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'From Wedgewood to the Post Modernism'. Design history from 18th century to present day
AUTUMN AN149
Thursdays
Tutor: Moya Corcoran
This is a fun and informative course that introduces students to Design History and the relationship between objects and the world in which they are produced. Objects are examined in the context of who created them, the society for which they were created and how they express historical and political conditions. The course will also explore the growth in consumerism and how this has impacted the design of everything from expensive one-off pieces to everyday goods over the last 150 years. Students will reflect on how the evolution of design and how products are marketed impacts their own purchases. The material will come to life on a field trip to the National Museum.
The course looks at how in the 19th century a newly affluent consumer emerged who looked to the past for reassurance in ‘their taste’. We chart how this changed at the end of 19th century with movements like Art Nouveau which developed a style that reflected a newly optimistic and confident world. We follow the rise of the decorative arts to the status of fine art in the twentieth century and the impact of an American style in the post war era. We finish with Post modernism where all notions of what constituted good design are thrown out the window.
You will be encouraged to fully participate in each lecture and hopefully be encouraged to learn about the subject and see the objects around you in a new light.
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| 10 Thursdays |
Sep 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
10.30am - 12.30pm |
| FEE: €190 |
Print Open Learning Application Form 2012.13 or call (01) 716 7123 for Laser/ credit card payment |
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Tutor Details:
Moya Corcoran trained as a Design historian who has specialised in jewellery design. She is the former Head of Authentication for Cartier and advisor to the BBC Antiques Roadshow. She is currently owner of a Bespoke Jewellery company based in Dublin. Moya has worked as a free-lance lecturer for The National Gallery of Ireland, The Hugh Lane Gallery, The Tate Gallery, The National Portrait Gallery (London), The British Museum, The Gemmological Association of Great Britain and has previously run an Adult Education course at UCD on jewellery history (2011) and 'Representations of Gender in the Visual Arts' (1997). She also gives private lectures to various groups in Dublin.
Provisional list of key topics:
- 18th century rise of consumer society
- 19th century mass production and new wealth
- Arts and crafts movement and the concept of good design for all objects
- Art Nouveau and Vienna secession - From poster designs to metro stations.
- Art Deco design – Fast cars, cocktails and a new opulent style.
- The Great Depression and the rise of the industrial designer.
- The Bauhaus Style – good design for mass production
- Americanisation – how by the end of 1950s the American way of life became key to the aspirations of the public.
- Visit to The National Museum
- 1960s to the present.
Reading List:
The following is a selection of recommended texts for those interested in reading further around the course content. We advise that you do not buy books in advance of the course as your tutor will discuss the list and suggest the most relevant reading for particular interests.
A reading list will be handed out with each session which will include a list of appropriate websites and articles online.
History of Modern Design [Paperback] by David Raizman (Author) Publication Date: November 22, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0131830406 | ISBN-13: 978-0131830400
The Industrial Design Reader [Paperback] by Carma Gorman (Editor) Publication Date: October 1, 2003 | ISBN-10: 1581153104 | ISBN-13: 978-1581153101
An Introduction to Design and Culture: 1900 to the Present [Paperback] by Penny Sparke (Author)Publication Date: July 3, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0415263360 | ISBN-13: 978-0415263368 | Edition: 2
