History of Visual Communication

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3 Lecture. Introductory survey of major themes and historical phases of visual communication, and its historical development, key people who shaped its progress, and events that linked contributions to civilization. Students will be able to: identify and describe major historical developments in the history of visual communication; demonstrate their understanding of the impact of writing, printing technologies, typography, photography, and graphic design on visual culture; describe the influences of cultural heritage and the history of visual communication on contemporary visual communication strategies and literacy.