Sunday, February 24, 2008

STACY: brief 1 worth 20% of 5371H Design Context




  • Select a C19th/20th/21st Subculture to research.eg,Punk, Cyber Punks, New Romantics, Surf, Skate, Gothic, Hip Hop, Cowboy, Alternative religion, Environmental, Hippies, Gay and lesbian, Industrial , Furries, Straight Edge, Fruits, Bikers, Ravers, Second life etc
  • Submit 50 words via this blog indicating your intended subculture to research by 04/03/08 
  •  Examine the design industries that service the subculture e.g. Body adornment, graphics, fashion, hair, jewellery, object, architecture, fabric, furniture, symbols, logographics, venues, literature typography, illustration, packaging, animation, magazine layout, clothing, posters, flyers, advertising, music, dance, films, heros and heroines, significant designers, code of conduct, festivals. history, influences best urls books references etc.
  • Research the chosen subculture using the internet, books, videos, journals, personal contact and observation.
  • What are the characteristics of the subculture?
  • Identify the effects of visual communication on popular culture.
  • Identify the design industry and the brand names and logos that develop and provide product. 
  • Examine the impact of marketing on design.
  • Examine the products and services utilized by the subculture.
  • What are the historical factors impacting on the subculture?
  • Has this subculture influenced other subcultures or society?

DUE 25 MARCH. 2008. 500 wds illustrated report using word, powerpoint or imovie. Submit via Stacy’s dropbox. Call your file subculture_yourname. file type     5 MINUTE VISUAL VERBAL PRESENTATION

PASS CRITERIA

*   Information researched effectively.

*   Logical flow of ideas leading to a personal conclusion.
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   Presentation should be neat and graphically creative.
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   Handed in on time.
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   On a scale of 100, pass mark would be 70

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