ART 236 - Graphic Design History

1 Units

This course is an overview of the history of visual communication with an emphasis on graphic design. The history of writing systems and images, and their interaction, will be explored in order to develop a better understanding of communication. Letterforms and design thinking will be studied from the development of the printed page to the present, with particular emphasis on the past century of design. Slide lectures and readings on graphic design history and theory will focus on grounding design in cultural and historical context. History-based design projects will be included.

Fixed/Variable Credit: Fixed Credit
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Repeatable: Y
Credit Type Code: Letter Grade