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  • General

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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.

    • 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.



  • Design & Creative Theory - Overview



    duration DURATION

    		 8 Weeks

    total learning hours TOTAL LEARNING HOURS

    		 100 hours

    languages LANGUAGES

    		 English
    Portuguese
    Spanish
     temasLEARNING 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.
     credit value icon 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

    languages ASSESSMENT

    		 100% Written report on a locally specific design-related context within the student’s city/region
     unit level icon 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


    • Design & Creative Theory - Lesson 1 (Demo)