History of Design II

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. analyse the parameters that influence the ancient and contemporary designs; 2. discuss the history of Design in Nigeria citing examples from the different specialisations of Industrial Design; and 3. discuss the role of art and design in technology and in nation building.

History of Design II explores more studies on design for today: Precepts of Modern Design, Research and Development, Industrial Design, Design and Technology. General survey of West African Design. The growth of Nigerian contemporary design, proponents, techniques, and styles as well as their social and political significance. The role of art and design in technology and in nation building. The history of design in Nigeria will be studied, with examples cited from the different specialisations of Industrial Design; such as surface and structured decorations in Nigerian design history with references to ceramics, textiles, graphics, fashion design, glass, metal work, and Jewellery IDD205: Introduction to Graphics and Communication Design (2Units C: PH 90) Learning Outcomes: 1. explore the interaction of text, sound, still pictures, motion pictures, and animated pictures; 2. demonstrate current trends about animation; 3. organise verbal and non-verbal elements of design; 4. apply theoretical principle of design in their design assignments; 5. explore the characteristics and features of multimedia system; 6. discuss the challenges of multimedia system; and 7. present the applications of multimedia system. Course Contents Practical exploration of language and grammar of design at both two- and three-dimensional levels; Basic topography, layout rendering, the organization of verbal and non-verbal elements of design, theoretical design principle. Introduction to the theories of computer-controlled integration of graphics, drawings, still and moving images, animation, audio and other media. Learning about animation with exposure to current trends. Introduction to multimedia system with emphasis on the characteristics, challenges, features, components and applications.