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Dec 17, 2024
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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 Normal (A-F)
May not be repeated for additional credit
Course Rotation: Fall and Winter
Prerequisites - One ”ARTH” course (3 credit hours)
Other Restrictions -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Sophomore standing or above
Additional Information:
Keywords: art , history , graphic design
Equivalent Courses: ARTH 574. ART 459
Updates: Change to prerequisites 12/2019, effective Fall 2020; Course Rotation added 9/2014; Equivalent Courses updated 7/2014, Graduate Credit rescinded 7/2014, effective Winter 2015; Graduate Credit added 7/2011
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