At a Far Distance, True Colours and Shapes: Possibilities for distance learning in web design education

Abstract

Higher education has embraced the advantages of distance learning, but while current distance learning environments can be utilized for teaching visual designs at a distance, they are not ideal for the task. Simultaneously, the professional community has registered disappointment with student outcomes in web and interaction design programs. There two circumstances can be used as a rationale for conceptualizing an improvised distance learning environment model for teaching design. Using Action Research Methodology as a model for exploration this thesis presents a speculative improved model of distance learning aimed at visual design courses.