Revised Plan & Structure

Intro

Chapter 1 - Theories focussing on behaviourism and construvism

Chapter 2 - Primary research 

Chapter 3 - Breaking down type, colour and imagery looking into readily avaliable teaching resources 

Conclusion

OUGD601 - Maths No Problem

Maths No Problem is a series of workbooks created for UK Schools. 

From their about page on their website 

'The Maths — No Problem! primary school series, using the mastery approach from Singapore, has been created specifically for the UK education sector.

Aligned to the 2014 English National Curriculum for Maths, the Maths – No Problem series is used across the UK by schools including the Harris Federation and as part of NCETM’s Maths Hub programme.

The focus of the series is on teaching to mastery by allowing enough time on a topic for a child to comprehend it thoroughly before moving on. Based on the recommendations of research studies around the globe, the programme empathises problem-solving and pupils using their core competencies to develop a relational understanding of mathematical concepts.'

Maths No Problem was designed by Kin Design. The typeface used throughout the books is Castledown by Colophon foundry. The type foundry designed the typeface with Castledown Primary School in East Sussex who were frustrated by Comic Sans. The visuals are fun and engaging. 

The workbooks will be more visual engaging for children as well as a fun way to do maths. 

OUGD601 - Plan & Structure

Intro - Introduce question and talk about briefly the chapters within the dissertation. Books that have been read aswell as briefly touching on primary research.

Chapter 1 - General overview of teaching resources 

• Asthetics of resources 
• Who designs the resources used?  

Look into theories & ideas of how students learn - focus on graphic design

• What ways do primary school students learn? 
• Developing knowledge
• Exploring the world 
• Colour, playing , learning by doing

Chapter 2 - Visual Resources - Type & Imagery

• Find out where they come from - do they come from teachers or a business/company
• Are certain guidelines used? 
• Seems to be a set asthetic, imagery and type - why? 

Chapter 3 - Improving these resources 

• Primary Research - Mock up
• Potential to improve? How?

Chapter 4 - Conclusion 

 

OUGD601 - Question

Before the tutorial I was quite stuck on how to word my question so it wasn't too vague and so that it actually made sense! With the help of Simon in my first tutorial I finally had a dissertation question which makes researching easier. 

Question - How can graphic design improve learning in Primary School Education? 

With this question in mind I can now make a start on any primary/secondary research needed and then make a start on my actual dissertation.

OUGD601 - List of books

I've looked at various books that are useful for my dissertation research 

• Critical studies in art and design education
• Essays and dissertations
• Journal of art design education volume 12 number 1 1993
• Reading images The grammar of visual design
• value of visual exploration understanding cultural activities with young people
• Issues in art and design teaching
• Playing and reality
• Play a polyphony of research theories and issues play and culture studies Volume 12
• Toys play and child development
• Towards an inclusive arts education
• Just my type a book about fonts

CoP2- Practical Finals

CoP2- Essay Question & Research

I have decided using the following essay question

To what extent does the advertising and media industry have an impact on female body image?

I have chosen this as I have a big interest in the advertising and media industry as well as body image. 

I am using the following books for research and reference - 

 

Also I will use the internet to search recent news articles related to the question topic.