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Basic principles of design I (2-Semester Course, Exercise)
Grundlagen des Gestaltens I (Jahreskurs, Übung)
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:14:09
Abstract
The fundamentals of design will be developed in discursive analysis combined with practical exercises. The emphasis, which changes every week, is designed to familiarise students with visual thinking and design methodology. This includes the development and training of perception and articulation skills with a playful discursive analysis.
Objective
Familiarisation with the fundamentals of visual thinking. Development of personal graphic and design-orientated skills. Acquisition of design criteria.
Content
The fundamentals of design will be developed through the concrete, discursive analysis of practical exercises. The emphasis, which changes every week, is focused on familiarising the students with visual thinking and design methodology. This includes the development and training of perception and articulation skills. The playful, discursive analysis is intended to develop a wide repertoire and the recognition of specific criteria.
Resources
Lecture Notes
a programme booklet on the exercises of the 1st semester will be provided
Literature
Prof. P. Jenny's booklet "Notizen zur Fototechnik" (ISBN 3-7281-2997-6), Hochschulverlag vdf, is recommended
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- no performance assessment
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| exercise | Grundlagen des Gestaltens I |
|
6 h weekly |