DSN2001 – History of Design
Course Description
Visual communications and graphic design have played a key role in the evolution of communication through a number of historical and social art movements. Graphic design has had a major impact on civilizations over the ages. Students explore graphic design’s many influences, including the invention of writing and alphabets, the origins of printing and typography, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Modern Art, and Postmodern design, to the present-day computer revolution and its influence on the many forms of contemporary visual communication that surround us every day.
Course Details
| Semester: | Fall |
| Campus: | Ottawa |
| Start Date: | Week of September 20th |
| End Date: | Week of December 13th |
| Link Code: | |
| Number of Weeks: | 12 |
| Hours per week: | 3.5 |
| Campus Visits per Week: | N/A |
| Delivery Type: | Congregated (Asynchronous) |
| Schedule: | N/A |
| Associated Area of Interest | General (Arts in Society) |
| Associated College Program: | N/A |
Students should be prepared to complete learning by:
| X | submitting multiple written assignments |
|---|---|
| X | using research and essay writing strategies |
| delivering presentations | |
| X | participating in group-based activities |
| completing hands-on learning | |
| learning in a fast-paced environment | |
| X | completing online work |
| performing highly-specialized tasks | |
| using industry software tools |
What can I do with this course in the future?
| If you enjoyed your dual credit course and are interested in continuing your education at Algonquin College, this course may apply to many programs! See here for information about General Electives and see here for information about applying for exemptions. But this course does come from our General Arts and Science programs – learn more by clicking on the link to your right. |
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