On Jun 20, 2008, at 4:37 AM, dave malouf wrote:
The theory stuff I think is easy to pick up on one's one.
Hmm, I dunno about that :-). Sure anyone can read a book or several books and mailing lists and articles that alot of us write or publish even on this list.
But it doesn't match the rigor of true in-depth intellectual study and analysis and, just being challenged by a professor or students *in your face* to heighten/deepen your understanding of the history, theory, issues, etc. You gotta absorb it. Live it. Also depends on the domain of theory: design, pscyh, cog sci, anthro, etc. Whew! To be immersed in a demanding environment of not only studio activity/ critiques but also intellectual curiosity and expertise, it just can't be underestimated! (and this is at master's level...doctoral work is a whole other thing!)
And often the tastiest morsels of theory are shared exclusively in a class discussion not found anywhere else ;-)
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