Direct or directed: orchestrating a more harmonious approach to teaching technology within an art & design higher education curriculum with special reference to visual communications courses
Abstract
In this scoping study we have investigated the integration of subject-specific software into the structure of visual communications courses. There is a view that the response within visual communications courses to the rapid developments in technology has been linked to necessity rather than by design. Through perceptions of staff with day-to-day experience of the issues arising from the incorporation of such technology, we were able to construct an account of potential directions. There is a necessity for continual review of course content to ensure that training in software is embedded in the creative aspects of the curriculum in order to maximise the potential of new technology, maintain currency and future-proof the curriculum. We argue that curriculum developers in visual communications need to incorporate appropriate hardware and software within the studio environment.Citation
Marshall, L., Meachem, L. (2007) 'Direct or directed: orchestrating a more harmonious approach to teaching technology within an Art & Design Higher Education curriculum with special reference to visual communications courses', Learning Media and Technology, 32(1) pp. 41-52Publisher
Taylor & FrancisJournal
Learning Media and TechnologyAdditional Links
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17439880601141195Type
Journal articleLanguage
enISSN
17439884ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1080/17439880601141195