ART 159 - Graphic Design History

Institution:

Westmoreland County Community College

Subject:

Art

Description:

This course spans the first impulses of visual mark-making and symbolic expression to current streams of thought and changes in the graphic design profession. While technology has changed drastically through the years, the basic principles of visual communication are still relevant. The approach is to demonstrate the links between graphic works and the social forces and conditions of their production. Knowing this history gives insights to the reasoning, meaning, and critical knowledge to understand the expanding field of graphic professions. This course will be offered online.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.westmoreland.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 925-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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