Information Design Studio
Late Summer
| 6 credits
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Studio focuses on urban graphic design. Design skills are developed through analysis of composition and function of existing signage and through urban signage design problems solved within the Danish context. Students work in digital and analog modes, advancing their communication skills and learning the opportunities and challenges of different media and user perception. Studio groups combine students of different standing and background. The course is taught vertically, and expectations relate to each individual student.
Prerequisites
Documented background in Studio Art or Design, or completion of a course in drawing. Basic knowledge of one or more programs in the Adobe Suite.
Students should bring examples of their work in a portfolio to be submitted to their studio instructors at the beginning of Assignment 2. This will allow the professors to become acquainted with the design skills of each student. The portfolio should contain:
- A one-page resume (short and precise) listing all studios, courses, assignments, and other relevant material, beginning with the most recent information. Clearly state current year/position in school. Briefly state expectations of study at DIS.
- Approximately 3 pages of project illustrations from one or several projects done in studio (or independently if relevant), accompanied by a short description.
The portfolio must be submitted as a digital PDF or hard copy. The pages should be formatted to A4 size (210mmx297mm) or US-Letter size (8.5"x11").
Instructors
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Lise Staubo
Graphic Designer (Interactive Media & Marketing Academy, 1998). Art Director at Audio Media, 1998-2000. Senior Designer at Scandinavian Branding, 2000-2010. Own design company since 2010. Winner of Multi Prize. Twice nominated for Papyrus Design Award. With DIS since 2010.
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Helle Harder
Architect, Graphic Designer (The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Architecture School, 1999). Own design studio since 2000, Partner in and co-owner of Refl eks, graphic design studio, since 2008. With DIS since 2010.
