Design

The knowledge of the history of design through the analysis of the various design theories, the study of the main authors and the object evolution from the end of the XIX century to nowadays, paying particular attention to italian design; the comprehension of the concept of applied or decorative arts and the definition of industrial design; relationships between contemporary architecture, contemporary art and design. Essential competencies and skills: In according to the Dublin Descriptors, the objectives of this Course are: - to Know and to understand the history and the main design theories (from arts & crafts to Bauhaus, from applied arts to industrial design, to made in Italy); - Learn about the protagonists, companies, museums and magazines of international design from the eighties to today; - acquire the critical tools to understand design and the autonomous, dialectical or conflictual dimension with the social, cultural and economic contexts. Course Organization: To achieve these results the course is divided into lectures and seminars prepared in relation to the various topics of a theoretical, critical and methodological nature. Assessment methods: During the exam, the actual knowledge and mastery of the main topics covered during the course will be verified, through an oral exam.