Course Info

GD 270: Semiotics and Visual Design

Design and designed products can be interpreted as signs that are the result of human needs and desires. This course examines theoretical issues in how design of a message or product influences the user's decision to read it, use it or buy it. Semiotics theory examines these concepts as well as design value and criteria for evaluation in contemporary culture.

GD 221 is a prerequisite for this class.

Fall 2024-2025

Section: 401
Class number: 14794
Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
Location: 14EAS 00507 at Loop Campus

Winter 2023-2024

Section: 501
Class number: 23248
Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: 14EAS 00513 at Loop Campus
CLOSED

Fall 2023-2024

Section: 401
Class number: 13183
Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: 14EAS 00507 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Dolores Wilber
CLOSED

Winter 2022-2023

Section: 501
Class number: 30881
Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Dolores Wilber

Fall 2022-2023

Section: 401
Class number: 18841
Meeting time: Tu 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: 14EAS 00507 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Dolores Wilber

Winter 2021-2022

Section: 530
Class number: 28460
Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: Online: Sync
Instructor: Dolores Wilber

Fall 2021-2022

Section: 401
Class number: 4469
Meeting time: Tu 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: 14EAS 00506 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Dolores Wilber
CLOSED