4 November 2009

All of the lectures are complete.

Today I wanted you to see that there is more to the communication design history of the PRC than just Cultural Revolution woodcuts.  There is a variety of work which has been done in a variety of media and since the 80s there has been a great deal more freedom in design practice which has led to some very interesting work.  All of these designers have a stake in the propaganda which was created under a great deal more political stress than is felt right now.  As you look at the various pieces of design it is interesting that you can get a real sense of the mood in China from the types of works that were created.  Whether this is a matter of actual mood or strategic public relations planning is beyond my knowledge, but it has appeared to become a more planned activity in the years since the Cultural Revolution.

You must always remember to be a good example to you juniors just as Lei Feng was a good example to you and the nation!

We will come back to the Universal Principles as you work your way through DGC or take future DGC courses.

Always remember Harry Beck and the London Subway Map.  It is the communication design model for the world.  So, it is also not bad to have some British influence in your historical heritage.   They did start a great subway system and modeled the information design on the example set by Beck in London.


More than 20 minutes late to class:
Rainbow
Wendy
Iga
Bonnie
Terence
Sara
Graham
Zoyo
Christy
Cindy
Ester

Absent:
Kevin
Calvin