A study of the development of visual communication in art, graphic design, illustration and popular culture from the prehistory to the present. The influence of political, social technological and commercial forces will be discussed and analyzed, with an emphasis on the use and interpretation of imagery, symbols, and type in design.
This class requires in-person meetings and the use of Canvas. There will be a synchronous online Zoom session on August 29 from 6:10-9:00 pm to introduce the class. In-person meetings will take place on 4 separate Thursdays, 6:10-9:00 pm at the Mission Campus: Sept 5 [Mission 012], Sept 26 [Mission 205], Nov 7 [Mission 012], Nov 21 [Mission 012]. Students will also complete coursework in Canvas, which must be accessed using an internet-enabled device. For course details, students must check the instructor鈥檚 website.
Recommended Preparation, ESL 186 or placement in ESL 188 or readiness for college-level English