History of design in communication

Personal reflection

History of design in communication

Introduction

Personal reflection reinforces the learning process. However, some reflections can be momentary. If they are, they are soon forgotten. If reflections are written, however, they are more likely to be remembered because the act of writing reinforces them.

Think about it. A friend tells you her telephone number. You will most likely have forgotten it within minutes. The same friend tells you the number and shows it to you on her cell phone. Now you have two reinforcements: hearing the number and seeing it. With this scenario there is a greater chance that you will remember the telephone number. If, however, you go one step further and write the number down yourself there is an even greater chance that you will remember it. This is the underpinning premise of the blogs.

Readings and Viewings

Watch all five YouTube videos in the player below. While these clearly are not formal lectures, they are very informative when considering the history of design in communication…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=Qa3wuoDDGFc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=avHo0-qU8xo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=CyVe3dD-1mE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=X5jPoQzEh-M

Format

1. The format you are asked to use for all posts is called Triangle/Square/Circle.
2. Name three things that stood out for you and provide a reason why each one did;
3. Name one thing that squared (or resonated) with you and provide a reason why it did;
4. Name one thing that is still circling in your mind and provide a reason why it is.

• Minimally 500 words, but no more than 1,000;
• Informative reflection that reflects the course material;
• Opinion substantiated with facts and/or evidence;
• Clear, concise written language in a style conducive to a junior-level university course;