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Bauhaus
Spring
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27/02 – 08/03/2025

Design as Information: Enhancing Communication and Research

Design as Information: Enhancing Communication and Research

Engage your curiosity about >Information Design<

Are you ready to dive deep into the fascinating interplay between design and information? In our "Design as Information" course, you'll uncover the intricate layers of how information is crafted and communicated through design. Whether you're interested in the cultural techniques that influence design processes or how information shapes research, this course offers a rich exploration of both theory and practical application.

Explore the multi-dimensional layers of information — from basic notification to the profound shaping of materials and ideas, and from practical instruction to the sophisticated measurement of order. Understand how these concepts evolve and contribute to human communication in both verbal and non-verbal forms.

Why This Course is Exceptional

What makes this course truly unique is its comprehensive approach to integrating the theoretical with the practical. You'll delve into the semantic field of 'information', dissecting its various conceptual layers and their evolution. Our course covers:

  • General communication models, examining how information flows in human and non-human systems.
  • Verbal and visual communication: from the subtleties of language and script to the dynamics of storytelling and text organization.
  • Non-verbal communication: understanding the language of space, spatiality, and visual articulation.
  • The pictorial world: the role of images, graphs, and diagrams in human evolution and everyday life.

We blend these insights with hands-on design practices, ensuring you not only grasp the theory but also apply it effectively.

Integrating Online and In-Class Learning

Our course structure seamlessly combines the flexibility of online learning with the immersive experience of in-class sessions:

Online Learning:

  • Interactive Content: We shall begin with engaging online modules that introduce core concepts through multimedia resources, including videos, readings, and interactive discussions.
  • Flexible Learning: Access materials at your convenience, allowing you to balance your study with other commitments.

In-Class Experience:

  • Collaborative Workshops: Participate in live workshops and seminars where you'll apply your online learning to real-world design challenges.
  • Hands-On Projects: Engage in group projects and practical exercises that foster collaboration and innovation.
  • Immediate Feedback: Benefit from real-time feedback and support from instructor and peers, enhancing your learning through direct interaction.

By integrating online and in-class components, we provide a comprehensive learning environment that maximizes your understanding and application of “Design as information”.


NOTE:
This course includes an attendance phase in Weimar from February 27 to March 08, 2025.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a nuanced understanding of how information can be designed and communicated effectively. You'll develop the ability to apply cultural techniques to your design processes, enhancing both your creative and analytical skills. Prepare to transform the way you think about and engage with information in all aspects of your professional practice.

Join us on this journey to master the art of “Design as Information” and unlock new dimensions in your communication and research strategies.

The course is suitable for bachelor's/master's students and preferably, but not exclusively, for participants with interest in the fields of design, communication, media studies, information science, graphic design and UX/UI design.

Pappal Suneja, ajc-plus.com

MSc "Design Research", Bauhaus Dessau

Ph.D. Candidate, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Bauhaus Universität Weimar.

Visiting Researcher & lecturer at - Massachusetts Institute of Technology, CA: Architecture, Vietnamese German University,

Canadian Centre of Architecture Montreal, German Historical Institute London, University of TorVergata Rome, and University of Brighton UK.

 

 

Your application should be submitted until November 3rd, 2024. 
Required application documents:

  • Letter of Nomination (applicants financed by the BIP scholarship from the partner universities)
  • CV
  • Letter of motivation or a short motivation video (max. 1min)
  • Portfolio: Present two projects with photos and sketches.
  • English language certificate (test certificate or a letter from your university stating your English language knowledge)

 

The course fee is 300 EURO and includes:

  • Orientation & Support
  • Programme according to description
  • Teaching materials
  • Bauhaus Spring School ID card
  • Certificate
  • Free use of library

 

The course fee does not include:

  • Travel costs
  • Accommodation
  • Insurance
     

Participants, coming from the partner universites in the framework of Erasmus BIP scholarship and BUW students don't pay the course fee.

In addition to the Spring School courses, we offer a comprehensive "Service Package", which includes participation in the excursions and social programme, free entrance to the museums, travel by public transport and lunch in the student cafeteria. The booking of the Service Package for €70 is optional.
 
Students who do not take up the Service Package are automatically required to pay a course deposit of €100. This is to protect us against costs incurred by non-participation. Since in this case, the universities will not receive any funding from the European Commission. The deposit will be refunded as soon as the participants start the course in Weimar.

3 ECTS

BUW students: please check with the academic programme coordinator for credit recognition.

Please note our terms and conditions (admission conditions, cancellation conditions etc.)

Apply here by 3. november 2024!

Explore the multifaceted layers of information in design. How do cultural techniques shape communication and research? Join us on a remarkable journey to deepen your design insights. In our “Design as Information” course, you’ll uncover the intricate ways information is crafted and communicated through design

BLENDED-Course

Part I: Online Phase

January-February 2025

Part II: on site in Weimar
February 27 to March 08, 2025
 

3 ECTS

Language

The course language is English.

BIP ID/Component Code: will be published in November 2024