Summer 2013 Topic Course Descriptions

Department of Art - Summer 2013

*Course Descriptions that Do Not Appear in the Calendar*

AHMS 3255 Y - Visual Commercial Culture

***NOTE: This course is being offered on the CALGARY campus!!!***

An investigation of the visual strategies of the commercial culture that surrounds us. Study of selected aspects of advertising, graphic design and product design, with a view to understanding the dynamic relationship between art and commerce. Selected currents in 20th and 21st century art and design will be explored, including posters, logos, and other graphic media. There will also be a variety of critical concepts and interpretive methodologies discussed.

Course designation: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Second-year standing (a minimum of 30.0 credit hours).
Note: Not counted in the 15-course Arts & Science Art major or the 27 core courses in the BFA (Art).
Note: Credit not allowed for this course and NMED 3250
Equivalent: Art 3850 (Visual Commercial Culture)