SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 2:41:20 AMGD 15 Course Outline as of Summer 2017

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  GD 15Title:  HISTORY GRAPHIC DESIGN  
Full Title:  History of Graphic Design
Last Reviewed:4/25/2022

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled3.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled52.50
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled03 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00Total 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: 

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: Untitled document
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:Fall 2010
Inactive: 
 Area:E
Humanities
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 C1ArtsFall 2010
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 3AArtsFall 2010
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2010Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2010Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

Approval and Dates
Version:03Course Created/Approved: 9/28/2009
Version Created:11/8/2016Course Last Modified:1/2/2021
Submitter:Abe FarkasCourse Last Full Review:4/25/2022
Version Status:Approved Changed CoursePrereq Created/Approved:4/25/2022
Version Status Date:11/28/2016Semester Last Taught:Fall 2020
Version Term Effective:Summer 2017Term Inactive:Spring 2021


COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Identify, analyze, and evaluate current graphic design within the context of past graphic design movements as to the design's effectiveness and influence on our modern day-to-day lives.
2.  Find effective resources from graphic design history to apply to modern design.
 

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Upon completion of the course, students 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. Asian contributions
  D. 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. The epoch of typographic genius
IV. The Industrial Revolution: Impact of Industrial Technology upon Visual Arts
  A. Arts and Crafts movement
  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. Postmodern design
  F. National visions within a global dialogue
      1. Japan
      2. Latin America and the Hispanic contribution
  G. Women in graphic design
  H. Digital revolution and beyond

Assignments:
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1. Daily in-class, hands-on exercises and notes relating to subject material under discussion.
2. Compile an annotated bibliography of research resources.
3. Offset lithography paper (1,000 words).
4. Term paper (1,500-2,000 words, illustrated) with annotated bibliography of research resources.
5. 15-20 quizzes and exams
6. Reading: 25 - 40 pages per week.

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 paper with annotated bibliography and Offset lithography paper
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
5 - 10%
Research resources and in-class exercises
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%
15-20 quizzes and exams
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
5 - 10%
Attendance, participation in daily discussions


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Meggs' History of Graphic Design (6th). Meggs, Philip B. & Purvis, Alston W. Wiley: 2016.
Graphic Design: A History. Weil, Alainl. Harry N. Abrams, Inc.: 2004 (classic).

OTHER REQUIRED ELEMENTS

Student Preparation
 Matric Assessment Required:ERequires English Assessment
 Prerequisites-generate description:NPNo Prerequisite
 Advisories-generate description:AAuto-Generated Text
 Prereq-provisional:NNO
 Prereq/coreq-registration check:NNo Prerequisite Rules Exist
 Requires instructor signature:NInstructor's Signature Not Required
   
BASIC INFORMATION, HOURS/UNITS & REPEATABILITY
 Method of instruction:02Lecture
 71Internet-Based, Simultaneous Interaction
 72Internet-Based, Delayed Interaction
 Area department:CSComputer Studies
 Division:72Arts & Humanities
 Special topic course:NNot a Special Topic Course
 Program Status:1Both Certificate and Major Applicable
 Repeatability:00Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
 Repeat group id:  
   
SCHEDULING
 Audit allowed:NNot Auditable
 Open entry/exit:NNot Open Entry/Open Exit
 Credit by Exam:NCredit by examination not allowed
 Budget code: Program:0000Unrestricted
 Budget code: Activity:0702Graphic Design
   
OTHER CODES
Disciplines:Graphic Arts
OR
Graphic Arts
 Basic Skills:NNot a Basic Skills Course
 Level below transfer:YNot Applicable
 CVU/CVC status:NNot Distance Ed
 Distance Ed Approved:YExclusively online or other technology based instruction
 Emergency Distance Ed Approved:YFully Online
Partially Online
Online with flexible in-person activities
 Credit for Prior Learning:NAgency Exam
NCBE
NIndustry Credentials
NPortfolio
 Non-credit category:YNot Applicable, Credit Course
 Classification:YCareer-Technical Education
 SAM classification:CClearly Occupational
 TOP code:1030.00Graphic Art and Design
 Work-based learning:NDoes Not Include Work-Based Learning
 DSPS course:NNO
 In-service:NNot an in-Service Course

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