Design History: Arts and Crafts & Modern DesignLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student will understand the development of the Western arts and crafts into industrial design. The student will know the essential trends and major artists and designers of Western world. The student will understand the economical, social and historical context of arts and crafts and industrial design. The student will be able to identify and relate an object or a work of art to its historical and social context.

Content

•The development of arts and crafts, industrial art and design
•The major art movements and leading designers
•Arts and crafts, industrial art and design in Finland.
•The relationship between design and economical, social and industrial development.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has partially achieved the objectives of the course. She/he has passed the course assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course. She/he has passed the course assignments and has a good understanding of the covered topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course. She/he has passed the course assignments and has an extensive understanding of the covered topics.