History of Modern Design

FINE 4600/5600 (ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE): This course will survey the history of design from the 19^th century to the present, with a particular emphasis on Modernist design movements (c. 1860-1960). The course readings and lectures will address, and in weekly reading-response “blogs,” course discussions, examinations, and a research paper, students will be expected to demonstrate their understanding of the graphic design, typography, architecture, “decorative arts,” product design, and new media from the periods and major design movements we cover.