Comparative study of graphic design education in Jordan: Comparative study of graphic design education in Jordanian universities: towards best practice

Hussam A. Darwish Al Qur'an

ISBN 10: 3330804777 / ISBN 13: 9783330804777

Published by Noor Publishing, 2016

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380 pages. 8.66x5.91x0.86 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Comparative study of graphic design education in Jordan: Comparative study of graphic design education in Jordanian universities: towards best practice
• Publisher: Noor Publishing
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3330804777
• ISBN 13: 9783330804777
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.61 kilograms

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Synopsis

The primary purpose of this research was to explore and investigate issues informing contemporary Jordanian graphic design education, in order to produce better graphic designers ready to join the workforce. This was done by reviewing the field of comparative education, reviewing international graphic design education models, and interviewing a number of faculty members from different Jordanian universities. The study revealed that most of the graphic design teachers believe that the majority of graduates from Jordanian graphic design bachelor programs are not industry ready. It also revealed that the curricula for graphic design in Jordanian universities have a number of strengths and weaknesses and that there is a real need to consider field- training courses in the core curricula of all the Jordanian universities that teach graphic design. The level of research in the field of graphic design in the Jordanian universities is poor in terms of quality and quantity. There is a shortage of qualified teachers, lack of funds, heavy teaching loads for existing faculty members and shortcomings in promotion regulations.

About the Author

Dr. Hussam Al Qur’an is an Amman-based designer, assistant professor at Zarqa University and design entrepreneur at 303 Productions. He founded several companies in the fields of advertising, design, and creative solutions. He also has 20 years experience leading creative and production teams in the Middle East and Australia.