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McWhinnie, Harold J. – 1990
The Golden Section as a concept and a term has had a long history in the arts as well as the sciences. It is one of those concepts that has undergone much recent research, which is presented as part of this review. The research is considered in relation to the design fields and to the creation of visual forms rather than aesthetic preference…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Education, Art Expression, Chaos Theory
McWhinnie, H. J. – 1990
This study reports descriptive and correlational data relative to the aesthetic preferences for the human figure on the Salkind Art Preference Test (SAPT). The study is an example of the descriptive aesthetic method in which methods, descriptive statistics, and factor analysis are employed to explore the relationships among specific works of art…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Art Education, Art History, Attitude Measures
Waller, Robert; Whalley, Peter – 1984
Given that comparative/contrastive arguments can be displayed separately in a text (one complete argument followed by another, or O-organization) or in an integrated way (with the various aspects interleaved, or A-organization), a study compared a third arrangement--a graphic format, or G-organization--that presented the two descriptions side by…
Descriptors: College Students, Design Preferences, Graphs, Higher Education
Mitler, Merrill M.; Harris, Lauren – J Exp Child Psychol, 1969
Based on an M.A. thesis (Mitler) submitted to the Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, and reported in part at the meetings of the Midwest Psychological Association (Chicago, May 3, 1968).
Descriptors: Child Psychology, Concept Formation, Design Preferences, Grade 1
Wilson, Thomas C.; And Others – 1981
Intended for use by both producers and evaluators of textbooks and other print instructional materials, this review of the literature focuses on the effectiveness of illustrations for motivation and for learning, and such typographical variables as readibality, legibility, standard typographical conventions, and format and layout. Areas examined…
Descriptors: Color, Cues, Design Preferences, Illustrations
MYRICK, RICHARD – 1965
THIS REPORT DISCUSSES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS IN THE DESIGN OF DENTAL SCHOOL FACILITIES AS RELATED TO THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND FACULTY. TWO TYPES OF NEEDS ARE IDENTIFIED--(1) PHYSICAL, INCLUDING A FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE PHYSICAL NEEDS IMPOSED BY THE TASKS TO BE DONE, AND (2) PSYCHOLOGICAL, INCLUDING MOTIVATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND…
Descriptors: Building Design, Classrooms, Clinics, Corridors
Educational Facilities Labs., Inc., New York, NY. – 1963
A presentation is made of the winning scheme and five other entries in an architectural competition for the design of an instructional research and communications center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York. The graphic interpretations illustrate the facility features designed for the implementation of audiovisual devices and…
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Instruction, Building Design
Clinchy, Evans – 1960
Profiles are presented of two middle schools designed to improve the transition of elementary pupils to a modern high school program featuring individualized, self-directed study and research. One school uses a cluster plan, the other a compact design. The descriptions emphasize why the schools were designed as they were and how they were designed…
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Architecture, Building Design, Design Preferences
Clinchy, Evans – 1960
A profile is presented of a high school designed to accommodate a team teaching approach to education. The description emphasizes why the school was designed as it was and how it was designed and built. Schematics and photographs are included along with an evaluation of the school in relation to the program for which it was planned. (FS)
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Architecture, Building Design, Design Preferences
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Lawyer, Frank D. – 1960
This report describes the advantages and utilization of an architectural design technique known as on-the-spot design, which involves the production of basic plans (by a team of architects, city planners, and engineers) at the location where the project is to be constructed. On-the-spot design techniques are described for a dormitory for the…
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Architectural Programing, Architecture, Building Design
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Moore, Vanessa – Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 1986
Examines whether young children, aged four to nine years old, are satisfied with their own method of drawing a familiar object, or whether they would ideally like to draw in a more advanced way but are hampered by production differences from achieving this aim. (HOD)
Descriptors: Design Preferences, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries, Freehand Drawing
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Bialo, Ellen R.; Erickson, Lisa B. – AEDS Journal, 1985
Describes an Educational Products Information Exchange (EPIE) study which evaluated 163 elementary and secondary education microcomputer courseware programs for intent, content, methods and approach, and evaluation, to discover whether trends existed across areas and courseware types, and to determine strengths and weaknesses of available…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Courseware, Design Preferences, Drills (Practice)
Griffiths, Michael – Media in Education and Development, 1984
Discusses levels of planning involved in developing interactive videodisc programs, including the macro decisions of hardware, authoring facility, and production format choices; and individual program planning, including content analysis, program design, and interaction development. (MBR)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Content Analysis, Design Preferences, Flow Charts
Adams, Eileen – Times Educational Supplement (London), 1976
Describes a school-based project which attempts to break down the barriers between art, design and environmental education. (Editor/RK)
Descriptors: Architects, Art Education, Curriculum Design, Design Preferences
Ming-fen, Li – 2000
The significance of design thinking and systems thinking for design has gained much recognition in recent years. In comparison to design thinking, scholarly discussion about systems thinking has a much longer history and includes more multiple and divergent perspectives. This paper reviews and critiques the essence of design thinking and systems…
Descriptors: Design, Design Preferences, Design Requirements, Designers
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