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About the Course

This condensed survey course focuses on four key periods or themes from the history of design in the West. Together we’ll trace the
emergence of design as a recognized practice, why things look the way they do, and how designers approached specific design problems in
their work. Students will develop an understanding of where the wide variety of today’s design practice comes from. By participating in this
survey of the works of innovative groups and individuals, we outline the process by which graphic design moved from a purely instrumental
practice, to becoming a demanding creative and hybridized field. Each week, a short quiz will test your knowledge of concep...
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Top reviews

ER

Mar 21, 2022

I was a little bit nervous about this course, I always hated History in school, but surprisingly this was very good! I enjoyed it! The assignments were easy to understand and managebale to complete.

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Nov 26, 2016

Its been a great course, many info and points that are fantastic in the learning or adding new knowledge always. I will always recommend this course for those who want to know more and learn design.

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By Jayni M ( L M D

Mar 11, 2017

Eloquent and inspiring. You'll want to read more on your own.

By Deleted A

Aug 8, 2019

one of the most interesting courses I have ever took part!!

By Nath W

Jul 19, 2022

Apaixonada pelo curso e pela professora! Aprendi muito!!!!

By MPearsall

Aug 11, 2021

Excellent material, resources, and instruction. Thank you.

By Smruti A P

Sep 29, 2020

Wonderful course! Learned a lot from the history of design

By Ashley S L

Jan 20, 2025

The classes were thoroughly explained and i learned a lot

By 08_K.Harika

Jan 27, 2021

great insight on ideas from the history of graphic design

By Maike W

Oct 5, 2016

Really informative and interestingly conveyed. Thank you.

By Tatiana M

Jun 16, 2019

A very informative course with plenty of great examples.

By Ampol A

Dec 26, 2017

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By Daniela S

Apr 9, 2020

Muy interesante aprender un poco de historia del diseño

By Supriya R

Jan 2, 2020

Loved taking this course! Was explained extremely well.

By Yamini S N

Dec 29, 2022

Learned a new things on the history of graphic design.

By Andres F Z P

Jan 18, 2021

It is good to know where and how the basics were done.

By Angel D M G

Apr 3, 2020

Great, but some problems with low audio in some videos

By Maya R

May 20, 2019

Very nice overview over the history of graphic design!

By Joel A (

Sep 8, 2016

This course is superb! Thank you for offering it here.

By Peter S

Aug 7, 2016

Love the class a lot of great information and history.

By Albert N

Dec 6, 2022

Everyone should take some time and study this course.

By Ramón A R

Feb 10, 2022

An excellent course, valuable content, I recommend it

By Vlada S

Aug 2, 2020

Great course! I enjoyed it so much, very interesting.

By TUĞBA A

Jul 30, 2020

Thank you for giving us another aspect of this field.

By Leora L

Dec 8, 2020

Very entertaining and educational, loved this course

By Marvin V d D

Jan 28, 2023

Very nice, But I hope I remember its history haha

By Tudor G

Apr 17, 2019

Useful information and a guide to further reading