DESGD 349
History of Graphic Design
Design
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Survey of graphic design historical periods from pre-history to present day.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Design majors or instructor's permission only.
Note
Available to majors only until August 1. The course will be open to minors on August 2.
Title
Incorporate Historical Design Knowledge
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to skillfully incorporate historical design cues into modern design problems and avoid repeating mistakes and ineffective ideas from the past.
Title
Visual Communication Solutions Throughout History
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how designers from different historical eras resolved visual communication problems, including by communicating efficiently, working with clients, resolving the tension between innovation and the status quo, balancing commercial requirements with personal expression, and achieving economic viability while contributing something valuable to the world.
Title
Historical Contributions to Design
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to recognize the contributions and motivations of leaders in the field of graphic design and use that knowledge to become better citizens and contributors of the graphic design profession.
Title
Design Writing & Thinking
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to effectively write about graphic design, thinking, and communicating in a way that allows readers who are not designers to understand important concepts related to design.
