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Nov 22, 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.
Often cross-listed with ARTH 574
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall
Prerequisites - One ”ARTH” course (3 credit hours)
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Sophomore standing or above
Equivalent Course(s) - ARTH 574. ART 459
Course History -
Course Rotation updated 5/2022; 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12/2019, effective Fall 2020; Course Rotation added 9/2014; Equivalent Courses updated 7/2014, Graduate Credit rescinded 7/2014, effective Winter 2015; Graduate Credit added 7/2011
art , history , graphic design
Winter 2025 Course Sections
Fall 2024 Course Sections
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