revolution
American Consumerism and the Global Environment
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 1 –
Consumer culture and modernity of the prescribed textbook.
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Other Influences in the Design Landscape
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In what ways do you think urbanisation has changed
people’s needs?
In your view, what role could design play in meeting those
needs? Why?

In what ways did effective transport engineering influence
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

modernist architects and designers?
What new needs did society develop?
To what extent did these needs influence design?
What changes in design did the growth of cities bring
about?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:
-
Importance of Transport to an Industrial Revolution
SOCIAL IMPACT OF INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
What is impact of the Industrial Revolution on nineteenth
century architecture?
The Workshop of the World
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 1 –
Consumer culture and modernity of the prescribed textbook.
Activity 2.2.1: Consumer culture and modernity
In this activity, you will explore the major events that shaped the modern-day
design landscape, especially those which most affected your own discipline.
Time on task: 1 hour
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Learning Unit 3: The Impact of Technology
In this learning unit, we will explore the impact of technological development on
society and design. We will look at the modernist movement towards
rationalisation of practices and production in factories, the office and the
home, including examples of the influence of industrialisation on modern
design. We will then examine the division of labour and what it meant for the
development of design. We will end the unit with a look at the influence of the
discovery of new materials and innovations on the production of goods.
No. of activities: 3
Time on task for activities: 6 hours
Learning Unit Objectives
On completion of this learning unit, you should be able to:

Explain the impact of technological development on society and
design;
Describe the modernist movement towards rationalisation of
practices and production in factories, the office and the home;
Discuss examples of the influence of industrialisation on modern
design;
Explain the role of division of labour in the development of
design;
Describe the influence of the discovery of new materials and
innovations on the production of goods;
Evaluate the implications of technological changes for Graphic,
Fashion and Interior Design.
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As you work through this learning unit, you should collect visual
examples of design during the Industrial revolution from
your design discipline.
Theme 1: New Production Methods and Materials
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
Assuming the caption in the graphic is
correct, do you think that means that
design is no longer impacted by the
materials of the past? Why?
What design opportunities do you think
resulted from the discovery of materials
such as plastic, aluminium, rayon and nylon
early in the 20th Century?
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What are the
most recent new
materials and
production
methods
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To what extent do you think technology
will continue to impact design in the
future? Why?
available to
designers?
Find out:
http://www.inter
iordesign.net/art
icles/12310super-smartsurfacematerials-toknow-about/
The Impact of Technological Development on
Society and Design

To what extent has technology affected
your home life? Why?
In your view, what major cultural
changes have occurred as a result of new
technologies?
What new design trends can you think of
that might have emerged due to new
technology?


To learn more
about the
impact of the
Technological
Revolution on
society today,
visit the link
below:
http://www.huffi
ngtonpost.com/a
ngellanazarian/thetechnologyrevolution_b_48
09786.html
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In what ways did design link the worlds of technology (mass
production) and culture in the early 20th Century?
What role did gas (steam) and electricity play in the
transformation
of
both
public
and
domestic
environments?
What new materials helped to transform the appearance
of the modern environment?
In what ways did architects and designers of the Art
Nouveau movement employ new materials to create a new
style?
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How complex was the transfer of productivity to the
household? Why?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:



Innovation and Technology in the 19th Century
Mass Marketing, Advertising, and Consumer Culture
http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/t/the-machine/
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 2 – The
impact of technology of the prescribed textbook.
Division of Labour
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What is your understanding of division of labour?
What role do you think division of labour plays in design?
Why?
What is meant by division of labour in the context of design?
To what extent can it be said that modern design stems from
division of labour? Why?
In what ways were designers able to express modernity in
both production and consumption?
What role did Taylorism play in the search for rationalism
and increased efficiency typical of the late 19th Century?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:
- Mass production
- What_is_taylorism_and_what_does_it_have_to_do_
with_manufacturing
You may also find the video below useful:
-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=row3qYD7jL4
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 2 – The
impact of technology of the prescribed textbook.
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The Influence of Rationalisation on the
Development of Design
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What do you think rationalisation entails
in design?
How important do you think it is to
rationalise processes? Why?
In your view, which is more likely to be
effective when rationalising: using a new
process or using a new material? Why?
What are the
latest
innovations in
materials?
Find out:
http://www.de
signnews.com/
author.asp?sec
tion_id=1392&
doc_id=28153
6&itc=dn_anal
ysis_element&
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
What does the shift from tacit design to rational planning
involve?
What influence did the American System of Manufacture
have on the rationalisation of practices and production in
Britain?
What is flexible mass production?
- Why can this be considered a response to market
demands?
Why was pure standardization no longer feasible by the
1920’s?
- What major turn did this present in the battle between
technology and culture?
- What major inventions most affected design during
this time?
In what ways did new practices, such as the use of moulds,
influence design?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:
- The Second Industrial Revolution
- Second Industrial Revolution
- Industrialization and the beginnings of Modernism
You may also find the video below useful:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceKmkvOLD3Q
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Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 2 – The
impact of technology of the prescribed textbook.
Activity 3.1.1: Changes in technology during modernism
In this activity, you will discuss the changes impacting your particular design
discipline that have taken place in technology during modernism.
Time on task: 3 hours
Theme 2: The Materials of Modernity
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

Which materials do you think are most representative of
modernity? Why?
To what extent do you think materials have changed over
the last century?
In what ways do you think changes in materials have
influenced design? Why?
The Materials of Modernity
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What type of material are most items
made of today?
How many of the items you use every day
are made of plastic?
- What do you suppose similar items
were made of before the invention of
plastic?
In what ways do you think the invention of
plastic changed the design landscape in
your particular discipline?
Learn more
about the
history of
plastics and its
many different
applications
here:
http://www.bpf.
co.uk/plastipedi
a/plastics_histor
y/default.aspx
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What new developments influenced classic design the
most in the years between World Wars I and II?
How did streamlining originate?
In what ways did streamlining affect design in the 1930s?
Why did the development of aluminium and plastic have
such a big impact on cultural change?
For what reasons is the acceptance of plastics symbolic of
the growth of modern consumerism?
Why were consumers relatively slow to accept aluminium?
What other new materials emerged in the 1930s?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:



Making the Modern World: New Science, New Materials, New
Power (Note: This resource is a timeline of several pages –
please view all pages in the series.)
A brief history of plastics, natural and synthetic
ALUMINIUM HISTORY
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 2 – The
impact of technology of the prescribed textbook.
Activity 3.2.1: Plastic as a new material
Plastics became iconic and strongly associated with modernism, partly because
the material was so readily available at the time.
In this activity, you will create an interactive presentation describing the
influence of the discovery of new materials, such as plastics, and innovations
on the production of goods.
Time on task: 1.5 hours
Activity 3.2.2: Design in the cultural, practical and technological contexts
In this activity, you will explore the factors you need to consider in order to be a
successful designer in your specific discipline.
Time on task: 2 hours
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Learning Unit 4:
and a Career
The Birth of Design as a Discipline
In this learning unit, we will take a look at the informal manner in which the
discipline of design has developed, from being not only functional, but also
aesthetically pleasing. We will explore the role that architects and some of the
key contributors to the design landscape have played in the development of
various design disciplines. We will focus on disciplines such as packaging, store
design and shop fitting, especially window artists and fashion design. We will
also examine the birth and development of industrial design and gender wars
in design, including the exclusion of women in many design industries.
No. of activities: 3
Time on task for activities: 6 hours
Learning Unit Objectives
On completion of this learning unit, you should be able to:
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

Describe the development of the role of the designer from artist
or craft manufacturer to designer;
Discuss the education of the designer;
Describe the role and development of new emerging designers
and areas of design;
Analyse the role of architects in the development of modernist
design;
Identify key historical figures in design;
Discuss the development and emergence of industrial design.
As you work through this learning unit, you should collect images
that reflect the development of design as a career from your
design discipline.
Instructions:
1. Once you have found an image, click the Blogs link under
QUICK LINKS in the course menu to the left of the screen and
then open the Collection of images blog.
2. In a new entry:
a) Enter a suitable heading of your choice in the Title field;
b) Attach the images you have found that are appropriate
to your discipline;
c) Enter the link (URL) to each image;
d) Briefly describe each image that you attach;
e) Explain why you selected each image.
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!
This blog can be updated as you work through the module
as it will serve as a repository of images for future
reference.
Theme 1: Art and Industry

To what extent, if any, do you think that art and industry are
related? Why?
In what ways do you think industry has made art more
accessible?
In your view, how beneficial has art been to industry, and vice
versa? Why?


From Artist or Craft Manufacturer to Designer

To what extent do you think that both artists/
craft manufacturers and designers ‘desire to
inspire’? Why?
At what point do you think an artist/ craft
manufacturer becomes a designer?
In your view, what specific criteria should a
person meet before s/he can be described as
a designer? Why?


When do you
think your
favourite
appliances
were first
launched?
Find out:
http://www.g
reatachievem
ents.org/?id=
3768
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
To what extent do art and industry collaborate to create
aesthetically pleasing products for consumers?
What is the role of each of the following in the production
of goods:
 Art workers?
 Designers?
 Fine artists?
 Engineers?
How did the emergence of in-house designers and
external consultant designers come about?
 In what ways did their approaches differ?
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Why were aesthetics so crucial to any machine that played
a role in domestic display?
What does the success of General Motors’ introduction of
aesthetics to their vehicles signify about the role of design
in the face of new consumer expectations?
What role did principles such as Gesamtunswerk and
Sloanism play in early design approaches?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:


Modernism
Tough Guys and Pretty Boys: The Cultural Antagonisms of
Engineering and Aesthetics in Automotive History
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 3 – The
designer for industry of the prescribed textbook.
The Role and Development of Emerging Designers
and Areas of Design
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

Which design specialties can you list?
Where do you think each area of design
specialty originated?
Which specialty do you think had the
biggest impact on the entire field of
design? Why?
What were the
most important
events in
advertising
between 17041999?
Find out:
http://adage.com/
article/specialreport-theadvertisingcentury/ad-ageadvertisingcenturytimeline/143661/
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Why does adding art to industrial production improve the
quality of goods?
What role does design education play in the quality of
goods?
What are the milestones in the expansion of design
education in the years before 1914?
 In what ways did the Victoria and Albert Museum and
its Normal School contribute to the expansion of design
education?
What were the highlights in the development of the
American advertising profession?
 What role did the rise of two-dimensional design play
here?
What is meant by the professionalisation of window
display and packaging design?
 Which industries developed because of this?
In what ways did fashion couture emerge before 1914?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:
 History of Graphic Design
 History of Interior Design
 How Did We Get Here? A Short History of Retail
 The History of the American Advertisement:
Revolutionary Years (1900-1950)
The
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 3 – The
designer for industry of the prescribed textbook.
The Role of Architects in the Development of
Modernist Design


What do you think would happen if architects
were to try their hand at fashion design?
What other areas of design that are influenced
by architecture can you think of?
Did you know
that
architecture
has an
immense
influence on
other areas of
design? Learn
more:
http://www.ci
trinitas.com/h
istory_of_visc
om/modernist
s.html
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Why did architects and decorative artists become involved
in producing goods using new manufacturing techniques?
Why was architecture the first model for design practice?
In what ways were architectural ideals applied to
furniture/ products created for interior spaces?
To what extent did the dominance of architects suppress the
emergence of a theory of modern design?
To what extent did the driving forces of architecture differ
from those of other disciplines of the time?
In what ways did women take over the responsibility for
interior design from architects?
 What hindered the professionalization of this process
for women?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:



The Rise and Fall of Modernist Architecture
20th-Century Architecture: History - Characteristics Movements - Architects
Constructing Modernism
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 3 – The
designer for industry of the prescribed textbook.
Activity 4.1.1: Design education
In this activity, you will discuss the development of design education from an
artisan type, learnership model (master/ apprentice model) to a design and art
school model.
Time on task: 2 hours
Activity 4.1.2: The emerging role of design
In this activity, you will discuss the role of design as a bridging agent between
art, industry and culture.
Time on task: 1 hour
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Theme 2: The Consultant Designer
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What is your understanding of what an industrial engineer
does?
In what ways do you think industrial engineers differ from
early consultant designers?
Which early consultant designers do you think paved the way
for industrial design?
Key Historical Figures in Design
The perfume, Chanel No. 5, was first introduced
in
1921
by
Coco Chanel, one of the key historical figures in
design during the Modernist era.
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
What do you think is so unique about her
design style?
Why do you think she is considered a key
historical figure in design?
To what extent do you think connecting her
name to the perfume contributed to its
longevity?
Who do you think the other key designers
were in the Modernist era?
How likely do
you think it is
that you could
afford to
spend a night
in a twentyfive million
rand house?
Read this
article before
you decide:
http://pilotonli
ne.com/busine
ss/realestate/wantto-stay-in-amillion-franklloyd-wrighthouse/article_1
f2f9da7-62095ce4-812fb153678e5e5f.
html
Which contributions to architecture can be accredited to:
 William Morris (England)?
 Henry van de Velde (Belgium)?
 Frank Lloyd Wright (USA)?
What impact did Peter Behrens have on the emergence of
consultant designers?
What role did J. Walter Thomson play in the development of
the advertising profession?
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What are the biggest contributions to fashion design made
by Elsie de Wolf and Charles Frederick Worth?
In what ways did the following individuals contribute to the
birth and development of industrial design:
 Norman Bel Gedde?
 Raymond Loewy?
 Walter Dorwin Teague?
 Henry Dreyfuss?

Find some of the answers in the following resources:
 10 Influential Fashion Designers You’ve Probably Never Heard
Of
 The 30 Most Influential Designers of All Time
 Masters of Modernism
You may also find the videos below useful:
-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbKYgUebNdI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl8-ISHuCx8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3O3zvtwG24
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 3 – The
designer for industry of the prescribed textbook.
The Development and Emergence of Industrial
Design
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

How often do you buy items based on the brand/ designer
name of the product?
In your view, to what extent does the name of the brand/
designer add value to the product? Why?
What is meant by culture capital?
How was culture capital added to goods?
What role did well-known designers play
in creating culture capital?
In what ways did consultant designers elevate
the status of their artistic contributions?
What effect did this have on the social
status of such designers?
To what extent did this impact the goods
they were associated with?
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What is the
future of
industrial
design? Find
out:
https://ww
w.fastcodesi
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In what ways did industrial design emerge
from a cultural perspective?
How was the USA model for consultant design
deployed in the rest of the world?
What major styles continued to influence
decorative arts between World Wars I and II?
gn.com/306
3318/5design-jobsthat-wontexist-in-thefuture
Find some of the answers in the following resources:
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

Art Deco: History, Characteristics of a Style of
Architecture, Decorative Arts
The Interwar Era 1920-1940
Visual History of Industrial Design
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 3 – The
designer for industry of the prescribed textbook.
Activity 4.2.1: The consultant designer
In this activity, you will create an infographic of a particular modernist designer
who contributed to industrial design by connecting his/her name to a specific
product or service.
Time on task: 3 hours
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Learning Unit 5:
Design and Modernity in the
20th Century
In this learning unit, we will focus on 20th Century design, and the hegemony
of modernism. We will begin with a look at Bauhaus, one of the first institutions
in which students were taught how to design, rather than to become fine artists
or craftsmen. We will then consider the Art Nouveau and De Stijl movements.
No. of activities: 4
Time on task for activities: 7.5 hours
Learning Unit Objectives
On completion of this learning unit, you should be able to:






Discuss the theories underpinning modernist design in the
20th Century;
Describe the stylistic characteristics of the Art Nouveau
movement;
Discuss the influence of the Bauhaus on design education;
Describe the stylistic characteristics of the De Stijl
movement;
Discuss the theory of functionalism;
Analyse the dominance of modernism in 20th Century design.
As you work through this learning unit, you should collect visual
examples of each of the movements for your design
discipline.
Instructions:
3. Once you have found an image, click the Blogs link under
QUICK LINKS in the course menu to the left of the screen and
then open the Collection of images blog.
4. In a new entry:
f) Enter a suitable heading of your choice in the Title field;
g) Attach the images you have found that are appropriate
to your discipline;
h) Enter the link (URL) to each image;
i) Briefly describe each image that you attach;
j) Explain why you selected each image.
!
This blog can be updated as you work through the module
as it will serve as a repository of images for future
reference.
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Theme 1: Design and Modernity in the 20th Century


To what extent do you think modernist
design theories influenced the design of
the Moses Mahbida Stadium?
What
other
iconic
20th
Century
buildings are you aware of?
o
Which of them do you think were
inspired
by
modernist
design
theories? Why?
o
What does this suggest about the
influence
of
the
Modernist
th
movement in the 20 century?
South Africa has
its own treasure
of campus
buildings,
designed and
built in different
eras. Which of
these show
influences of
modernity?
Find out:
http://www.thes
outhafrican.com
/the-ten-mostspectacularuniversitycampuses-insouth-africa/
Theories of Modernist Design


How relevant do you think the theories of
Modernism are in today’s world? Why?
What influences of modernism can you
identify in today’s designs in your design
discipline?
What would a
modernist house
look like today?
Find out:
http://www.nyti
mes.com/interac
tive/2016/09/19/
tmagazine/pamel
a-shamshiridesignerschindlerhouse.html?_r=0
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

In what ways can the two phases of modernism (1914–1929
and the 1930s) be distinguished from each other?
What did moving away from historicism and decoration in
design during the modernism era entail?
 What key ideas influenced the transformation from
historicism to modernism in architecture?
 Which key figures influenced this transformation?
Which other theories had a major impact on design in the 20th
Century?
For what reasons was modernist theory integrated so liberally
into visual, material and spatial culture?


In what ways did this lead to the use of design as a tool for
social and political transformation?
To what extent did this increase the influence of
Modernist theory throughout the 20th Century?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:


Philosophy of Modernism
THEORY – MODERNISM
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 4 – Modernism
and design of the prescribed textbook.
Activity 5.1.1: The impact of modernism in the 20th Century
In this activity, you will further explore the impact of Modernism on Design as a
field of study.
Time on task: 2 hours
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The Art Nouveau Movement

What is the English meaning of the term: art
nouveau?
What do you suppose were the main
characteristics of the Art Nouveau
Movement?
What do you think was new about it?
Which social issues do you think this
movement tried to address?
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Did you know
that The Casa
Batlló, built in
1877, was
remodelled
during the Art
Nouveau
movement
during 1904–
1906?
Learn more:
https://www.
boundless.co
m/arthistory/textbo
oks/boundles
s-art-historytextbook/euro
pean-andamerican-artin-the-18thand-19thcenturies34/the-riseofmodernism219/artnouveau-78011040/)
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Why is the Art Nouveau Movement considered a
predecessor of Modernism?
What led to the advent of the Art Nouveau Movement?
On what ideals was the Art Nouveau Movement based?
What are the most common characteristics of the Art
Nouveau style?
What role did the Vienna Secession play in the promotion
of the Art Nouveau style?
Why was the popularity of the Art Nouveau movement so
short-lived?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:
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Art Nouveau
BBC Homes: Art nouveau (c.1880 to 1910)
You may also find this video useful:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4luPnObQYo
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 4 – Modernism
and design of the prescribed textbook.
Activity 5.1.2: The stylistic characteristics of the Art Nouveau Movement
In this activity, you will create a presentation, describing the stylistic
characteristics of the Art Nouveau Movement.
Time on Task: 2 hours
Theme 2: The Hegemony of Modernism
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
What do you think hegemony is?
To what extent do you think hegemony and modernism are
linked?
In your view, which modernist movement was the most
dominant? Why?
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Bauhaus

In your view, what do the products in the above images
provided have in common?
Which design movement do you think influenced each of
these products?
What do you think the word Bauhaus means in English?
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What is the Bauhaus?
How did the Bauhaus originate?
On what principles was the Bauhaus founded?
What major changes in philospohy did the Bauhaus
undergo?
In what ways is teaching of design approached at the
Bauhaus?
Who were the major contributors to the Bauhaus’ success?
Why was the Bauhaus so significant in shaping design
education?
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What major contributions to design came from the
Bauhaus?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:
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Bauhaus Design Movement
Bauhaus: Ninety Years of Inspiration
Quick History: The Bauhaus & Its Influence
Infographic: The Bauhaus Movement
You may also find the video below useful:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQa0BajKB4Q
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 4 – Modernism
and design of the prescribed textbook.
Activity 5.2.1: Principles and structure of Bauhaus’ design education
In this activity, you will discuss the influence of the Bauhaus on design
education.
Time on task: 2 hours
The De Stijl Movement
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How would you describe the style
represented in the above graphic?
In your view, what similarities are there
between this style and the Bauhaus
movement?
What other stylistic characteristics can you
identify in this graphic?
De Stijl is still
making
headlines
today. Find
out why:
http://www.n
ytimes.com/2
016/09/16/ar
ts/design/a101-year-oldartist-finallygets-her-dueat-the-
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whitney.html?
_r=0
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What were the stylistic characteristics of the De Stijl
movement?
What underlying principles governed the De Stijl
movement?
What important events shaped the views of the De Stijl
protagonists?
What are the major differences between De Stijl and
Bauhaus?
Why is there still evidence of De Stijl influence in
contemporary work of the Bauhaus?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:


De Stijl
'De Stijl’ movement: squares, lines... and barking like
dogs
You may also find the video below useful:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4eFB-VCIyI
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 4 –
Modernism and design of the prescribed textbook.
Activity 5.2.2: Stylistic characteristics of the De Stijl Movement
In this activity, you will find examples of designs with stylistic characteristics
of the De Stijl Movement.
Time on task: 1.5 hours
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The Theory of Functionalism
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What
is
your
understanding
of
functionalism?
What do you think the phrase “Form follows
function” means?
How relevant in
today’s world is
the idiom: Form
follows function?
Learn more
before you
decide:
http://www.nyti
mes.com/2009/0
6/01/arts/01ihtDESIGN1.html
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
What is the Theory of Functionalism?
In what areas of design was this theory successfully
applied?
In what ways did the Bauhaus encourage the theory of
functionalism?
Why was the theory of functionalism so difficult to apply to
the world of industrial design?
Why did modernist designers readily accept functionalist
theory?
To what extent does functionalism continue to influence
modernist design? Why?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:

Dieter Rams and the Relevance of Functionalism

Form Follows WHAT ?: The modernist notion of function as
a carte blanche
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 4 – Modernism
and design of the prescribed textbook.
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Learning Unit 6: Designing Identities
In this learning unit, we will examine the role of design in the creation of
identities for individuals, groups, institutions and countries, including the
promotion of countries through universal fairs in which products and
innovations made in a particular country, are showcased. We will focus on the
identities of Germany, USA, France, Britain and the Nordic region.
No. of activities: 2
Time on task for activities: 4.5 hours
Learning Unit Objectives
On completion of this learning unit, you should be able to:
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Describe the development of design as part of the construction
of visual identity;
Discuss the birth of national and corporate identity;
Describe the rise of the arts and crafts movement in response
to modernism and mechanisation;
Identify the stylistic characteristics of the arts and crafts
movement;
Discuss the rise of modern mass media and their role in the
creation of national identities;
Distinguish between style characteristics of visual design and
the origins of styles and movements.
As you work through this learning unit, you should collect visual
examples of how your design discipline contributes to national
identity.
Instructions:
5. Once you have found an image, click the Blogs link under
QUICK LINKS in the course menu to the left of the screen and
then open the Collection of images blog.
6. In a new entry:
k) Enter a suitable heading of your choice in the Title field;
l) Attach the images you have found that are appropriate
to your discipline;
m) Enter the link (URL) to each image;
n) Briefly describe each image that you attach;
o) Explain why you selected each image.
!
This blog can be updated as you work through the module
as it will serve as a repository of images for future
reference.
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Theme 1: Art and Industry
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What do you think the main difference is between art and
industry?
How co-dependent do you think art and industry are in
modern day design? Why?
In your view, to what extent does the relationship between art
and industry shape identity? Why?
Which specific arts and industries do you believe shape the
national identity of South Africa? Why?
Development of Design in the Construction of
National and Corporate Identity
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
What do you think visual identity refers to?
 How effectively do you think visual
identity is used to convey a message
in the cartoon provided?
What examples of visual identity can you
name in your specific field of specialisation
i.e. fashion, interior or graphic design?
How important
is identity in
business?
Find out:
http://davidam
erland.com/seo
-tips/1020reputationtourismsemanticsearch-andbranding.html
What were the first signs of design being used in industry?
What was the purpose of the use of design in industry?
What strategies were employed to link design to national and
corporate identity?
To what extent can these strategies be described as twofold?
Find some of the answers in this article on national branding.

In what ways did cultures in the early 20th Century reflect the
desire to establish their dominance?
To what extent were these cultures shaped by visual,
material and spatial cultures?
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What role did international design exhibitions play in
this development?
What was the significance of the 1851 Great Exhibition held
in London?
What agendas did different countries aim to fulfil at this
fair?
In what ways did other countries respond to the
precedent set by this fair?
-

Find some of the answers in the following resources:
-
World's fair
How the Paris World's Fair brought Art Nouveau to the Masses
in 1900
How World’s Fairs Have Shaped The History Of Architecture
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 5 – Designing
Identities of the prescribed textbook.
The Birth of National and Corporate Identity in
Germany
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
How familiar are you with Germany’s Audi
brand?
To what extent do you think Audi reflects
Germany’s national reputation? Why?
What do you think this suggests about the
impact of the goods a country produces on
its national identity?
Why do many
Germans
believe they
are the
“world’s best
tinkerers and
inventors”
and can
“make
something
out of
anything”?
Find out:
http://www.v
oxeurop.eu/e
n/content/arti
cle/757wheregermans-dare
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What did Germany’s strategic programme of design
reform, involve?
- What types of schools formed part of this strategy?
- What was the role of the Standing German Exhibition
Commission for German Industry within the Ministry
of Interior?
What was the main message in Germany’s presence at the
Paris Universal Exhibition of 1900?
- In what ways did the work of Bruno Paul and Bernhard
Pankok specifically promote this message?
Why was Germany so effective in its efforts to define
national identity by applying art to industry?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:
-
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
German Nationalism
German Art Movements of the Early 20th Century
What role did the German Werkbund play in the birth of
modern design?
To what extent did the Werkbund restore unity to national
identity and establish Germany in the international
marketplace through improved industrial manufacture?
What were the main focus areas of German design?
- In what ways did this impact on its national identity?
To what extent did the Werkbund’s design model, impact
design education and reform from the middle of the 20th
Century?
Find more of the answers in the following resources:
-
Deutscher Werkbund (1907-33)
German Modern standardization: Deutscher Werkbund
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 5 – Designing
Identities of the prescribed textbook.
The Birth of National and Corporate Identity in
Britain
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
When you think of Britain, what is the first image you that
comes to mind? Why?
How would you describe Britain’s national and corporate
identity?
In your view, which design is most representative of that
identity? Why?
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What major precedent did Britain set in 1851 in terms of
design?
In what ways did the birth of Britain’s national and corporate
identity come about?
What specific initiatives were used to create and
promote that identity?
Why did Britain fail to achieve a modern design movement
to promote itself as a nation?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:
-
Modernism: a concrete utopia
Internationalism and the Search for a National Identity:
Britain and the Great Exhibition of 1851
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 5 – Designing
Identities of the prescribed textbook.
The Birth of National and Corporate Identity in
France
Explore at the selection of images that illustrate various French
advertisements from the 1920s on this page.
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
What do you notice about the gender dominance in these
advertisements?
What does this suggest to you about French marketing?
What do you notice about the products that are being
advertised?
- Which items are household necessities and which are
luxury items?
 What does this suggest to you about the French
nation?
Why did France focus on traditional luxury trades instead of
modern democracy?
- In what ways did this influence the formation of its national
and corporate identity?
Why did France have a greater impact on popular taste than
Germany’s democratic mechanical ethos?
Why were the exhibitions of 1889 and 1900 such crucial
opportunities for France to showcase its wares to the rest of
the world?
- To what extent was it successful?
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For what reason were female consumers targeted directly in
these exhibitions?
- Which was the first country to target female consumers?
- What was the effect of this on the consumer market?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:
-
The Expositions Universelles in Nineteenth Century Paris
REVOLUTION: THE PARIS EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE, 1889
Innovation and the Exotic – Pictures from the Paris
Exhibition of 1889
American Experience: The Paris Exposition
You may also find the video below useful:
-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9BsHPqasak
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 5 – Designing
Identities of the prescribed textbook.
The Birth of National and Corporate Identity in the
USA
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
What phrases or ideas do you associate with the USA? Why?
- What iconic designs do you think could have contributed
to these associations?
 In your view, to what extent have those designs
impacted the USA’s national and corporate identity?
Why?
What is meant by the USA’s eclectic national
identity?
What was the significance of the 1853 New
York Exhibition?
- What iconic American items were first
introduced at that exhibition?
What was the main focus of the 1876
Centennial Exhibition?
- To what extent did this event contribute to
the “American way”?
In what ways did the Columbian Exhibition
in 1893 mark the birth of “Colonial Revival”
as the USA’s national style?
- Did that style align more with that of
Germany or France? Why?
What impact did the Werkbund’s travelling
exhibition in 1912, have on the USA?
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about the
Centennial
fairs:
http://www.p
hillymag.com
/news/2016/0
5/10/centenni
al-exhibitionhistory/
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What USA issue did the exhibition
address?
What USA movements in material culture
emerged, based on a modern, technologically
enabled lifestyle free of European traditions?
-

Find some of the answers in the following
resources:
-
-
The Crystal Palace, America’s first World’s
Fair and bizarre treasury of the 19th
century
Then & Now: The 1876 Centennial
Exposition
The Legacy of the Fair
Colonial Revival Style — 1880 to 1960
You may also find the video below useful:
-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE7E
TCuE5aM
NOTE: This video is 10 minutes long.
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 5 – Designing
Identities of the prescribed textbook.
The Birth of National and Corporate Identity in the
Nordic Countries
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What characteristics are most common to the designs in
the graphics on this web page?
Which national identity do you think inspired these
designs?
What do the designs suggest to you about the national
identity of the country in which they were produced?
What official intervention led to the formation of national
identities for the Nordic countries?
In what ways did knowledge of German design reform,
reach and impact Sweden’s design movement?
What role did the Swedish Society play in bringing fine
artists and manufacturers together?
- What important relationships were formed as a direct
result of this scheme?
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What was the symbolic importance of these relationships
for Swedish design?
Find some of the answers in this article on the story of Scandinavian
design.
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In what ways did the Swedish and Finnish approaches to
design differ from that of the Germans?
What influences inspired Finland’s national identity at the
time?
In what ways did Gesellius, Lindgren and Saarinen use the
Paris 1900 Universal Exhibition to demonstrate their
national identity?
To what extent did Denmark’s approach differ from Sweden
and Finland?
In what ways was the Nordic Industrial Exhibition an
attempt to rival events in Paris and London?
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
Find some of the answers in this resource describing Scandinavian
modernism in greater detail.
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 5 – Designing
Identities of the prescribed textbook.
The Arts and Crafts Movement
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
What do you think the Arts and Crafts Movement involved?
Why do you think the Art and Crafts Movement came about?
In your view, to what extent did developments in design,
impact this movement – and vice versa? Why?

What are the predominant stylistic characteristics of the
Arts and Crafts Movement?
Why is the Arts and Crafts movement considered to be a
response to modernism and mechanisation?
Why did Britain become known as the home of the Arts and
Crafts Movement by the end of 19th Century?
Why did the Arts and Crafts Movement not last for long in
Britain despite the association of the movement with
“Britishness”?
What role did the Arts and Crafts Movement play in the
formation of the Werkbund?
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
Find some of the answers in the following resources:
-
Style Guide: Arts & Crafts
The Arts and Crafts Movement
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You may also find the videos below useful:
-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBq73yxha0o&index
=2&list=PLhQpDGfX5e7CJ87BDeuTdXTpxl0YM2Tdb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYjNO2Y4m6c
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 5 – Designing
Identities of the prescribed textbook.
Activity 6.1.1: The role of design in shaping national identities
The identities of countries are often linked to the goods and/ or services they
provide, e.g. cars, foods, clothes, beauty products, etc.
In this activity, you will create an infographic describing the products that define
South Africa’s national identity.
Time on task: 2 hours
Theme 2: Corporate Culture and the State
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
What is your understanding of corporate
culture?
o What do you think the predominant
corporate culture is in South Africa?
What role do you think design plays in
developing a corporate culture in South
Africa?
In what ways do you think corporate culture
contributes to South Africa’s national
identity?
In your view, to what extent does the state
impact corporate culture in South Africa?
Why?
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video for
examples of
advertising
campaigns.
https://www.
youtube.com/
watch?v=ICa
FMkt1Jk4
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The Rise of Modern Mass Media
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How big a role do you think mass media
played in the Holocaust?
In what ways do you think Adolf Hitler used
mass media to shape national identity?
What does Hitler’s success suggest to you
about the power of mass media in shaping
national identities?
How big an
impact can
mass media
have?
Find out:
https://www.
cliffsnotes.co
m/studyguides/sociolo
gy/contempor
ary-massmedia/therole-andinfluence-ofmass-media
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Which two factors influenced nationalism between World
Wars I and II?
In what ways did modern mass media arise?
To what extent did new technologies enable nations to create
identities?
What contributions did commercial design make to the
establishment of cultural and trading national identities?
In what ways is design related to the everyday commercial
aspect of industries and consumers?
What demeanours did these two faces of design take on?
What is the difference between the two design styles:
Modernist and Modernistic?
How did these styles develop?
What role did national exhibitions play in showcasing design?
Find some of the answers in this article on mass media and in the
video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_IjG_jidcU
NOTE: This video is 7 minutes long.
Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 5 – Designing
Identities of the prescribed textbook.
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Reactions Against Modernism
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To what extent did the Paris International Exhibition of
Decorative Arts in 1925 portray France’s image as
dependent on its luxury manufacturers and strong retail
culture?
 In what ways did the leading designers, showcase France’s
interest in exoticism?
 Why was the term “industriels” not really appropriate for
this event?
 How did this fair serve as a reaction against modernism?
 Why was Paris characterised as a centre for women’s
luxury shopping – the home of haute couture - at this
event?
 To what extent did this promote Paris as a centre for
modernity and as being “in advance of other nations”?
In what ways did Art Deco emerge as a softer modern idiom
to pure modernism in the 1930s?
 Where was the popularity of this movement most visible?
Why was the USA’s design movement described as a
negotiation with the marketplace rather than a presentation
of a set of philosophies?
Why could Britain be considered ambivalent to Modernism?
Find some of the answers in this article on the history of Art Deco.
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
To what extent did the expansion of Modernism through
exhibitions threaten the distinctive characteristics of
nations?
In what ways did different nations approach this balancing
act?
How did this lead to the emergence of Devestil in
Czechoslovakia?
 What were the key characteristics of the Devestil?
 Why was Devetsil so potent despite never entering the
world of mass production?
Find some of the answers in the following resources:


Devětsil - Prague’s forgotten movement
Design, 1925–50
You may also find the video below useful:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amVvYPU4Gw8
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Find the rest of the answers in Part One: Chapter 5 – Designing
Identities of the prescribed textbook.
The Rise of Corporate Design
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
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To what extent do you think corporate and national
identities are interconnected?
Which corporate organisations /consumer goods can you
associate with South Africa’s national identity?
In what ways do you think design enabled this association?
What contributed most to the USA’s growing relationship with
marketing?
- Which individuals played a key role in this?
- In what ways were the marketing practices aimed at
women?
To what extent were the USA’s future and national identity
linked to the fortunes of manufacturing industries and large
corporations of the 1930s?
- What made this development most apparent at the 1939
New York World Fair?
 What products became representative of the USA as
a result?
 What idiom was used on all the USA’s exhibits to create
a futuristic tone in line with the title of the fair?
 How did this fair and its theme help to create “the
American way of life”?
 In what aspect did Britain fall short of the Americans
at this fair?
o What
major
difference
characterised
their
exhibitions?
o What did this indicate about the identity of the
representative nation?
o What traditions and themes did Britain call on
when it participated in exhibitions?
Which two nations successfully used design in their
exhibitions to represent their nationality?
- In each case, what specific ethos and products were
represented?
What contributed to the USA’s advances in integrating design
into its private corporations by 1939?
- Where else in the world was corporate design becoming
visible at the time?
 What examples illustrate this?
Find the answers in Part One: Chapter 5 – Designing Identities
of the prescribed textbook.
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Activity 6.2.1: The consultant designer
In this activity, you will create a presentation on “Shaping National and
Corporate Identities through Design”.
Time on task: 2.5 hours
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Learning Unit 7: Presenting Modernist Movements
In this learning unit, we will review key aspects of the previous learning units to
form a global overview of 20th Century Design and the Modernism Movement.
This should serve as sound preparation for your final project for this module.
No. of activities: 1
Time on task for activities: 4 hours
Learning Unit Objectives
On completion of this learning unit, you should be able to:

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Identify designs or designers influenced by the modernist
movements;
Analyse the stylistic characteristics of various modernist
movements;
Describe the ideals that underpin various modernist
movements.

Review Part One: Chapters 1-5 to refresh your memory on
important details pertaining to the Modernist Movement.

Read Part Two: Chapter 6 – Consuming Postmodernity of
the prescribed textbook.
As you work through this learning unit, you should collect images
of examples from your design discipline.
Instructions:
7. Once you have found an image, click the Blogs link under
QUICK LINKS in the course menu to the left of the screen
and then open the Collection of images blog.
8. In a new entry:
p) Enter a suitable heading of your choice in the Title field;
q) Attach the images you have found that are appropriate
to your discipline;
r) Enter the link (URL) to each image;
s) Briefly describe each image that you attach;
t) Explain why you selected each image.
!
This blog can be updated as you work through the module
as it will serve as a repository of images for future
reference.
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Theme 1: The Modernist Movements in Detail

Which one of the design movements you have studied so far
would you most like to learn more about? Why?
In your view, which design movement had the biggest
impact on the Modernist Movement? Why?
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Art Nouveau
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To what extent would you agree that the movie poster shown
alongside, is typical of the Art Nouveau era? Why?
What other elements would you suggest also belong to this
movement?
What ideals do you think were the foundation of Art Nouveau
design?
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Which specific ideals underpin the Art Nouveau movement?
Which designs/designers were most influenced by the
ideals of Art Nouveau movement?
Why was the popularity of the Art Nouveau movement so
short-lived?
What was the importance of the Art Nouveau movement,
despite its relatively brief lifespan?
Why is the Art Nouveau movement considered a
predecessor of Modernism?
Find some of the answers in the video below:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaIwdAErlKc
Art Deco
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Which elements in the images on this web page would you
suggest are most representative of Art Deco?
- How many of them do you think still occur in modern-day
design?
- On which ideals do you think those elements were based?
In your view, what is the main difference between Art Deco
and Art Nouveau?
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What are the key stylistic characteristics of the Art Deco
movement?
- Which specific ideals underpin those characteristics?
Which designs/designers were influenced most by the Art
Deco movement?
What are the main differences between the Art Deco and the
Art Nouveau movements?
Watch the video below for an overview of the Art Deco movement:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amVvYPU4Gw8
Bauhaus
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What would you suggest most distinguishes Bauhaus from
Art Deco?
Which ideals do you think contributed most to the Bauhaus
movement? Why?
What are the predominant stylistic characteristics of the
Bauhaus movement?
Which other designs / designers were influenced most by the
Bauhaus movement?
Which ideals underpin the Bauhaus movement?
Why is a strong De Stijl influence visible in the work of the
Bauhaus?
Find some of the answers in the following video:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQa0BajKB4Q
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De Stijl
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What similarities between the Bauhaus and the De Stijl
movements can you recall?
In your view, where is the influence of the De Stijl movement
most prevalent today? Why?
To what extent do you think the ideals of the time impacted
the emergence of the De Stijl movement? Why?
Which stylistic characteristics most distinguish the De Stijl
movement from the Bauhaus movement?
What other designs/designers were most influenced by the
De Stijl movement?
Which ideals underpinned the De Stijl movement?
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Find some of the answers in the video below highlighting aspects
of the De Stijl movement:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4eFB-VCIyI
Arts and Crafts
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To what extent do you think arts and crafts are prominent
today? Why?
In what ways do you think the Arts and Crafts Movement
contributed to modern day design?
Which stylistic characteristics distinguish the Arts and
Crafts Movement from other design movements?
What designs/designers were most influenced by the Arts
and Crafts Movement?
Which principles underpin the Arts and Crafts Movement?
To what extent can it be said that the Arts and Crafts Movement
was a reaction against modernism and mechanisation?
Why?
What role did the Arts and Crafts Movement play in the
formation of the Werkbund?
Find some of the answers in the following video:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBq73yxha0o&index=2&
list=PLhQpDGfX5e7CJ87BDeuTdXTpxl0YM2Tdb
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Activity 7.1.1: The development of the Modernist Movement during the
20th Century
In this activity, you will create a timeline summarising the development of the
Modernist Movement during the 20th Century.
Time on task: 2 hours
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Intellectual Property
Plagiarism is any use of the words, ideas or images of another person without
acknowledging the source using the required conventions. Below is a description of
plagiarism and referencing. Please make sure that you are familiar with this information
before attempting your assignment.
Introduction to Referencing and Plagiarism
What is ‘Plagiarism’?
‘Plagiarism’ is the act of taking someone’s words or ideas and presenting them as your
own.
What is ‘Referencing’?
‘Referencing’ is the act of referring to or consulting. A ‘reference’ is a publication or
passage from a publication that is referred to.
Referencing is the acknowledgment of any work that is not your own, but is used by
you in an academic document. It is simply a way of giving credit to and acknowledging
the ideas and words of others.
When writing assignments, students are required to acknowledge the work, words or
ideas of others, through the technique of referencing. Referencing occurs in the text at
the place where the work of others is being cited, and at the end of the document, in
the bibliography.
Cumming (2007) describes the bibliography as a list of all the work (published and
unpublished) that a writer has read in the course of preparing a piece of writing. This
includes items that are not directly cited in the work.
A reference is required when you:
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Quote directly: when you use the exact words as they appear in the source;
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Copy directly: when you copy data, figures, tables, images, music, videos or
frameworks;
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Summarise: when you write a short account of what is in the source;
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Paraphrase: when you state the work, words and ideas of someone else in your
own words.
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It is standard practice in the academic world to recognise and respect the ownership
of ideas through good referencing techniques. However, there are other reasons why
referencing is useful.
Good Reasons for Referencing
It is good academic practice to reference because:
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It enhances the quality of your writing;
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It demonstrates the scope, depth and breadth of your research;
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It gives structure and strength to the aims of your article or paper;
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It endorses your arguments;
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It allows readers to access source documents relating to your work, quickly and
easily (Neville, 2007, p.7).
Sources
The following would count as ‘sources’:
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Books,
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Chapters from books,
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Encyclopaedia,
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Articles,
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Journals,
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Magazines,
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Periodicals,
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Newspaper articles,
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Items from the Internet (images, videos, etc.),
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Pictures,
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Unpublished notes, articles, papers, books, manuscripts, dissertations, theses,
etc.,
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Diagrams,
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Videos,
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Films,
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Music,
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Works of fiction (novels, short stories or poetry).
What You Need to Document from the Hard Copy Source You are Using
(Not every detail will be applicable in every case. However, the following lists provide
a guide to what information is needed.)
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You need to acknowledge:
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The words or work of the author(s),
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The author(s)’s or editor(s)’s full names,
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If your source is a group/ organisation/ body, you need all the details,
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Name of the journal, periodical, magazine, book, etc.,
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Edition,
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Publisher’s name,
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Place of publication (i.e. the city of publication),
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Year of publication,
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Volume number,
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Issue number,
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Page numbers.
What You Need to Document if you are Citing Electronic Sources
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Author(s)’s/ editor(s)’s name,
Title of the page,
Title of the site,
Copyright date, or the date that the page was last updated,
Full Internet address of page(s),
Date you accessed/ viewed the source,
Any other relevant information pertaining to the web page or website.
Referencing Systems
There are a number of referencing systems in use and each has its own consistent
rules. While these may differ from system-to-system, the referencing system followed
needs to be used consistently, throughout the text. Different referencing systems
cannot be mixed in the same piece of work.
A detailed guide to referencing, entitled Referencing and Plagiarism Guide is available
from your library. Please refer to it if you require further assistance.
When is Referencing Not Necessary?
This is a difficult question to answer – usually when something is ‘common knowledge’.
However, it is not always clear what ‘common knowledge’ is.
Examples of ‘common knowledge’ are:
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Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990;
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The world’s largest diamond was found in South Africa;
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South Africa is divided into nine (9) provinces;
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The lion is also known as ‘The King of the Jungle’.
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𝐸 = 𝑚𝑐 2
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Jan Van Riebeeck was the first person to settle in the Southern Cape.
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Usually, all of the above examples would not be referenced. The equation 𝐸 = 𝑚𝑐 2 is
Einstein’s famous equation for calculations of total energy and has become so familiar
that it is not referenced to Einstein.
Sometimes what we think is ‘common knowledge’, is not. E.g. the above statement
about Van Riebeeck is only partly true – he was the first European to settle in the Cape.
It was, however, not an ‘uninhabited’ area when he got there. The Khoisan, the original
inhabitants of the Cape, had been living in the area for some time. It is not entirely
accurate then to claim that Van Riebeeck was the first inhabitant. (Crampton, 2004,
p.57)
It is thus generally safer to always check your facts and try to find a reputable source
for your claim.
Important Plagiarism Reminders
The IIE respects the intellectual property of other people and requires its students to
be familiar with the necessary referencing conventions. Please ensure that you seek
assistance in this regard before submitting work if you are uncertain.
If you fail to acknowledge the work or ideas of others or do so inadequately this will be
handled in terms of the Plagiarism Policy (available in the library) and/ or the Student
Code of Conduct – dependent on whether or not plagiarism and/ or cheating (passing
off the work of other people as your own by copying the work of other students or
copying off the Internet or from another source) is suspected.
This campus offers individual and group training on referencing conventions – please
speak to your librarian or ADC/ Campus Co-Navigator in this regard.
Reiteration of the Declaration you have signed:
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I have been informed about the seriousness of acts of plagiarism.
I understand what plagiarism is.
I am aware that The Independent Institute of Education (IIE) has a policy
regarding plagiarism and that it does not accept acts of plagiarism.
I am aware that the Plagiarism Policy and the Student Code of Conduct prescribe
the consequences of plagiarism.
I am aware that referencing guides are available in my student handbook or
equivalent and in the library and that following them is a requirement for
successful completion of my programme.
I am aware that should I require support or assistance in using referencing guides
to avoid plagiarism I may speak to the lecturers, the librarian or the campus ADC/
Campus Co-Navigator.
I am aware of the consequences of plagiarism.
Please ask for assistance prior to submitting work if you are at all unsure.
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