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COURSE DESCRIPTION

GRDSN109 — History of Design  (5 cr)

This course focuses on major design movements as they relate to visual communication. Beginning with the invention of writing and continuing to present- day key ideas, social/political/cultural developments and technologies are examined. Through observations and comparisons, the course illustrates the relationships between various design disciplines. This course requires research, writing and presentation of exploring visual communications role in society and popular culture. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (SFCC)
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