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Design studies Task 6 - Contemporary Design study (15%) Task 6 - Contemporary Design study (15%) Written task involving a study of contemporary design including analysis, issues and career opportunities Performance criteria: Upon successful completion of this learning outcome, students will be able to: · communicate an understanding issues affecting contemporary design · analyse and interpret examples of contemporary design · apply a relevant design vocabulary to analytical tasks · acknowledge design sources using appropriate formats · recognise a range of design professions · identify career opportunities within the design fields Task focus: Developing an understanding of aspects of contemporary Design Getting started: - Review the background information about Jam Factory Craft & Design and here - Investigate the range of design works available at the Jam Factory Autumn range Jam Collection Jam shop · Select 2 Design works to analyse & interpret – print images and make sketches · Complete the Design analysis worksheet for each work · Research additional information about each designer, their work and influences (if available) · Produce an annotated illustration for your 2 key works. Answer the following: Explain your impressions of Jam Factory contemporary design. What kinds of contemporary design are available? (150-200 words) Analyse and interpret 2 examples of contemporary design. Include brief comments about the influences on the design. (2 x 250 words) Choose 1 of the design professions & explain some of the skills and activities involved in this career. (150-200 words) eg furniture designer, ceramic designer Presenting your work On A4 paper. (800-900 words) Include reference list in appropriate format and your worksheets. Resources Design careers and here Due date: Friday 21st August, 3.30 pm Design analysis worksheet Describe the product (Designer, date) What is the function of the product? (What is it used for?) Is it aesthetically pleasing? Why/why not? What Design elements and/or principles has the designer used? How could these factors affect the design process… Ergonomics, Sustainability, Economics? What influences on this design may be relevant? Cultural, Historical, Environmental Is it a successful design? Why/why not? Why is this a ‘contemporary’ Design? Your thoughts….what else is interesting or relevant about this design work? Writing about design Description – what is it?...what do you see when you look at it? This design work is ... a poster, a book cover, a logo, an architectural drawing, a concept drawing When and where was the design made? this design is composed of....drawing, photographic images, collaged elements, the design features......a central image, strong geometric shapes, recycled fabrics other descriptive words (adjectives)..... colourful, delicate, striking, bold, detailed, ornate, curving, Analysis – how has the designer made it? how do the different parts work? the main focal point is.... the key image is.... the designer has used, ... combined, ...incorporated the design has.....bright colours, fine detail, large shapes, crisp lines, a sense of unity, strong horizontal lines the design is ........asymmetrically balanced …. sleek & streamlined …features a clever use of materials ....is balanced by.... ... contrasts with ...... a sense of space is created by...... try to include comments about relevant design principles….balance, contrast, harmony, repetition, rhythm, proportion, emphasis Interpretation – what was the designer’s idea in making the work? what is it about? the designer was interested in.... has conveyed the idea of....... the theme of this work is.... the main image represents...... the designer was influenced by....... the mood of this design work is...... a sense of rhythm is created by the repetition of...... the contrasting colours communicate the idea of ……. Include comments by the designer and/or design critics the designer said that…… design critic X believes that this work is…… Personal response – what do you think? does this design ‘work’? this poster clearly communicates the theme of..... the bright colours and bold shapes have been used effectively to..... the design is well-balanced it is a strong image the design has a sense of space and calm the design is practical as well as visually pleasing I think this design works well due to the balance between...... the designer has successfully used.... it is an effective design because ..... I like this design because of ........ Remenber to include references. Try to write your own ideas rather than paraphrase information from other sources