DESN-110 Foundation Design History Spring Semester 2018 Writing Assignment #1: (Opinion Paper) “Design in Cultures and Societies” Critique of a Research Designed Object or Space (1000‐1250 Words) Due Date: Sunday. March 25, 2017 (Uploaded to Beachboard Dropbox) Project Value: 15% of Final Grade Description: This is an assignment to practice analyzing and evaluating historical products or spaces. It will be used to assess the student’s writing and critical thinking skills. Through the lectures, you will receive a broad exposure to many design epochs, styles, movements and personalities in the design of architecture, interiors, furniture, objects and applied arts. Comparisons and contrasts across these epochs and movements will also be discussed. The student should choose an object, space, or design trend of a specific era, research its history, and evaluate its impact upon the culture and/or society of the time. Stated Goals and Skills for this project: The overall goal of this assignment is to develop skills that will enable you to consider more carefully the complex issues that surround the design fields: to possesses a foundation to evaluate how works were designed, built and/or improved. to possesses a fundamental knowledge and history of various design disciplines. to possesses the ability to communicate concepts to others. Starting early and discussing the proposed subject matter with the instructor, can provide helpful feedback and resources for the final submittal. Assignment Guide: Students are required to research an object, space, or trend selected from a design field of personal interest, to determine the its historical background and evaluate influences that determined the final solution. Research Process: Select a field of design which interests you ‐ in the context of a historical culture or Read More …