BSHUM1021b

Faculty of Arts

School of Humanities

Unit/Module Descriptor Cover Sheet: New and changed units/modules

Unit/Module Code / HD245
Unit/Module Title / Historical and Critical Studies
Date of Re/Validation
Unit/Module Author/s / Morris, R. Dunican, A.
Start date or date when change will become effective / TBA
Relevant course/s / BSc (Hons) Product Design with Professional Experience
New or changed unit/module? / HD2119
SECTION 1 – Summary of changes (changed units/modules only)
The proposal involves changes to: (indicate with a X whichever apply)
Title / Content
x / Credit rating / Learning and Teaching Strategies
Aims / Learning Support
Learning Outcomes / x / Assessment
Other
Summarise the changes and indicate the extent of the changes proposed:
In increase from 10 to 20 credits, an additional assessment, and a revised book list.

SECTION 2 – Rationale for changes (new and changed units/modules)

To enable design students to implement and apply HCS learning into their design work.
SECTION 3 – Implications(new and changed units/modules)
Does this unit/module replace an existing validated unit/module? If yes, please provide the name and code of the unit/module to be replaced:The new unit will replace the current HD245 Historical and Critical Studies unit. However, the timing of its implementation will depend on other changes to the course and programme specification. The aim therefore is to approve the unit/module now with a view to implementation at a future date.
Will the changes to unit/module necessitate any changes to the Programme Specifications (for example, a change in title or a change in the credit rating)? If yes, please provide details.
Yes, the new unit will become 20 credits requiring some adjustment to the Programme.
SECTION 4 – Scrutiny activity for unit/module authors (new and changed units/modules)
Has the unit/module been developed in liaison with the relevant Subject teams? / Yes
Is the Academic Programme Leader of relevant courses agreeable to the proposed unit/module? / Yes
SECTION 5 – Checklistfor unit/module authors
(Note: The checklist covers some points that are often overlooked, causing the unit/module to be referred back rather than approved. This does not need to be included with the final documentation).
1 / Learning outcomes:
a/Have you included the correct level descriptor?
b/Are the learning outcomes in line with our Faculty Academic Framework (UG or PG)?
c/Are they in line with any PRSB requirements (where relevant)?
2 / Learning support:
a/Have you set out all references consistently and according to the Harvard reference system?
b/Have you included up-to-date resources (including electronic reference with recent access date)?
3 / Assessment task:
a/Have you given an indicative word limit or time limit for each task?
b/Are essay titles general rather then specific (to reduce scope for plagiarism)?
c/If there is more than one task, have you included a percentage weighting for each task?
d/If there is more than one task, have you stated which learning outcome is examined by which task?
4 / Assessment criteria:
a/Have you linked assessment criteria to learning outcomes?
b/Have you applied the relevant assessment policy and grades (UG or PG)?
5 / Other issues:
a/Have you reviewed the prerequisites in line with those for other core or optional units/modules?
b/Is the tutorship specified in line with UG or PG framework?
c/Are the submission deadlines in line with the rest of the course deadlines?
d/Have you checked which semesters the unit/module will be delivered?
e/Have you matched the number of taught hours with the credit rating?
f/Have you checked that the credit rating matches the Programme Specification of the course?
Title / Historical and Critical Studies
Code / HD2119
Stage / 5
Credit rating / 20
Prerequisites / HD170
Type / Taught Module
Aims / This module aimsto broaden and develop knowledge their subject areas and seminar and discussion sessions will provide the students with opportunities to express themselves and improve their communication skills.
Learning outcomes/objectives / On successful completion of this module students will:-
  1. Have gained a detailed insight into the understanding of the historical framework of art and design’s major movements and cultural impact in the 19th. and 20th. centuries and the ways in which have they have shaped contemporary thinking and expression. There should be a particular awareness of issues and debates relevant to specific disciplines.
  1. Undertake academic research using appropriate skills, methods and techniques. There will be considered critical and analytical approaches to art and design historical material and appropriate independent study procedures for research and engagement with learning resources facilities.
  1. Be able to make theoretical and conceptual links between historical and current practice, and apply appropriate and critical insights in design thinking into the development of products. This includes an ability to have developed an articulacy in oral, written and visual forms, and to integrate studio concerns with a growing acquisition of historical knowledge

Content / The content of the module will include exploring a typical design history theme, 'Design and National Identity : The Making or Breaking of Traditions'. This will encompass ideas of:-
  • Politics
  • Corporate behaviour
  • Culture
  • Leisure
  • Transportation
  • Technology
Students will be encouraged to develop their own thematic interests through a formal essay.
An exploration of historical and current topics designed to demonstrate the broad and relevant range of subject matter available to students in respect of their final year dissertation.
Teaching and learning strategies / The programme for this module will be comprised of a mix of lectures, films, videos, group discussions, museum visits, practical work in the form of seminar preparation and delivery, and essay research and presentation. The main content of the course will be based on a series of themes such as those outlined above. It is intended that this programme is flexible so that it can respond to developments and particular school requirements. i.e. School, Faculty, London and local exhibitions. The main lecture will be delivered to the student body as a whole, as will films and other contextual material.
Learning support / In concert with a suggested reading list, full tutorial advice in support of the research process will be available.
AYNSLEY, JeremyNationalism and Internationalism1993
BAYLEY, StephenLabour Camp : The Failure of Style over Substance1998
BLACK, JeremyThe Making of Modern Britain2001
BLAKE, J. & A.The Practical Idealists : Twenty-five years of designing
For Industry1969
CROWLEY, D &Cold War Modern : Design 1945-19702008
PAVITT, J (eds)
DORMER, PeterThe Meanings of Modern Design1990
DE BOTTON, AlainThe Architecture of Happiness2006
HARWOOD, E. & POWERS A.Festival of Britain 2001
JENCKS, CharlesWhat is Post-Modernism?1996
KLEIN, NaomiNo Logo2000
MAGUIRE, P. AndDesign and Cultural Politics in Post-War
Britain:
WOODHAM, J. (eds)The Britain Can Make It Exhibition of 19461997
MANDLER, PeterHistory and National Life2002
QUART, AlissaBranded : The Buying & Selling of
Teenagers 2002
RAIZMAN, DavidHistory of Modern Design2003
SPARKE, PennyAn Introduction to Design and Culture in
The Twentieth Century 1986
WESTON, RichardModernism1996
WOLFE, TomFrom Bauhaus to Our House1982
WOODHAM, JonathanTwentieth-Century Design1997
Assessment /
  1. A single essay of between 1800 and 2000 words on a theme developed by the individual student drawn from the module brief. It is intended to build and develop further academic rigour and presentation quality towards the student’s final year research dissertation. (75%, LO 1,2)
  2. A written/visual submission accompabying a design project. The submission must be between 500 and 750 words which corroborates the application of historical and critical thinking within the design process. (25%, LO 3)

Brief description of module and/or aims / This module develops the knowledge and domains needed to perform professional and viable design. It delivers advanced concepts and tools to support design and build projects.
Area examination boards / School of Humanities
Module team/authors / Maguire, P. Dunican, A. Morris, R.
Semester offered / 1
Date of first approval / N/A
Date of last revision / N/A
Date of approval of this version / Nov 2010
Version number / 1
Replacement for previous module / HD245
Field for which module is acceptable and status in that field / Design Portfolio
Course(s) for which module is acceptable and status in course / Compulsory for BSc (Hons) Product Design
Optional for BSc (Hons)
  • Sustainable Product Design
  • Product Design Technology
  • Sports Product Design

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