Design Histories Overview

An introduction to the curriculum and a note on the subject of history

Propaganda & Protest

Design as a tool for social change

Marketing, Media, and Modernism

Modernism becomes the face of global capitalism in the post‑war era

Capitalism and Globalization

In the wake of industrialization, marketing, media, and industry provide a new space for creative practice

The Lens of Colonialism

European imperialism lays the groundwork for the avant‑garde

The Catalyst of Industry

The Industrial Revolution generates new innovations and creative perspectives

The History of Type

A look at the genesis of printing and typography

The Power of Language

An overview of the development of language systems from across the globe