Ever since mankind has walked upon the earth people have searched for ways to give visual form to the world around them. Individual or tribal groups struggled to convey ideas, concepts, store knowledge, record history, bring social order and clarify information. Various people including priests, scribes, printers, artists and finally graphic designers needs have met these important. This course will enable the student to understand the entrance of the printed word in graphic design from the cave dwellings to the present time, and the role of the graphic designer as a visual communicator. 3 credits