Sections AA

Instructor Information:

Prerequisites: A minimum Reading Compass score of 80 or Reading Asset score of 40.

Concurrent Enrollment: GRDSN 101, 102, 103 and 104 or permission of instructor

Course Description:
This is a competency-based course that 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 reading, research, writing and presentation of exploring visual communications role in society and popular culture.

Required Textbook(s):

History of Graphic Design by Philip Meggs

Activities

• Activities may include lectures, exercises, research, written papers, and exams.

Week One: Program Overview and Chapters 1, 2 (Quiz 10 pts)

Week Two: September 24-28th, Chapters 1, 2 (Quiz 10 pts)

Week Three: October 1-5th, Chapters 3, 4 (Quiz 10 pts)

Week Four: October 8-12th, Chapters 5, 6 (Quiz 10 pts)

Week Five: October 15-19th, Chapters 7, 8 (Quiz 10 pts)

Week Six: October 22-26th, Chapter 9, 10 (Quiz 10 pts)

Week Seven: October 29 - Nov.2nd, Chapters 11, 12 (Quiz 10 pts)

Week Eight: November 5-9th, Chapters 13, 14 (Quiz 10 pts)

Week Nine: November 12-16th, Chapters 15, 16 (Quiz 10 pts) Note: Holiday Mon. Nov. 12th

Week Ten: November 19-23rd, Chapters 17, 18 (Quiz 10 pts) Note: Holiday Wed. Nov. 21st - 23rd

Week Eleven: November 26-30th, Chapters 19, 20, 21 (Quiz 10 pts)

Week Twelve: December 3-7th, Chapters 22, 23, 24 (Quiz 10 pts)

Grading / Evaluation:

There are 11 quizzes. You will need to purchase 11 scantrons at the book store and bring them to class. Each quiz is worth 10 pts. The lowest scored quiz will be eliminated.
Total Points Achievable = 100 points

4.0 = 100-90 points
3.0 = 89-80 points
2.0 = 79-70 points
1.0 = 69-60 points
0.0 = 59 and below

Attendance: Two un-excused absences allowed.
After two absences, students are docked 5 points for every absence.

Note: This information is tentative and may change as the course proceeds.

Be prepared: Read and study the chapters. Participate in class discussions.

Communication: Email is required for this course. If you do not have an email account at home, you can sign up for free email at:

http://mail.yahoo.com or http://www.hotmail.com

You may access your email using the lab, however please do not use the lab for "chat" or general web surfing.

Note: This course syllabus is only for the quarter listed above and appropriate changes may be made by the faculty. Also, future syllabi for this course may be different.