COMD3504 COMD Theory – Thurs 2:30pm

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COMD3504 COMD Theory - Thurs 2:30pm
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Department
Communication Design
Course Code
COMD3504
Semester / Year
Fall 2023
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.

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This course was created by: Jenna Spevack

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Week 3 To-Do Reminder

Posted by: Jenna Spevack
Posted on: September 19, 2023 at 9:49 pm

Hello all!

Here's your weekly reminder. Please review the Week 3 Agenda, complete the tasks, and submit your checklist before our next meeting on Thursday.

Our Art of Noticing prompt this week is: "pay attention to sound(s) you wouldn't normally notice."

Here are your tasks this week:

  • schedule a meeting with the professor (IMPORTANT!)
  • revise/amend your Reading Response #2 based on our in… See More
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Week 2 To-Do Reminder

Posted by: Jenna Spevack
Posted on: September 12, 2023 at 9:14 pm

Hello!

Please review the Week 2 Agenda, complete the tasks, and submit your checklist before our next meeting on Thursday.

Our Art of Noticing prompt this week is: "notice which color(s) stand out to you on your ride/walk to school." Consider why those colors stood out to you. Document your experience in some way (drawing, photo, writing).

If you are having any issues completing your… See More

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Week 1 TODO Reminder

Posted by: Jenna Spevack
Posted on: September 5, 2023 at 7:13 pm

Hello all,

If you haven't already, please review the Week 1 Agenda, complete the tasks, and submit your checklist before our next meeting on Thursday. If you have trouble creating and using your Hypothesis account or have any other questions, please reach out.

Per our discussion about the art of noticing last week, don't forget to pay attention to "stickers on lamp posts" and "spray… See More

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Week 04 Agenda

Tasks Due From Week 3 Schedule a meeting with the Professor Review Manifestos, Movements, […] See MoreWeek 04 Agenda

Assignment: Reading Response 4

Overview The focus of these texts is the evolution of the International Style/Swiss Typography […] See MoreAssignment: Reading Response 4

Week 03 Agenda

Tasks Due Today Submit your Learning Plan Access LinkedIn Learning with your Public […] See MoreWeek 03 Agenda

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