ART 159 - History of Communication Design KCC AA/DA

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

6hours lecture/lab per week Prerequisite(s): ART with a grade of "C" or higher; ART 2 with a grade of "C" or higher; satisfactory completion of the History of Communication Design portfolio review or acceptance into a NMA AS specializatioComment: ART may not be audited. ART 159 is a chronological survey of design history with an emphasis on work from the Victorian Period through the present. International, political, social and technological issues are also addressed in relationship to visual arts and design disciplines. A studio component integrates research with design projects. Upon successful completion of ART 159, the student should be able to: Explore and identify the key periods of communication design. Analyze historical and contemporary communication design styles. Research a design period and present a visual solution based on that period. Research and analyze historical influences on design in the contemporary world. Analyze and apply the visual elements of line, shape, value, color, texture, time, motion and the design principles of balance, rhythm, repetition, emphasis, contrast, variation, and unity to historical design assignments. Review and analyze the way in which international, political, social and technological issues are related to visual arts and design disciplines. Complete the creative problem-solving process from the preliminary planning stage and exploration through revisions to the final product. Experiment by taking risks through the process of exploration during the creative problem solving process. Demonstrate skill with media and application as a result of experiencing various techniques. Work effectively as a team member to achieve creative decisions. Demonstrate strong group communication skills and the ability to speak clearly during critiques. Write about and defend the conceptual merits of work produced for the course.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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