russ prior :: learn :: think :: design

Personal Learning Theory :: Modern Social Cognitivism

My personal teaching philosophy builds on a hybrid of social learning theory, early cognitivism, and contemporary cognitivism, which I describe as Modern Social Cognitivism. Why do I assign such a label to my philosophy on teaching? Simple, this is my personal paradigm for organizing previous knowledge, what I observe in the current instruction environment, and the process for placing context to interpret and respond on an individual basis.

fall 2008

> sdsu :: art 344a :: Design for the Internet [sec 03 M + W @ 10am]
> sdsu :: art 344a :: Design for the Internet [sec 01 M + W @ 1pm]
> sdsu :: art 344a :: Design for the Internet [sec 02 M + W @ 4pm]
> sdsu :: art 240 :: Digital Media [sec 03 Tu + TH @ 4pm]

> miracosta :: mat 120 :: interactive media production [F+9am]

spring 2008

> sdsu :: art 339a :: Software for Graphic design [sec 03 T+7pm]
> sdsu :: art 441 :: Information Graphics [sec 01 T+TH+1pm]
> sdsu :: art 441 :: Information Graphics [sec 02 T+TH+4pm]
> sdsu :: art 496 :: Software for Graphic design: Web [T+11am]
> sdsu :: art 496 :: Software for Graphic design: Motion [Th+11am]

> miracosta :: imt 170 :: motion graphics [M+5:30pm]
> miracosta :: imt 120 :: interactive media production [F+9am]

fall 2007

> sdsu :: art 339a :: Software for Graphic design [ sec 03 T+Th+11am-11:50am ]
> sdsu :: art 441 :: Information Graphics [ sec 01 T+TH+1pm ]
> sdsu :: art 441 :: Information Graphics [ sec 02 T+TH+4pm ]
> sdsu :: art 496 :: Software for Graphic design: Motion [ sec 01 T+7pm ]
> sdsu :: art 496 :: Software for Graphic design: Web [ sec 02 Th+7pm ]

> miracosta :: imt 120 :: multimedia production [ W + 5pm-9:25pm ]

summer 2007

> sdsu :: art 344 :: Design for the Internet [sec 01 M - TH@1pm]

spring 2007

> sdsu :: art 441 :: Information Graphics [sec 01 T+TH+1pm]
> sdsu :: art 441 :: Information Graphics [sec 02 T+TH+4pm]
> sdsu :: art 296 :: Software for Graphic Design [sec 02 F+11am]
> sdsu :: art 296 :: Software for Graphic design [sec 03]
> sdsu :: art 496 :: Software for Graphic design: Web [F+1pm]
> sdsu :: art 496 :: Software for Graphic design: Motion [T+7pm]

fall 2006

> sdsu :: art 240 :: Digital Media
> sdsu :: art 242 :: Typoraphy 1
> sdsu :: art 296 :: Software for Graphic Design [sec 02]
> sdsu :: art 296 :: Software for Graphic design [sec 03]
> miracosta :: imt 120 :: multimedia production [M + W]
> miracosta :: imt 120 :: multimedia production [Th]

spring 2006 :: archived

The following semesters are on permanent archive

spring 2005 :: fall 2005
spring 2004 :: fall 2004
spring 2003 :: fall 2003
spring 2002 :: fall 2002
spring 2001 :: fall 2001
spring 2000 :: fall 2000
spring 1999 :: fall 1999
spring 1998 :: fall 1998
spring 1997 :: fall 1997
spring 1996 :: fall 1996

spring 1995 :: fall 1995
spring 1994 :: fall 1994
fall 1993

My personal design philosophy :: Simplicity

My personal design philosophy and style echo both the gestalt and the principle of economy. Gestalt theory mandates no single element more important than the sum of the total, while the rule of parsimony, or principle of economy states plurality should not be assumed without necessity; or, in modern English, keep it simple. This rule or principle was often used by the philosopher, William Ockham, and has become known as, Ockham's Razor.


	Bassford :: view Active Home furniture design business to business web site solution.
	R2 Toolkit :: view Online toolkit, designed to aid marine managers with issues concerning coral reefs and spawning aggregations.
	Just Friends :: view Online resource for individuals interested in attending or sponsoring social and philanthropic events in southern California.


	Identity :: view Current identity packages and corporate logo concepts. NPA case study :: view
	Editorial :: view Editorial and advertising design concepts for Surfing, Volleyball, and Bodyboarding Magazine.
	Advertising :: view Print advertising and marketing materials for Bassford, Uhula, and San Diego State University.


	Fusion :: view Product design, name development, engineering drawings, and photography. Patented design.
	Montserrat :: view Product design, name development, and engineering drawings. Patented design.
	Triumph :: view Product design, name development, and engineering drawings. Patented design.

spring 2006 :: archived

spring 2005 :: fall 2005 spring 2004 :: fall 2004 spring 2003 :: fall 2003 spring 2002 :: fall 2002 spring 2001 :: fall 2001 spring 2000 :: fall 2000 spring 1999 :: fall 1999 spring 1998 :: fall 1998 spring 1997 :: fall 1997 spring 1996 :: fall 1996

spring 2005 :: fall 2005
spring 2004 :: fall 2004
spring 2003 :: fall 2003
spring 2002 :: fall 2002
spring 2001 :: fall 2001
spring 2000 :: fall 2000
spring 1999 :: fall 1999
spring 1998 :: fall 1998
spring 1997 :: fall 1997
spring 1996 :: fall 1996