ART 399X ST: History of Visual Communications

This is an art history course tracing the historical evolution of the disciplines for which professional training is provided in the B.F.A. Graphic Design and illustration concentrations. The history of visual communications is a living, breathing part of your lives, whether you are a design /illustration student or a layperson. Thus for students enrolled in these programs, the content of this course is prologue to the professional work which you will one day produce. This historical content is the foundation for creative work produced in the studio component of the program. In a broader context, the content provides an awareness of the historical antecedents of several fields which are a vital component of advertising, graphic design, illustration, and photography.