ART 236 Graphic Design and Visual Culture: Seeing, Thinking, Making

This introductory course explores how graphic design shapes and makes meaning in the context of visual culture. A foundation of skills in typography, image creation, and design will be developed utilizing a range of hands-on and digital processes. Students will observe, analyze, and respond to examples of visual culture through the creation of various design projects. The class will trace key developments in historical and contemporary design issues and practice. Students will creatively and critically probe aspects of style, form, representation, and content as 'meaning makers' in the broader visual culture.