ART 2370 HISTORY OF DESIGN
CAL STATE LA
Fall 24
WED 6:00PM—8:45PM
FA 321
ASSIGNMENT 07
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability
in Design.
Sustainable practices in Indian art, IDEO: Leveraging Tech to Support Smallholders Through Climate Change in Peru, Dezeen: Designers at New York exhibition showcase "poetic responses" to mass extraction, Designing for a Sustainable Future: Revolutionizing the Graphic Design Industry.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment on sustainability in design is to explore how design practices can minimize environmental impact, promote social equity, and enhance economic viability. By analyzing sustainable design principles and strategies, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of how to create solutions that meet present needs without compromising future generations.
LEARNING POINTS
Understanding Sustainability: Define sustainability and its importance in the context of design. Explore the environmental, social, and economic dimensions.
Principles of Sustainable Design: Identify key principles such as resource efficiency, waste reduction, life cycle assessment, and the use of renewable materials.
Case Studies: Analyze real-world examples of sustainable design in various fields, such as architecture, product design, and graphic design.
Design Process Integration: Learn how to integrate sustainability into the design process, from ideation to implementation.
TASK
Read all four readings listed on the Canvas module named OCT 30. Next class on 11/06, participate in a quiz in class. There will be four timed quizes conducted in the class, based on the four readings. Typical questions will be multiple choice/answer, fill in the blanks, and essays. This is an open book quiz, which means you can refer to the reading when answering questions.
The quiz will not be repeated, please plan on being present in the class. If you are sick or facing an emergency, let me know.
15% of final grade
Grading Criteria
Explore the interdisciplinary dimensions of design, in particular develop and present your perspective on sustainability in design, as it relates to the current global issues of climate change and environment.
Write and discuss earlier and modern examples of successful integration of sustainability and creative expression, as practiced in artistic communities across the globe.