MCCCD Program Description

Visual Communication

Course: ART205

First Term: 1995 Fall

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s) 5.1 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Communication of concepts through visual symbolism and expression

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Compare and use visual communication techniques. (I) 2. Describe fundamental visual symbolism systems. (II) 3. Describe various expressions of visual symbols. (III) 4. Compare and describe visual concepts, including cultural, ceremonial, and personal perspectives. (IV) 5. Visit art museums and/or exhibitions, and use library and electronic resources to research examples of visual symbolism. (V) 6. Create and maintain a personal journal/sketchbook, using a variety of resources. (VI) 7. Describe and apply various methods of presenting visual symbols and expressions. (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Visual Communication Techniques A. Fine arts B. Advertising C. Cultural II. Visual Symbolism A. Cultural systems B. Religious systems C. Personal systems III. Visual Expressions A. Individual methods B. Ceremonial C. Media IV. Visual Concepts A. Analytic techniques B. Cultural basis C. Ceremonial needs D. Personal journal V. Historical and Contemporary Visual Symbols A. Representative works B. Related fields C. Individual research VI. Concept Development A. Process B. Sources C. Journal/sketchbook VII. Presentation Methods A. Two-dimensional B. Three-dimensional C. Sequential arts

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/27/1995

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