Content Overview

This class is concerned with publication design. Readings, discussions, exercises and projects will examine the history, terminology and technology related to publication design, typography and visual communication.

Course Objectives
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Upon successful completion of this course a student will be able to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of the historical development and contemporary issues of publication design


• Comprehension of typographic/publication/visual communication terminology


• Application of technology related to typography, publication design and visual communication


• Synthesis of visual skills


• Critical evaluation of composition for the purpose of communication

Required Text
Please bring with you to class on September 8, 2008
Publication Design Workbook
by Timothy Samara