Design History and Context

DESMA X 479.3D

Gain a broad understanding of design and its dynamic past to create inspired projects in the present.

What you can learn.

Identify significant designers and design movements
Recognize key artists and illustrators who have had a significant impact on design
Develop an understanding of the chronology of graphic design periods and styles
Understand the effect of changing technologies on the field of graphic design
Identity the usage of historical styles of graphic design in contemporary graphics
Identity the usage of historical styles of graphic design in contemporary graphics
Create portfolio pieces inspired by the designers and movements studied

About this course:

Gain a broad understanding of design and its dynamic past to discover inspiration for the present. Survey the history of visual communication, design's sociopolitical and cultural contexts, and the artistic and technological characteristics of various movements. Students create portfolio pieces inspired by the designers and movements studied.

Prerequisites

DESMA X 479.6A Design Fundamentals, DESMA X 481.99Z InDesign, and DESMA X 479.4A Typography.

Winter 2023 Schedule

January 12 - March 23

This section has no set meeting times.

Available

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Instructor: Patrick Hruby

389743

Fee:

$789.00

Online

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ENROLL BY: Jan 12, 2023

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Refund Deadline

No refunds after January 16, 2023

January 11 - March 22

Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT

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Instructor: Shirin Raban

389733

Fee:

$789.00

In-Person

Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood

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ENROLL BY: Jan 11, 2023

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No refunds after January 18, 2023

Course Requirements

Book: Meggs' History of Graphic Design by Philip B. Meggs, Alston W. Purvis

ISBN 978-1118772058

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Wed Jan 11, 2023

6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT