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AR 307 • House and Housing (renamed AR 322 Modern House) • University of Kent School of Architecture • Teaching Assistant
The concept of building type is crucial in developing an understanding of the built environment as a coherent endeavour. Recurrent plan types are important in establishing order in architecture and interiors. Equally, divergence from the norm is important in rethinking established spatial types. The most ubiquitous building type is the house, and its analysis comprises the essence of this module. We shall be studying the house as an example of vernacular design, as a response to the particular environment of a region, as well as analysing key examples of the modern house. By this means, the key periods and events in the development of modernism may be charted.
AR 534 • Modernisms • University of Kent School of Architecture • Teaching Assistant
This module examines cultural theory, and demonstrates its applicability to the disciplines of design. Its motto might be see critically. This reverses the design studio ethos where you are urged to think visually. The module focuses on theories of modernism, and brings the discourse of modernity up to date with a survey of post-modernism and post-structuralism. The assessed component comprises an essay which relates the student’s autumn term design project for Adapt & Extend to the main themes of the module.
AR 551 • 19th Century Architecture • University of Kent School of Architecture • Teaching Assistant
Last year you were introduced to the history of Western architecture and discovered the most important buildings and architectural features that form a central part of our shared cultural background. This term you will go a stage further, and learn through a series of detailed investigations how a number of specific important aspects and events in architectural history have changed the way in which we experience the built environment and, also, the responsibility of all architects and designers towards the societies in which they live. Investigations will be based on a different types of building, from houses to prisons and from churches to office blocks, with a focus on Britain from the middle of the eighteenth century to the late twentieth century with an emphasis on the universality of the experiments that architects were making and their relevance to contemporary daily life.
ARTHI 3740 • Design Discourses • School of the Art Institute of Chicago • Instructor of Record
The history of design theory encompasses many assessments, including interpretations and critiques of the design process, the products of design, and the role of the designer. In addition, design theory endeavors to examine the roles, potential functions, and social significance of the practices of design. This course examines the development of the design profession, theorizes the impact of design upon society, and explores the issue of design criticism.
GD 100 • Introduction to Graphic Design • Westwood College of Technology • Instructor of Record
This survey course provides students with a foundation in basic graphic design concepts and skills using a hands-on approach. Topics include drawing, design elements, color theory, typography, illustration, and layout techniques. Upon completion of this course students should have the ability to demonstrate visual problem solving skills using various graphic tools, techniques, and processes.
ART 100 • History of Graphic Design • Westwood College of Technology • Instructor of Record
This course provides a brief overview of historical ideas and events in the development of graphic design. The course includes a review of the major art movements. At the end of this course you the student will have gained an understanding of the historical development of graphic design from its origins to present day. You will be familiar with the major movements in art history, as well as their contributions to visual communications. You will be able to identify the stylistic characteristics of a piece of art and explain its historical context.
ART 100 • Art History Survey • Westwood College of Technology • Instructor of Record
This course provides students with a brief overview of historical ideas and events in the development of the arts. Topics include a review of art styles and functions of art in varying cultures. Upon completion of this course students should be able to describe major characteristics of art and architecture for each era covered, identify historically significant artists from each time period and describe their contributions, and be able to analyze and discuss significant works of art both verbally and in writing.
AR 551 • 19th Century Architecture • University of Kent • Teaching Assistant
This class will investigate different types of buildings common to the 19th century, from houses to prisons and from churches to office blocks, with a focus on Britain. Starting around the middle of the eighteenth century and working our way towards the late twentieth century, the emphasis will be on the universality of the experiments that architects were making and their relevance to contemporary daily life.
AR 534 • Modernisms • University of Kent • Teaching Assistant
This module examines cultural theory, and demonstrates its applicability to the disciplines of design. The course focuses on theories of modernism, and brings the discourse of modernity up to date with a survey of post-modernism and post-structuralism. The teaching in this module comprises lectures on architectural modernism followed by student-led seminars which practice and test understanding of the lecture material covered. The seminars deal with understanding the various manifestations of modernism in the twentieth century in addition to an analysis of a variety of housing projects in the light of your readings in architectural history and theory, while developing your critical faculties with respect to your own design project.
AR 307 • House and Housing • University of Kent • Teaching Assistant
The concept of building type is crucial in developing an understanding of the built environment. Recurrent plan types are important in establishing order in architecture and interiors while divergence from the norm is important in rethinking established spatial types. The most ubiquitous building type is the house, and its analysis comprises the essence of this module. We shall be studying the house as an example of vernacular design, as a response to the particular environment of a region, as well as analyzing key examples of the modern house so that key periods and events in the development of modernism may be charted.
ARTH 282 • Introduction to the Visual Arts • Northern Illinois University • Teaching Assistant
This course explores the visual arts from ancient times to the present. We will examine the functions of these arts, what they meant to their original audiences, and the cultural and social situations that influenced their creation. We will also consider ways that these arts continue to be interpreted and used by contemporary scholars and audiences.
ARTH 291 • Art History Survey I: Prehistory to ca. 1400 • Northern Illinois University • Teaching Assistant
Throughout history, the creation of art and architecture has served to express humankind’s conception of itself, its relationship to the surrounding world, and to the realm of the gods. This course is an introduction to some of the major monuments of art and architecture created in Europe and the Mediterranean world and spanning the period from prehistory through the Gothic period (to ca. 1400). Through a series of illustrated lectures, we will examine the various forms and changing functions of visual and architectural expression over these centuries. Examining works in their historical context, moreover, we will analyze the interaction between the changing political, social and cultural situation, and the creation of art and architecture through the ages. Finally, by focusing in individual monuments, we will explore how the art and architecture communicates meaning, and why it continues to engage, intrigue, and inspire viewers to this day.
ARTH 292 • Art History Survey II: 1400 to the Present • Northern Illinois University • Teaching Assistant
This course explores the visual arts of the last seven centuries with a primary focus on European and American Art. We will examine the functions of these arts, what they meant to their original audiences, and the cultural and social situations that influenced their creation. We will also consider ways that these arts continue to be interpreted and used by contemporary scholars and audiences.
The concept of building type is crucial in developing an understanding of the built environment as a coherent endeavour. Recurrent plan types are important in establishing order in architecture and interiors. Equally, divergence from the norm is important in rethinking established spatial types. The most ubiquitous building type is the house, and its analysis comprises the essence of this module. We shall be studying the house as an example of vernacular design, as a response to the particular environment of a region, as well as analysing key examples of the modern house. By this means, the key periods and events in the development of modernism may be charted.
AR 534 • Modernisms • University of Kent School of Architecture • Teaching Assistant
This module examines cultural theory, and demonstrates its applicability to the disciplines of design. Its motto might be see critically. This reverses the design studio ethos where you are urged to think visually. The module focuses on theories of modernism, and brings the discourse of modernity up to date with a survey of post-modernism and post-structuralism. The assessed component comprises an essay which relates the student’s autumn term design project for Adapt & Extend to the main themes of the module.
AR 551 • 19th Century Architecture • University of Kent School of Architecture • Teaching Assistant
Last year you were introduced to the history of Western architecture and discovered the most important buildings and architectural features that form a central part of our shared cultural background. This term you will go a stage further, and learn through a series of detailed investigations how a number of specific important aspects and events in architectural history have changed the way in which we experience the built environment and, also, the responsibility of all architects and designers towards the societies in which they live. Investigations will be based on a different types of building, from houses to prisons and from churches to office blocks, with a focus on Britain from the middle of the eighteenth century to the late twentieth century with an emphasis on the universality of the experiments that architects were making and their relevance to contemporary daily life.
ARTHI 3740 • Design Discourses • School of the Art Institute of Chicago • Instructor of Record
The history of design theory encompasses many assessments, including interpretations and critiques of the design process, the products of design, and the role of the designer. In addition, design theory endeavors to examine the roles, potential functions, and social significance of the practices of design. This course examines the development of the design profession, theorizes the impact of design upon society, and explores the issue of design criticism.
GD 100 • Introduction to Graphic Design • Westwood College of Technology • Instructor of Record
This survey course provides students with a foundation in basic graphic design concepts and skills using a hands-on approach. Topics include drawing, design elements, color theory, typography, illustration, and layout techniques. Upon completion of this course students should have the ability to demonstrate visual problem solving skills using various graphic tools, techniques, and processes.
ART 100 • History of Graphic Design • Westwood College of Technology • Instructor of Record
This course provides a brief overview of historical ideas and events in the development of graphic design. The course includes a review of the major art movements. At the end of this course you the student will have gained an understanding of the historical development of graphic design from its origins to present day. You will be familiar with the major movements in art history, as well as their contributions to visual communications. You will be able to identify the stylistic characteristics of a piece of art and explain its historical context.
ART 100 • Art History Survey • Westwood College of Technology • Instructor of Record
This course provides students with a brief overview of historical ideas and events in the development of the arts. Topics include a review of art styles and functions of art in varying cultures. Upon completion of this course students should be able to describe major characteristics of art and architecture for each era covered, identify historically significant artists from each time period and describe their contributions, and be able to analyze and discuss significant works of art both verbally and in writing.
AR 551 • 19th Century Architecture • University of Kent • Teaching Assistant
This class will investigate different types of buildings common to the 19th century, from houses to prisons and from churches to office blocks, with a focus on Britain. Starting around the middle of the eighteenth century and working our way towards the late twentieth century, the emphasis will be on the universality of the experiments that architects were making and their relevance to contemporary daily life.
AR 534 • Modernisms • University of Kent • Teaching Assistant
This module examines cultural theory, and demonstrates its applicability to the disciplines of design. The course focuses on theories of modernism, and brings the discourse of modernity up to date with a survey of post-modernism and post-structuralism. The teaching in this module comprises lectures on architectural modernism followed by student-led seminars which practice and test understanding of the lecture material covered. The seminars deal with understanding the various manifestations of modernism in the twentieth century in addition to an analysis of a variety of housing projects in the light of your readings in architectural history and theory, while developing your critical faculties with respect to your own design project.
AR 307 • House and Housing • University of Kent • Teaching Assistant
The concept of building type is crucial in developing an understanding of the built environment. Recurrent plan types are important in establishing order in architecture and interiors while divergence from the norm is important in rethinking established spatial types. The most ubiquitous building type is the house, and its analysis comprises the essence of this module. We shall be studying the house as an example of vernacular design, as a response to the particular environment of a region, as well as analyzing key examples of the modern house so that key periods and events in the development of modernism may be charted.
ARTH 282 • Introduction to the Visual Arts • Northern Illinois University • Teaching Assistant
This course explores the visual arts from ancient times to the present. We will examine the functions of these arts, what they meant to their original audiences, and the cultural and social situations that influenced their creation. We will also consider ways that these arts continue to be interpreted and used by contemporary scholars and audiences.
ARTH 291 • Art History Survey I: Prehistory to ca. 1400 • Northern Illinois University • Teaching Assistant
Throughout history, the creation of art and architecture has served to express humankind’s conception of itself, its relationship to the surrounding world, and to the realm of the gods. This course is an introduction to some of the major monuments of art and architecture created in Europe and the Mediterranean world and spanning the period from prehistory through the Gothic period (to ca. 1400). Through a series of illustrated lectures, we will examine the various forms and changing functions of visual and architectural expression over these centuries. Examining works in their historical context, moreover, we will analyze the interaction between the changing political, social and cultural situation, and the creation of art and architecture through the ages. Finally, by focusing in individual monuments, we will explore how the art and architecture communicates meaning, and why it continues to engage, intrigue, and inspire viewers to this day.
ARTH 292 • Art History Survey II: 1400 to the Present • Northern Illinois University • Teaching Assistant
This course explores the visual arts of the last seven centuries with a primary focus on European and American Art. We will examine the functions of these arts, what they meant to their original audiences, and the cultural and social situations that influenced their creation. We will also consider ways that these arts continue to be interpreted and used by contemporary scholars and audiences.
