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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
APGR 15 | Title:
HISTORY GRAPHIC DESIGN |
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| Full Title:
History of Graphic Design |
| Last Reviewed:3/12/2007 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
APGR 55
Catalog Description:
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Exploration of the development of graphic design. A broad survey of notable stages and accomplishments in the evolution of graphic design from prehistory to the present. Examines how, through the centuries, particular cultures, movements, works and individuals affect graphic design today.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Exploration of the development of graphic design. A broad survey of notable stages and accomplishments in the evolution of graphic design from prehistory to the present. Examines how, through the centuries, particular cultures, movements, works and individuals affect graphic design today.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | Spring 2008
| Inactive: | Fall 2010
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| Area: | E
| Humanities
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | C1 | Arts | Spring 2008 | Fall 2010 |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | 3A | Arts | Spring 2008 | Fall 2010 |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 2008 | Inactive: | Fall 2010 |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 2008 | Inactive: | Fall 2010 |
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| C-ID: |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Evaluate and interpret the content of our present graphic and visual
communications environment through understanding the sources of modern
graphic design.
2. Analyze and describe past graphic design movements styles as they
reflect the culture of various periods from prehistory to modern times.
3. Examine how our lives are influenced by our relationship to the graphic
and visual communications environments around us.
4. Develop ideas for new design through exposure to alternative graphic
and visual design styles.
5. Locate and utilize resources from graphic design history.
6. Evaluate the multicultural and gender influences on Western design by
identifying global contributions.
Topics and Scope
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I. Introduction
A. Essence of graphic design
1. Bring order and clarity to information
2. Give visual form to ideas and concepts
3. Store knowledge in graphic form
4. Give expression and feeling to artifacts that document human
experience
B. Origin of the term "graphic design"
C. Importance of being literate in the history of the profession
II. Graphic Design: The Visual Message from Prehistory through the
Medieval Era
A. The invention of writing
B. Alphabets
C. Middle Eastern contributions
D. Asian contributions
E. Illuminated manuscripts
III. Origins of European Typography and Design for Printing
A. Printing comes to Europe
B. The German illustrated book
C. Renaissance graphic design
D. Eighteenth century typographic originality
IV. The Industrial Revolution: Impact of Industrial Technology upon
Visual Arts
A. Arts and Crafts movement and its heritage
B. Art Nouveau
C. Genesis of twentieth century design
V. Modernist Era: Graphic Design in the First Half of the Twentieth
Century
A. Influence of modern art
B. Pictorial modernism
C. New language of form
D. The Bauhaus and the new typography
E. Modern movement in America
VI. Age of Information: Graphic Design in the Global Village
A. International typographic style
B. The New York School
C. Corporate identity and visual systems
D. Conceptual image
E. National visions within a global dialogue
1. Japan
2. Latin America and the Hispanic contribution
F. Postmodern design
G. Women in graphic design
H. Digital revolution and beyond
Assignments:
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Representative assignments:
1. Locate and compile examples of visual/graphic communication from each
of the 5 major eras discussed.
2. Compile an annotated bibliography of research resources.
3. Field trip (will replace one day of class lecture).
4. Report on class field trip (3-5 pages).
5. Term paper (6-10 pages, illustrated).
6. Midterm; final exam.
7. Reading: 25 - 40 pages per week.
8. Weekly reading reports, 2-3 pages each.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
40 - 60% |
| Term papers, Annotated bibliography; reports. | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
5 - 10% |
| Locate and compile examples | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
30 - 50% |
| Multiple choice, Completion, Short answer; essay. | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
5 - 10% |
| Attendance and participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Meggs' History of Graphic Design. Alston W. Purvis. John Wiley & Sons,
Inc., 2005.
Graphic Design: A History. Alain Weill. Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 2004.
Objects of Desire: Design and Society, 1750-1980. Adrian Forty. Thames &
Hudson Limited, 1986.
The Total Package: The Evolution and Secret Meanings of Boxes, Bottles,
Cans and Tubes. Thomas Hine. DIANE Publishing Company, 2001.
The Machine Age in America. Richard Guy Wilson. Harry N. Abrams, 1986.
Instructor prepared materials.
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