History of Communication Design

Throughout human history, the design of visual communication has been a necessary and culturally important attribute of all societies. From the invention of alphabets to new media technology, mankind has evolved in tandem with advancements in communication. This course will enlighten students and provide a foundation of visual design systems in historical context.

Course Number: ART-40671
Credit: 1.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Graphic Design

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10/3/2019 - 10/24/2019

$195

In-class

Cancelled

• SECTION ID:

  143254

• CLASS TYPE:

  In-class, Traditional Classroom instruction

• INSTRUCTOR:

  Conover, David, President: AIGA San Diego, Owner: StudioConover

  David Conover, along with his wife Celia, are co-owners of studioConover, a cross-discipline design firm specializing in marketing communication and architectural exterior consultation for the built environment. He is past-president of AIGA San Diego, the local chapter of AIGA.org . AIGA is the design profession’s oldest and largest professional membership organization for design—with 70 chapters and more than 25,000 members worldwide. Conover is also a board member of The Design Forward Alliance and The San Diego Repertory Theatre. He received a BFA in graphic design from Arizona State University.

• TEXTBOOKS:

  REQUIRED

  Meggs' History of Graphic Design 6th
  by Philip B. Meggs
  ISBN / ASIN: 9781118772058

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No UCSD parking permit required.
  No visitors permitted.
  No refunds after: 10/9/2019.
  

• NOTE:

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
10/3/2019	Thu	6:30 p.m.	8:15 p.m.	TBD
10/10/2019	Thu	6:30 p.m.	8:15 p.m.	TBD
10/17/2019	Thu	6:30 p.m.	8:15 p.m.	TBD
10/24/2019	Thu	6:30 p.m.	8:15 p.m.	TBD