Tuesdays + Thursday 2:10–4:55
Room FA 115
This course addressed the complex issues of graphic design and visual communications. Each project or problem, was structured to create conditions conducive to discovering systems of design. These conditions encouraged exploration of visual communication concepts and design principles, allowing students to develop more personally expressive ways
of solving communication problems.
Students created a collection of maps, charts and diagrams that centered around the concept of “Food and System.” Each map addressed aspects of their method for investigation by utilizing unique graphic systems to convey
information. Students visualize information about food using quantitative
and qualitative systems to illustrate their perspective.
A coordinated body of methods, a scheme or plan of procedure is used to organize data from their research. Various production methods are considered and students are encouraged to explore a wide variety of media and design strategies. These methods are evaluated on their effectiveness as generators of visual information with respect to their project goals. These maps of food and system will then be compiled into an atlas — a book of maps, charts, illustrations or diagrams united by the subject of food and system.
REQUIRED TEXTS
The Power of Maps, Denis Wood with John Fels, The Guilford Press, New York, London, 1992
Everything Sings: Maps for a Narrative Atlas, Denis Wood, With and Introduction by Ira Glass, Siglio, Los Angeles, 2012
Visual Complexity: Mapping Patterns of Information, Manuel Lima, Princeton Architectural Press, New York, 2011
COURSE MATERIALS
Download Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION TO MAPPING FOR A NARRATIVE ATLAS
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/110/mapping
STUDENT WORK / PROJECT DOCUMENTATION
Student Work / Exercises + Projects
August 28 / Opening Talk / Introduction to Projects
Course Schedule / Workshop / Guest Lecturers
Resources + Reflective Documentation
More Choice, and More Confusion, in Quest for Healthy Eating
Health Panel Approves Restriction on Sale of Large Sugary Drinks
The New York City Board of Health voted on Thursday to approve Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's measure to limit the sale of large sugary drinks.
By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM / Published: September 13, 2012
Seeking to reduce runaway obesity rates, the New York City Board of Health on Thursday approved a ban on the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, street carts and movie theaters, the first restriction of its kind in the country.
Data Geography: Visualizing the Virtual
Wednesday, 26 Sep 2012
6:30pm - 9:00pm
- http://aigasf.org/events/2012/09/26/data_geography_visualizing_the_virtual
http://arksf-design-assembly.com/2012/09/17/wednesday-sept-26th/
Grading Rubric / Student Evaluation Process
Resources + Reflective Documentation
Stacy Asher
Office: FA519
stacyasher@gmail.com
Office + Advising Hours:
5:00-5:30 T + TH in
office hours location
Main DAI Office Rm. FA 121
ABOUT THE BACKGROUND IMAGE:
The graphic is from Hartman Salt's GREATER FOD CULTURE.
http://www.hartmansalt.com/food-culture-analyzed/greater-food-culture/228
“In the spirit of celebrating contemporary food culture, this subway-style map is intended to serve as a snapshot of the main actors, techniques, values and ideas representing today’s culinary zeitgeist. From chefs and the media, to packaged goods and food politics, these “stops” are suggestive of the people, places and things that have influenced the food world (some more directly than others), thereby becoming part of our Greater Food Culture. Take a ride on the Modern Line, stopping off at Thomas Keller and then maybe head onto the Global Line, paying a visit to David Chang. Wherever you go, you’re likely to learn a bit, be entertained and most certainly eat quite well.”