Design: The History of Making Things

Description

Examines themes in the history of design, with emphasis on Euro-American theory and practice in their global contexts. Addresses the historical design of communications, objects, and environments as meaningful processes of decision-making, adaptation, and innovation. Critically assesses the dynamic interaction of design with politics, economics, technology, and culture in the past and at present. 

4.657 Syllabus (MIT Certificate protected)

Subject Number
4.657
Semester
Spring
Year
2023
Enrollment
Limited to 36
Required Of
BSAD, A minor
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
Thesis
No
Cancelled
No
Instructors
Kristel Smentek
T.A.
Brittany Ellis
Krista Mileva-Frank
Schedule
TR 2-3:30
Recitation 1: W 10-11
Recitation 2: F 10-11
Location
Lecture: 3-133
Recitation 1: 5-216
Recitation 2: 5-231
Discipline
History Theory + Criticism
Credits + Level
5-0-7
U
Restricted Elective
BSA, Design Minor
HASS
A