Ancient Greece

Robyne Cowling, Stephan Engelbrecht and Latiefa Sonday present their research on Ancient Greece

• Solid and comprehensive coverage of the topic
• Flow of single images held attention
• Good understanding of socio/politic
• Competent understanding of the different movements/eras
• Appropriate images used
• Consider talking the class through the images rather than reading from notes. This displays a more integrated and comprehensive understanding of the research. Robyne did this well, and Stephan highly competent 
• Inclusion of maps really helps to contextualise

Next week Caitlin Frewen, Katharina Bath and Prince present their research on The Roman Empire

Ancient China

Next week (Monday 28 February)  Robyne Cowling, Stephan Engelbrecht and Latiefa Sonday present their research on Ancient Greece

Feedback on Ancient China:

• Research showed a good understanding of social/political forces
• Inclusion of maps/geography is helpful 
• Good use of images, though single paged images could be used, and more reference to the images to highlight the points being made
• Focus on the different areas of design and spend more time with them, eg: transport, architecture, clothing, more on jewellery etc.

Ancient Egypt

Claire Sandham, Loraine Spangenberg and Lucinda Dabbs present Ancient Egyptian History


Claire Sandham
http://thoughtofthemoment101.blogspot.com/


Next week 21st February; Jenna Grimbeek, Adelaide Mavu and Christian Potter will be present their research on Ancient China.

Feedback

• Excellent presentation
• Topic widely researched and various components well integrated
• Wide range of design fields covered giving a comprehensive 'flavour' of Ancient Egypt
• Could have used more visual imagery
• Setting a very high standard for the class to follow!

Guideline for Marking

A (80+): Highly Competent; has met all criteria through.

• Excellent research, understanding and delivery. Exciting, unexpected use of examples, images, information and presentation. Highly engaging.

B (70-79): Competent; has met the essential criteria through.

• Sound understanding. Information well researched, integrated and communicated with ease. Interesting and engaging presentation.

C (60-69): Becoming Competent; has engaged with the criteria.

• Displaying a basic understanding which needs more integration and development. Requirements of task are covered. Sufficient effort applied.

D (50-59): Adequate

• Basic elements of task covered. Little integration and understanding of the criteria, but can just proceed to the next task need. More effort required.

E (40-49): Fail; basic criteria not addressed.

• Fundamental aspects missing. Inadequate research, poor use of material. Cannot proceed to the next task.

F (30-39): Fail

• Misunderstanding task. Insufficient research and effort. The majority of the criteria not addressed.

G (0-29): Fail

• Fundamental error. Extremely poor effort. No criteria addressed.

Monday 7th February 2011

Introduction to the course

Small group discussions on following:

• What is History?
• Why do we research?
• How do we research?

Claire Sandham, Loraine Spangenberg and Lucinda Dabbs research and present Ancient Egyptian History on Monday 14th February

Course Outline

Learners will research the following Historical Movements and Styles in small 'research groups'. These groups then present their research to the rest of the class as a multi-media presentation.

The thrust of these presentations is to give a broad over view of a particular culture in a specific time/geographical context; giving a taste and flavour of that particular period and how it manifested in all areas of Design. It is also aimed at how we can find relevance in that time period for contemporary concerns, particularly in Jewellery Design. 

Historical Movements/Styles

• Ancient Egypt
• Ancient China
• Greek
• Roman
• Byzantine
• Middle Ages
• Renaissance
• Baroque
• Mannerism
• Rococo
• Neo-Classism
• Romanticism
• Realism
• Arts and Crafts movement
• Art Nouveau
• Impressionism
• Post-impressionism
• Fauvism
• Surrealism
• Dada
• Cubism
• Expressionism
• Art Deco
• De Stijl
• Bauhaus
• Moderism
• Late Moderism
• Minimalism
• Abstract Expressionism
• Post Modernism
• Pop Art
• Deconstruction

Template for Historical Research Projects

• Priciple/Philosophy of Style/Movement (what)
• Historical Context (when)
• Geographical/Cultural context (where)
• Social/Political context (why)
• Influences (why)
• Innovation/contribution (what)
• Characteristics/style (how/what)
• Iconic Designer (who)
• How is this relevant to us now?

Art/Design Timeline