Design History and Context

DESMA X 479.3D

Gain a broad understanding of design and its dynamic past to create inspired projects in the present.

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Starting at $875.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Identify significant designers and design movements
  • Recognize key artists and illustrators who have had a significant impact on design
  • Develop an understanding of the chronology of graphic design periods and styles
  • Understand the effect of changing technologies on the field of graphic design
  • Identity the usage of historical styles of graphic design in contemporary graphics
  • Identity the usage of historical styles of graphic design in contemporary graphics
  • Create portfolio pieces inspired by the designers and movements studied

About this course:

Gain a broad understanding of design and its dynamic past to discover inspiration for the present. Survey the history of visual communication, design's sociopolitical and cultural contexts, and the artistic and technological characteristics of various movements. Students create portfolio pieces inspired by the designers and movements studied.
Prerequisites
DESMA X 479.6A Design Fundamentals, DESMA X 481.99Z InDesign and DESMA X 479.4A Typography.

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:30PM - 8:00PM PT
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Instructor: Shirin Raban
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Fee:
$875.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

This hybrid section is made up of live online zoom and online instruction.

International Students: This hybrid section is not considered In Person for immigration purposes.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 15, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: A Graphic History of Graphic Design
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Wed Jan 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Design Communication Arts
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