Maricopa Community Colleges

Official Course Description:  MCCCD Approval: 12-9-08

ARH250  2009 Spring - 9999

LEC

1.0 Credit(s)

1.0 Period(s)

Visual Language and Interpretation

Examines the communication of concepts through visual interpretation and expression.

Prerequisites: (ART111, ADA/ART112, ART131, ART167, and ARH100) or permission of instructor.

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

 

ARH250  2009 Spring - 9999

Visual Language and Interpretation

 

1.         Describe fundamental visual language and syntax. (I)

2.         Describe stages of human visual perception. (II)

3.         Describe various expressions of visual symbols. (III)

4.         Critique historic and contemporary visual examples. (III)

5.         Critique personal visual examples. (III)

6.         Describe and apply methods of visual symbols and expressions. (IV)

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

 

ARH250  2009 Spring - 9999

Visual Language and Interpretation

 

I.          Visual Language Basics: Formal Issues

            A.        Vocabulary: Visual Elements

            B.         Syntax: Visual Principles

II.         Visual Perception

            A.        Sensation: Seeing Techniques

            B.         Perception: Information Collecting and Filtering Techniques

            C.        Cognition: Rational Intelligence and Intuitive Intelligence

III.       Historical and Contemporary Visual Symbols

            A.        Representative Work

            B.         Related Fields

            C.        Individual Research

IV.       Visual Communication

            A.        Narrative, Symbolism, and Metaphor

            B.         Cultural and Personal Contest

            C.        Concept and Execution

 

 

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