- Complete the Student Survey
- Introduce yourself in a comment on the Discussion: Introductions
- Join & Favorite this OpenLab Course for easy access.
This Week’s Topics
- Welcome & Introduction:
- What is theory? Why do we need it
- Course Materials Overview
- Course Tools Setup
- Assignment: Reading Response 1
- Week 1 Agenda Checklist
At the end of this session, students should have an understanding of the following:
- What Communication Design Theory is and why it can be an essential part of your design practice
Why Theory? - An overview of the course materials including, syllabus, grading policy, communications, and general expectations for successful completion of the coursework
- The tools used in this course
- The guidelines and due date for the first assignment: Reading Response 1
Activities
Below find the information covered in this session. Complete all of the following activities, videos, and assignments.
1. Welcome & Introduction (10 Minutes)
Welcome to communication design theory. This course was written specifically for COMD’s BFA program.
I’m your professor Patricia Childers. I also teach a foundations class, graphic design principles 2. I have taught typography, and have a letterpress workshop in Italy each summer, and I write and advise graduate thesis students. I’ve worked as a creative director in several design studios and institutions, I know practice in my firm, P Childers Design. We design books, and identity. I look forward to learning more about your work your influences on your ideas this semester as we delve into communication design theory.
Let’s introduce ourselves
Learn more about the goals and expectations for the semester.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uwL0AjuZ2U
2. Course Materials Overview (10 Minutes)
Please review the Course Info section of this site and familiarize yourself with the following course materials:
3. Course Tools Set up (30 – 60 Minutes)
We will be using multiple tools and methods to facilitate the process of reading, writing, collaborating, and presenting. Each of the links below will give you step-by-step instructions on how to get set up with the following tools.
Complete the (3) exercises below before starting your Reading Response Assignment – DUE 2/7 by 6 pm
a. Setup Hypothesis
Follow the instructions in the tutorial Using Hypothesis to become familiar with the tool.
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- Create a Hypothesis account
- Download and install the Hypothesis extension
- Join our Hypothesis group
- Learn about Close Reading and Annotation Types
b. Setup your Research Journal
Follow the instructions on the Research Journal page to get started with your journal.
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- Create a new Google Doc for your Research Journal
- Format the Doc for ease of use
c. Review OpenLab Posting and Commenting
Review the instructions for posting and commenting.
4. Assignment: Reading Response 1 (2+ Hours)
Follow these assignment guidelines:
Reading Response 1 – DUE 2/7 by 6 pm
You will be reading and annotating the text Armstrong, Helen. Graphic Design Theory: Readings From the Field, Princeton Architectural Press, 2009. Pages 9-15 with your classmates in our Hypothesis group. After annotating the text, create a rough draft of your response in your Research Journal. Your response should be about 200 words and checked for spelling and grammar errors. Lastly, create a new post on this site or edit the draft if you created above. Publish your finished response.
Resources
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- Welcome!
- How to Join a Course
- Signing up on the OpenLab *If you don’t have an OpenLab account
- Using Hypothesis
- Research Journal
- Posting & Commenting
- Assignment: Reading Response 1
- Reading Response (Example) post
Week 1 Agenda Checklist
Below are all of the tasks, big and small, for this week. The deadline is Wednesday, February 7th, 6 pm to allow time for review before the next agenda is posted.
Successful and timely completion of these tasks will contribute to your grade.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out: pchilders@citytech.cuny.edu
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