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DGME 215 –  History of Graphic Design (CRN: 48712) at  College of San Mateo for Spring 2025

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DGME 215 History of Graphic Design

Exploration of the history of graphic design with emphasis on late 19th Century to current contemporary styles in various media. Students develop a contextual awareness and background in graphic design in preparation for creating effective solutions to graphic design problems. This course is designed to connect the works of representative artists and the relevant styles with the appearance and development of new printing and displaying technologies and their social and historical impact.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5c
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area C1), UC (IGETC Area 3A)

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Department: Digital Media

Number of Units: 3


Section
HYA - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 01/14-05/13
Meeting Time: 2:45pm-4:00pm
Days: T
Building: 10 Room: 0182
Instructor: Nico Van Dongen
HYA - Online
Meeting Date: 01/14-05/13
Meeting Time:
Days:
Building:  Virtual Room:  Remote
Instructor: Nico Van Dongen
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class January 27, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund January 27, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W" February 2, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W" April 23, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option May 13, 2025
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