Best Practice Analysis
| Degree programme | InterMedia |
| Subject area | Design |
| Type of degree | Bachelor full-time |
| Type of course unit (compulsory, optional) | Compulsory |
| Course unit code | 025218047010 |
| Teaching units | 30 |
| Year of study | 2026 |
| Name of lecturer(s) | Marilena TUMLER, Sarah SCHLATTER |
Requirements and Prerequisites
None
Course content
On the basis of selected practical examples, it will be analyzed which tasks have been dealt with with which solution models, what has proved successful in the respective solution models and where the practitioners would have chosen different ways afterwards.
The selected examples correspond to the tasks that the students work on.
Learning outcomes
The students know various best-practice examples for an effective design solution in complex areas that correspond to the objectives and are able to assess these.
The students can
- determine and evaluate corresponding solutions on the basis of an existing task.
- use the knowledge of their field obtained through best practice analyses.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
- Presentation of selected practical examples by institutions and companies
- Research projects of the students on concrete tasks from the presented examples
- Discussions and summary of the learned in short notes
Assessment methods and criteria
Immanent examinations
Comment
None
Recommended or required reading
- Kelley, Tom; Kelley, David (2013): Creative Confidence. Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All. London: Collins.
- Yee, Joyce (2913): Design Transitions. Inspiring Stories. Global Viewpoints. How Design is Changing. Amsterdam: BIS Publication.
Wheeler, Alina (2009): Designing Brand Identity. An Essential Guide for the Whole Branding Team. Hoboken: NJ Wiley. - Martin, Peter; Karczinski, Daniel (2004): Branding Interface. Gespräche über Markenkommunikation von morgen. München: Stiebner Verlag.
- Bauer, Erwin K.; Mayer, Dieter (2008): Orientation & Identity. Portraits of Way Finding Systems. Porträts internationaler Leitsysteme. Wien: Edition Universität für Angewandte Kunst.
- Walter Bohatsch; Mark Gilbert (2007): Continuously. Salzburg: Verlag Anton Pustet.
- Erler, Johannes (2014): Hallo, ich bin Erik. Erik Spiekermann, Schriftgestalter, Designer, Unternehmer. Berlin: Gestalten Verlag.
- Baur, Ruedi (2001): Integral, Ruedi Baur et Associés. Zürich: Lars Müller Publisher.
- Baur, Ruedi (2008): Antizipieren, Hinterfragen, Einschreiben, Irritieren, Orientieren, Übersetzen, Unterscheiden. Zürich: Lars Müller Publisher.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning)
Face-to-face instruction with mandatory attendance