California Institute of the Arts
Ideas from the History of Graphic Design
California Institute of the Arts

Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

This course is part of Graphic Design Specialization

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 10 hours
Learn at your own pace
98%
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(2,465 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 10 hours
Learn at your own pace
98%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Learn about the history of graphic design

  • Understand the emergence of design as a recognized practice

  • Learn about graphic design radicalism in late 1950s to early 1970s

  • Make informed design choices

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4 quizzes

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This week we are going to take a look at the effects of industrialization in the late 19th century, and how goods were produced, sold, and marketed.

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14 videos8 readings1 quiz1 peer review1 discussion prompt

This week, we'll look at how the work and teachings of The Bauhaus (1919-1933), and how design emerged as a recognized practice.

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11 videos1 reading1 quiz1 peer review

Modernism in mid-century America through the eyes of four key designers.

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13 videos1 reading1 quiz1 peer review

Design practice in the late 1950s to early 1970s was new, radical and divergent. To show you just how varied it was, we’ll look at the work of four key players/movements.

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14 videos5 readings1 quiz1 peer review

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Louise Sandhaus
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