Research literature in Graphic Design

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail
The performance is very incomplete or incorrect, or contains significant misunderstandings.

Passable and satisfactory (1-2)
Performance is narrow, superficial, or poorly matched to assignment. The performance is limited to listing things in isolation, or dealing with things unilaterally. Execution may contain errors or ambiguities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good and commendable (3-4)
Performance corresponds to assignment, demonstrates understanding and the ability to analyze and justify. The whole picture has been formed, but there may be shortcomings.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
The performance outlines a broad entity and the knowledge can be applied multidimensionally or placed in different contexts. Performance demonstrates independent grip and insight. Performance is an intact entity that includes justified self-thinking or critical reflection. The answer is well written or implemented.

Further information

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Execution methods

Literature and Essay

Accomplishment methods

Instructions for the research literature exam in graphic design AGRA0501 (2 cr.) 2023:

The graphic design research literature exam is performed by writing an essay using e-books available at the university library. Choose one of the books from the list below:

Skaggs, Steven. 2017. Fire Signs: A semiotic theory for graphic design
Ledin, Per & Machin, David. 2018. Doing Visual Analysis: From Theory to Practice
Bennett, Audrey & Heller, Steven. 2006. Design Studies. Theory and Research in Graphic Design
Barnard, Malcolm. 2005. Graphic Design As Communication
Armstrong, Helen. 2009. Graphic Design Theory: Readings From the Field.
Smith, Kenneth L., Moriarty, Sandra, Kenney, Keith & Barbatsis, Gretchen (eds.) 2004. Handbook of Visual Communication: Theory, Methods, and Media
Lawson, Bryan. 2001. How Designers Think: The Design Process Demystified.
Nodelman, Perry. 1988. Words about Pictures: The Narrative Art of Children’s Picture Books
Kress, Gunther & van Leeuwen, Theo. 2005. Reading Images: The Grammar of Visual Design

Instructions for finding e-books:
Please log in to library e-book services with your University of Lapland user credentials to search for books and get a remotely access to the e-resources (licensed materials). Search books by the book title. Direct link to e-book central: : https://ebookcentral-proquestcom.ezproxy.ulapland.fi/lib/ulapland-ebooks/home.action

Instructions for writing an essay:
• Write an essay consisting of 7–10 pages.
• Start with a short abstract/summary of the main topics of the book (3–5 pages).
• Then choose one topic which you are most interested in. Explain the topic in detail. Reflect and comment the topic from your own point of view, as a designer (3–5 pages).
• General guidelines for academic writing can be found here: https://www.ulapland.fi/loader.aspx?id=50b23fac-e65a-4797-bdb7-433993a00723

Submitting an essay
Return the essay to the folder found in the Moodle workspace.
Link to Moodle: https://moodle.eoppimispalvelut.fi/course/view.php?id=15750

More information:
Lasse Paldanius, University Teacher in Graphic Design, lasse.paldanius@ulapland.fi