GRID 250 - Graphic Design History

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

This studio course focuses on the history of graphic design. Students will examine historic design and art movements and the thinking behind the work produced in context. Students will learn how designers in history developed, prototyped and used available materials. Emphasis is placed on developing design solutions in relationship to historic movements and designers. Students will learn the history of inventions that changed graphic design, how graphic design was reproduced, applied, and presented to the audience. Prerequisite: GRID 307, 205, and GRID 160. Course Objectives 1. Compare and contrast art and design movements. 2. Analyze how inventions changed how graphic design was produced and presented. 3. Summarize historic design styles and designers. 4. Research and critique historic design projects. Create design projects in relation to art and design movement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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