Tasks Due Today
- Complete the Student Survey
- Introduce yourself in a comment on the Discussion: Introductions post
- Join & Favorite this OpenLab Course for easy access.
This Week’s Topics
- Freewriting – The Art of Noticing
- Welcome & Introduction: Why Theory?
- Course Materials Overview
- Course Tools Set up
- Assignment: Reading Response 1
- Week 1 Agenda Checklist
Activities
Below find the information covered in this session. Complete all of the following activities, videos, and assignments.
1. Freewriting – The Art of Noticing (10 min)
Reading from the book “The Art of Noticing” Rob Walker
Prompt: In your language of choice, write continuously in your notebook for 5 minutes about what you noticed on your way to class school today. Don’t edit, or correct, don’t stop, just write.
2. Welcome & Introduction Discussion (30 Minutes)
In-class introductions:
- What is your preferred name? What kinds of things do you pay attention to or notice?
For anyone trying to discern what to do w/their life:
PAY ATTENTION
TO WHAT
YOU PAY ATTENTION TO.
That’s pretty much all the info u need.
Amy Krouse Rosenthal
What is Communication Design Theory?
Watch the Introduction video below to learn more about the goals and expectations for the semester.
Why Theory?
Together, let’s read the “Why Theory” from Graphic Design Theory: Readings From the Field, Armstrong, Helen, Princeton Architectural Press, 2009. Navigate to page 6.
Highlight/circle the words you may be unfamiliar with and important phrases that stand out to you. Write down your own definition of Design Theory and why it could be important to you as a design student.
Let’s read and annotate the first page together in class.
Break into groups and discuss with your classmates.
Report back.
2. Course Materials Overview (10 Minutes)
Please review the following sections of this site and familiarize yourself with the following course materials:
- Syllabus
- Grading Policy & Learning Plan
- Course Activities
- Student Posts
- Help
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) tasks below before starting your Reading Response Assignment.
> Setup Hypothesis
Follow the instructions in the tutorial Using Hypothesis to become familiar with the tool.
- Create a Hypothesis account
- Download and install the Hypothesis extension
- Join our Hypothesis group
- Learn about Close Reading and Annotation Types
> Setup your Writing Portfolio
Follow the instructions to set up your Writing Portfolio
> Review OpenLab Commenting
Review the instructions for commenting on a post
- OpenLab Help> Commenting
- Add a comment to the COMD Theory Playlist with at least 1 track
- If you haven’t already, please introduce yourself in a comment on the Discussion: Introductions post before next class
4. Assignment: Reading Response 1 (1.5 hours)
Follow these assignment guidelines: Reading Response 1
DUE Wednesday 11:59pm before the next class
Resources
- How to Join a Course
- Signing up on the OpenLab *If you don’t have an OpenLab account
- Using Hypothesis
- Writing Portfolio
- Commenting
- Assignment: Reading Response 1
Week 1 Agenda Checklist
Below are all of the tasks, big and small, for this week. The deadline is next Wednesday 11:59pm before our next class meeting. Timely completion of these tasks will contribute to your success in this course.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.
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