ART 362: History of Graphic Design

This course explores the history of graphic design and the impact that the field has had on social institutions and thought into the present period. Topics include pre-historic mark-making; the invention of writing and the alphabet; the medieval manuscript; the origins of printing and typography; renaissance graphic design; the development of photography; Victorian and Art Nouveau Graphics; Modern Art and its impact on design; historical and contemporary visual identity programs; conceptual images and post-modern designs; computer graphics. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking and on written communications skills. Image study, concluding research and a field trip are included.