Communication Design Theory

COMD 3504, D063, Spring 2022;
Prerequisites: ENG1121 & ARTH 3311
3 class hour, 3 credits

Professor: Patricia Childers, pchilders@citytech.cuny.edu

 

Meeting Tuesday  11:30-2:00, P122 

We will follow CDC guidelines. Expect to wear a mask and maintain social distance, even if you’re vaccinated, whenever indoors.

Office hours Tuesday 2-3:00, or by appointment

 

Website OpenLab: https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/comd1200spring2022childers/

Google Drive: gd2-Spring202s: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1fS4IGZNMjaWhxAqY1USvoxDa6uskJr08

 

Course Description An in-depth introduction to communication design theory, this course examines theoretical perspectives of design practice within the larger discourse of design and visual culture. Communication models, the nature of representation, the dimensions of context and semiotics are explored through critical readings in key documents from the early decades of the twentieth century to the present.

 

Required Text Armstrong, Helen. Graphic Design Theory: Readings from the Field. New York: Princeton Arch, 2009.  (see Bibliography for supplementary texts.)

Teaching/Learning Method

•  Research-based projects 

•  Research Journal

•  Peer-to-peer exercises and critiques

•  Weekly use of online forums for reflective writing

•  Field trips