subject: Development of Design
description of activity: Create a timeline that shows the historical development of design
dates:
standards
digital arts & design
3) Research the development of design throughout history, analyzing how advances in technology have impacted design (Gutenberg’s invention of movable type, lithography, computers, etc.). Citing resources from informational text, create an annotated timeline or visual graphic emphasizing significant time periods in design (such as Victorian, Arts and Crafts, Modernism, Art Deco, etc.) and the key technological advances impacting design. (TN Reading 1, 2, 4, 7; TN Writing 2, 6, 8, 9; TN Visual Art History 4.1) Approved on January 30, 2015 Page 3
Assignment: Work in groups of 3-4. Research the topics below and create a visual timeline using the graphic template provided.
group 1
paper (China)
paper (China)
wood block printing
group 2
gutenberg
gutenberg
movable type
group 3
offset printing
flexography
group 4
the macintosh
digital printing
art nouveau
swiss design
herb lubalin
objectives (what I want you to know or do):
1. Significant events influencing the development of design throughout history and how advances in technology have impacted design.
2. Create a timeline or visual graphic emphasizing significant time periods in design.
assessment:
formative:
Worksheets
One-on-one observation
Peer Evaluations
summative:
art mastery rubric
4_advanced_93-100 points. A strong amount of work has been completed. All instructions & specifications met. A comprehensive and wide-ranging exploration of visual qualities, the representation of ideas, media experiments, and technical practice is demonstrated. The work reflects superior thought and imagination.
3_proficient_85-92 points. A reasonable amount of work has been completed. Most instructions and specifications met. The work illustrates satisfactory exploration of visual qualities, and the representation of ideas. There is satisfactory evidence of work on images, media experiments, and technical practice.
2_basic_75-84 points. A small amount of work has been completed. Some instructions and specifications met. The work illustrates some exploration of visual qualities, the representation of ideas. There is some evidence of work on images, media experiments and technical practice.
1_below basic_74 and below. A less than adequate amount of work has been completed. There is little evidence of work on images, media, and technical practice.
50_No work attempted
presentation/procedure:
Discussion of assignment
Discussion of criteria and specifications
Student research
Creation of timeline
materials/equipment:
Handouts, magazines, paper, adhesives, colored pencil, paint, computers
21st Century Competencies
Collaboration
Communication
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Creativity
Differentiation:
Provide extra time as needed
Adjust length of assignments
Chunk assignments into smaller, more manageable parts
Provide step-by-step directions
Present ideas through both auditory and visual means, providing hands-on support as much as possible
