History of Graphic Design
ARTS-303

This course will cover a basic history of graphic design and important developments that have brought about the field of design. The student will look at some of the aesthetic, social, political, and economic trends that have impacted design over time and how they impact Christians as well as the world at large. This course is important for undergraduate students in order for them to understand how past trends and work play a major role in providing inspiration for contemporary design. This course will demonstrate both the differences and parallels to the field of fine art, with a special eye on the idea that design has the power to change the hearts and minds of the audience.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify major graphic styles from the past.
2. Recognize techniques and media used in graphic art.
3. Relate historic styles and their influences to the present.
4. Recognize prominent graphic artists and their contribution to the development of popular styles.

Required Resource

Click on the following link to view the required resource(s) for the term in which you are registered: Liberty University Online Bookstore.

Additional Materials for Learning

1. 1. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
   2. Internet access (broadband recommended)
   3. Canvas recommended browsers
   4. Microsoft Office

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each Discussion. Each thread must be at least 200 words, demonstrate course-related knowledge, and be supported by biblical principles and at least 2 sources cited in current MLA format. One source may be the course textbook. In addition to the thread, the student will reply to the threads of at least 2 classmates. Each reply must be at least 100 words and must also be supported by biblical principles.

For Parts 1–7, the student will create a 2-page spread with a 300–500-word essay and a digital composition of at least 3 images. Each essay must include at least 2 sources cited in current MLA format, 1 of which may be the course textbook. For Part 8, the student will compile Parts 1–7 and design an e-book.

Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned Module: Week. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 10 multiple-choice questions, and have a 1-hour time limit.

Course Assignments, including discussions, exams, and other graded assignments, should be submitted on time.

If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email.

Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:

1. Late assignments submitted within one week after the due date will receive up to a 10% deduction.
2. Assignments submitted more than one week and less than 2 weeks late will receive up to a 20% deduction.
3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted outside of special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the instructor.
4. Group projects, including group discussion threads and/or replies, and assignments will not be accepted after the due date outside of special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the instructor.

Students with a disability and those with medical conditions associated with pregnancy may contact Liberty University’s Online Office of Disability Accommodation Support (ODAS) at [email protected] for accommodations.  Such accommodations require appropriate documentation of your condition.   For more information about ODAS and the accommodations process, including how to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.liberty.edu/online/online-disability-accommodation-support/. Requests for accommodations not related to disabilities or pregnancy must be directed to the Registrar’s Office, which generally handles medical needs support.

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In an effort to comply with U.S. Department of Education policies, attendance is measured by physical class attendance or any submission of a required assignment within the enrollment dates of the course (such as examinations, written papers or projects, any discussion posts, etc.) or initiating any communication with one’s professor regarding an academic subject. More information regarding the attendance policy can be found in the Academic Course Catalogs. Regular attendance in online courses is expected throughout the length of the term. Students who do not attend within the first week of a sub-term by submitting a required academic assignment (such as the Course Requirements Checklist, an examination, written paper or project, discussion post, or other academic activity) will be dropped from the course. Students who wish to re-engage in the course are encouraged to contact Academic Advising to discuss their enrollment options. Students who begin an online course, but at some point in the semester cease attending, and do not provide official notification to withdraw, will be assigned a grade of “FN” (Failure for Non-Attendance). Students wishing to withdraw from courses after the official start date should familiarize themselves with the withdrawal policy.

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