ART 2230 - 101 The History of Graphic Design

ED MIDGETT- Summer 2015 OFFICE: Room 222. Wey Hall.9:00 - 11:05 MWTTH Wey Hall Room 318 OFFICE HOURS: by appointment posted on doorPhone #: 262-2393 Class Website ~ edmidgett.net Instructor email ~ midgettae@appstate.edu

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:The text for this course is Meggs’ History of Graphic Design, Fith Edition (New York: Wiley, 2006). There will also be important lectures and online media resources posted on the class website. Students will be expected to have viewed these resources in addition to reading the text. You are expected to read the reading assignment for each class ses-sion, which appears in the calendar section, by the time indicated before class time. The lectures will be based on the assumption that you have read and prepared for each class.

The History of Graphic Design is being developed for online delivery. The semester will consist of a hybird structure consisting of watching online lectures and then meeting in class for discussion and test reviews before the exams.

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES:

ART 2230. History of Graphic DesignA historical survey of visual communication, this course highlights key graphic designers and meta-disciplinary cre-ative thinkers that have shaped significant innovations in the field. Examining relevant artistic, cultural, and techno-logical events provides a context for understanding contemporary graphic design practice. Lecture three hours.

Course Objective This course is a survey of the historical evolution of graphic communication, with a special focus on significant graphic design work from the late 19th century to the present. At the end of this course you should be able to discuss the evo-lution of visual communications starting from the turn of the Twentieth Century until the present. Students will gain skills in critical thinking looking at graphic design work from a range of perspectives: formal design aspects; technical aspects and innovations; social/political/historical contexts; intended message and intended audience; personal and cultural expression. Students will gain insights into the social, political, and cultural context of graphic design.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^GRADES WILL BE DETERMINED FROM THE FOLLOWING:

from reading assignments from Megg's History of Graphic Design20% TEST 1 Part I The Prologue to Graphic Design20% TEST 2 Part II A Graphic Renaissance20% TEST 3 Part III The Bridge to the Twentieth Century20% TEST 4 Part IV The Modernist Era20% TEST 5 Part V The Age of Informationall tests will also have questions from online resources and assignments.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ABSENCES/ATTENDANCEAttendance is mandatory. You are responsible for all material presented in class, even if you are not in attendance. Do not make appointments during class. See other professors, administrators, doctors, etc. on your own time.Legitimate absences of an official nature must be verified by a letter from a doctor, lawyer, teacher. If you know you are going to miss class or submit an assignment late, please notify me ahead of time. Except for extreme circum-stances, no absences are allowed for exams or tests. Check the final exam schedule before making any travel plans. It is up to you to schedule a time to make up an exam within a week of its original date. It is not my responsibility to monitor your schedule. Failure to make and execute appropriate arrangements in a timely manner will result in a grade of 0 on the exam.

You must present documentation either prior to or immediately following an absence: • Illness/Injury: Letter on official stationary from the attending physician including the dates. • Death of Immediate Family Member: Obituary or letter from attending clergy. • Professional/School Related Activity: Letter from appropriate department/faculty on official stationary.

Please keep in mind that while many of the images shown in class can be found in the History of Graphic Design, I will augment my lectures with additional material. If you miss a class, you must obtain the information from your classmates. The instructor will take roll at the beginning of each class. Students are responsible for keeping up with their personal absences. The maximum number of unexcused absences is 2 per semester. Excused absences must be fully documented, usually by written medical excuse. Over 2 unexcused absences will result in a lower final grade. Your final grade will be lowered by one half letter for every unexcused absence over 2. Over four absences may result in failure of the course, regardless of medical excuse.

Students entering class late or leaving class early will be counted 1/2 an absence. If you do arrive late, however, please note your name and time of arrival on a piece of paper and give it to me immediately after class. I am not responsible for keeping track of your attendance once roll is called. Continual late arrivals will result in a lowered final attendance grade.

Please be punctual or early as this can be very important in assessing your final grades.

The more participation there is, the better the class will be. Communicate with each other openly and respect-fully. Questions, observations and discussion are very welcome but they should be derived and informed from text & assigned readings, at minimum. Students are expected to participate in all in-class and out-of-class group work, and in all class discussions.

Evaluation Will consist of 4 tests and a final (not cumulative) exam. The grades will be averaged to determine a final numeric grade. Letter grades will be assigned on the following scale:

A: 90-100 B: 80-89.9 C: 70-79.9 D: 60-69.9 F: 0-59.9 Make–up tests I will be most reluctant to agree to a make-up test due to the difficulty of scheduling them and having to make up a new exam. Permission for a make-up requires written medical or legal documentation and must be obtained from me before the test is given. Class tests will not be returned until the make-up test is administered.

Disabilities Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires Appalachian State University to provide an “academic adjustment” and/or a “reasonable accommodation” to any individual who advises us of a physical or mental disability. If you have a physical or mental limitation that requires an academic adjustment or an accommodation, please arrange a meeting with me at your earliest convenience, well in advance of the first test.

Plagiarism and CheatingCheating and Plagiarism will be reported to the Dean for the College of Fine and Applied Arts. Cheating and Plagiarism will be dealt with in accor-dance with Appalachian’s Code of Academic Integrity. Students enrolled in Art 2230 agree to abide by Appalachian's Code of Academic Integrity.

Class Rules These rules are set as a courtesy for the other students in the class.

1. Turn off all cell phones and other mobile devices before class starts. Students using such devices during class will be considered absent. 2. Do not talk while the professor is lecturing unless asking a question.Please raise your hand if you would like to speak. 4. Do not pack up and prepare to leave the class until the professor has dismissed the class. Students are required to pay attention and to participate during all class lectures and discussions. The format of the course includes slides, video, lecture and structured discussion. Please keep in mind that while many of the images shown in class can be found in the History of Graphic Design, I will augment my lectures with additional material. If you miss a class, you must obtain the information from your classmates. Your enjoyment of the course depends on your being prepared for each class. By reading the Meggs’ text material prior to coming to class, you will have knowledge of some examples and some facts. You are expected to have formal questions and observations prepared. Additional readings will be assigned for relevant class periods as we move through the semester. There may also be random pop quizzes throughout the semester. They will be based on the previous night’s reading or the content of the previous class. There may also be opportunities for extra credit.

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