Aesthetics and Theory of Communications

In the Aesthetics and Theory of Communications Course, students will consider the important role aesthetics play in engaging and appealing to an audience. The course will examine the theories of sight, sound, and motion as applied to the design of communication products for different media formats. Students will learn strategies for creative composition and consider the psychological and physiological implications of images. Lastly, the course will examine differences in aesthetics across cultures and how these differences impact their professional media projects.

Course Outline

• Communication Theories and Aesthetics
• An Overview of Human Interaction Design
• Effective Media Design
• Organizational Aesthetics
• Media Aesthetic Strategies
• Media Aesthetics Across Cultures
• Course and Project Academic Research Skills Development