Design Theory

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The methodological choices conducive to the fulfillment of the program of the course will focus on two key educational components:
– Oral presentation oriented to the estimated contents;
– Study and reflection, under the guidance of the teacher.
EVALUATION METHODS
The evaluation on the curricular unit will, at the option of the student, of the following modalities:
– Continuous evaluation;
– Exam.
The evaluation in those modalities will obey criteria that will be explained in the statements and/or oyher elements presented, according to the following components and weights:
CONTINUOUS EVALUATION
– Participation – weight of 20% in the overall evaluation;
– Work (in group): weight of 30% in the overall evaluation;
– Test – weight of 50% in the overall evaluation.
EXAM
– The syllabus domain – weight of 70% in the overall evaluation of the exam;
– Ability to express ideas – weight of 30% in the overall evaluation of the exam.

3.1 To know and understand the evolution of design and its theoretical correlations.
3.2 To consider the design role within different interdisciplinary relationships and dynamics.
3.3 To interpret the design according to conceptual, communicational and cultural plans.
3.4 To acquire knowledge and develop skills of analysis and reflection on the theoretical framework of design.

4.2 Design
4.1.1 Design significance and definitions
4.1.2 Design conceptualization and domains / variants
4.1.3 Design essencial principles
4.2 Design and (inter)disciplinarity
4.2.1 Design, art, and technology
4.2.2 Speeches, morphologies and poetics
4.2.3 Cultur and globalization
4.3 Design and complexity
4.3.1 Globalization and design
4.3.2 Design, evolution and dialectics
4.3.3 Change and design management
4.4 Project theory in design
4.4.1 Project, design and intention
4.4.2 Project methodology(ies)
4.4.3 Research in design

• - The syllabus domain - 70.0%
• - Ability to express ideas - 30.0%

• - Test - 50.0%
• - Participation - 20.0%
• - Work (in group) - 30.0%

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