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NMD 206 - Project Design Laboratory: I

Introduces theories of sign and visual communication as applied to interactive information design. Explores how signs and symbols influence meaning and facilitate expression and perception of ideas and information. Provides a general knowledge of the history of visual theory and the interpretation of icons, symbols and indexes, including the unspoken “language” of design structures. Visual culture, semiology, and cultural/information artifacts as manifested by such designed items as Web sites, interactive media and databases are studied.

Prerequisites & Notes
NMD 102 or NMD 104 or permission.

Credits: 3