This course is focused on research and application of visual systems as a subject matter. Student investigations of modules and relatedness will form how visual systems direct and influence a creative process. While most design assignments require a visual or typographic system this course will address systems as a conceptual inquiry. Students will conduct a holistic exploration of abstract and physical systems to consider speculative solutions grounding visual systems in context. Lectures will discuss systems in nature, sciences, architecture, math, music and linguistics as well as technological applications within the design and art world. Design problems will approach analysis of systems and form as a visual response related to object, material and space. Open to undergraduate and graduate students this elective course meets once a week. 2cr; meets 3 hours a week.

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