COMM 165 - Introduction to Visual Communication

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

COMMUNICATION

Description:

Prerequisites: COMM 100 or COMM 101This course is an elementary introduction to the principles of visualcommunication. Students are introduced to theories of perception,Gestalt, cognitive load, concepts of form, pattern, color, compositionand function while exploring basic problem solving strategies intwo-dimensional space. Emphasis is on the development of visualawareness and visual literacy as it concerns the creation of accurateand responsible messages.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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