University of Denver
School of Art and Art History
Electronic Media and Design
ARTD 2315/DMST2000
MW 6:00-8:50 SAB216
Michael Arnold-Mages
ARTD 2315/DMST2000 Introduction to Visual Meaning
Catalog Description: This introductory course lays the groundwork for visual semiotics and design literacy, to understand how meaning is formed. It consists of practical design applications reflecting cultural, social, political and psychological contexts.
Objectives:
To discover how meaning can be created and manipulated in a visual culture.
To examine the effects of digitization on the visual.
To create meaning-full visual works.
Ancillary course objectives: to achieve technical proficiency in image derivation tools and techniques (namely PhotoShop), and master the lexicon of terms surrounding visual theory and commonly used media.
Contact info:
Michael Arnold Mages
e-mail: marnoldm@du.edu
Office: Shwayder #215
Office Hours: 5-6 PM Wednesdays or by appointment
R E Q U I R E D T E X T
The Reconfigured Eye: Visual Truth in the Post-Photographic Era
William J. Mitchell
MIT Press
ISBN: 0262631601
July 25, 1992
O P T I O N A L T E X T
Photoshop 7 for Windows & Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide
Elaine Weinmann, Peter Lourekas
Peachpit Press
ISBN: 0201882841
1st edition, August 16, 2002
M A T E R I A L S
For creating your work:
at least 2 Zip Disks
CD-Rs or CD-RWs
Sketchbook (8 x 10 or larger recommended)
a large folder to keep samples, notes, clippings…
pencils, ink pens, ink, etc…For mounting your work:
24" metal ruler
12" triangle 45/90
x-acto knife
x-acto knife blades
Spray Mount (repositionable is suggested)
Black Foamcore
B O O K S / A R T I C L E S O N R E S E R V E
The Responsibility of Forms
by Roland Barthes, et alWays of Seeing, by John Berger
(the videos are also available)
R E C O M M E N D E D R E A D I N G
The following books are not required, but you may wish to consume/acquire them to enhance your conceptual skills and/or technical abilities in design.
Ways of Seeing, by John Berger
Reprint edition (January 1995)
Viking Pr; ISBN: 0140135154
Buy Library VideosArt As Experience, by John Dewey
(June 1980)
Perigee; ISBN: 0399500251
Buy LibraryArt and Fear, by David Bayles & Ted Orland
(April 2001)
Consortium Book Sales & Dist; ISBN: 0961454733
Buy Library
D O W N L O A D A B L E D O C U M E N T S
Cultural Event Attendance form (MSWord Format)
Design Annuals with Student categories
The Review
Information
Registration sheet2003 Adobe Design Achievement Awards
Download Illustration 2003 Entry Form
Download Photography 2003 Entry Form