LSDM Shortcourse Design and Creative Theory - Demo

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  Design & Creative Theory

  Shortcourse

  
  

  This course presents an overview of the discipline of design in terms of theory, history and practice. It discusses a wide range of fundamental concepts and philosophies that are related to the field and examines design’s impact on contemporary culture, society, and identity.

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    Flexible Learning

    Interactive contents available in 3 languages: English, Portuguese and Spanish. Study anytime, anywhere at your own style and rythm. 

    Easy to use Learning Environment

    Clean structure, offering resources and activities, where you can learn and apply new knowledge.

    Tutor Centre Support

    Our Tutor Centre is always available to support your learning, clarify your doubts and discuss your ideas.

    Certificate & Badge

    By successfully completing the course assessment you will receive your Badge and Certificate.

    
    
    
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  Design & Creative Theory - Overview

  
  
  

  DURATION	8 Weeks
  TOTAL LEARNING HOURS	100 hours
  LANGUAGES	English Portuguese Spanish
  LEARNING OUTCOMES	On satisfactory completion of the course, you will be able to:  Explain the relevance of theory to the practice of design.  Interpret and position design objects, environments, processes, and systems through historical and semantic contextualisation.  Reflect on your own understanding of design and creativity theories in light of the learnings attained from this unit.
  TOPICS	Lesson 1 - Introduction to Design — Perspectives and Outlooks Lesson 2 - A Brief History of Design Lesson 3 - Categories of Design Lesson 4 - Design and Craft Lesson 5 - Design as Strategy Lesson 6 - Interpretations of ‘Value’ and its relationship with Design Lesson 7 - Dilemmas Facing Contemporary Design Practice Lesson 8 - Assessment week
  ASSESSMENT	100% Written report on a locally specific design-related context within the student’s city/region
  HOW TO WIN THE BADGE & CERTIFICATE	Complete all course tasks Finish the unit with a grade > 40% Get the LSDM Badge and Certificate by completing entire course

  
  
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  Design & Creative Theory - Lesson 1 (Demo)

  • Select activity LESSON 1: Introduction to Design — Perspectives and Outlooks [EN]

    

    LESSON 1: Introduction to Design — Perspectives and Outlooks [EN] SCORM package
  • Select activity LIÇÃO 1: Introdução ao Design - Perspetivas [PT]

    

    LIÇÃO 1: Introdução ao Design - Perspetivas [PT] SCORM package
  • Select activity LECCIÓN 1: Introducción al diseño - Perspectivas [ES]

    

    LECCIÓN 1: Introducción al diseño - Perspectivas [ES] SCORM package