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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog

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ARTH 474 - History of Graphic Design

This course presents a survey of the history of graphic design from ancient to modern. The subject is investigated in the context of relevant historical and cultural events such as the origins of the alphabet, the invention of typesetting and printing, the industrial revolution, and the digital revolution. Although the course focuses on graphic design and communication systems, it stresses connections between history of graphic design and history of architecture, the decorative arts, and product design. Cross-Listed with ARTH 574

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall and Winter

Prerequisites - ARTH 263
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Sophomore standing or above

Keywords: art, history, graphic design

Equivalent Courses: ARTH 574. ART 459
Updates: Course Rotation added 9/2014; Equivalent Courses updated 7/2014, Graduate Credit rescinded 7/2014, effective Winter 2015; Graduate Credit added 7/2011

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