GDES-270 spring 2021 / David Ramos, American University Design

Design for
Understanding

Lester Beall, Rural Electrification Administration, 1937 (MoMA) ¶ J. Hirt, Works Progress Administration Federal Art Project, 1936 –1939 (LOC).

Jan 19 Week 01

Course intro

Start Intro project

Jan 26 Week 02

Learning from nature

Feb 2 Week 03

Color

Final Intro project / Start Point–line–plane

Feb 9 Week 04

Typography

Final for Point–line–plane / Start visual translation

Feb 16 Week 05

Typography exercise

Feb 23 Week 06

Small group critiques

Mar 1 Week 07

Responsible design / Usability

Final Visual translation / Start Information

Mar 8 Week 08

Wellness Week

Mar 15 Week 09

Type + image

Mar 22 Week 10

Posters

Mar 29 Week 11

Visual–verbal exercise

Final for Information / Start Poster

April 5 Week 12

Sustainable design

April 12 Week 13

Data visualization (and climate)

April 19 Week 14

Last class

Semifinal critique for Poster

May 4

Exam period

All work due