Class Description
The Chicago design landscape is vast and varied. This class will examine graphic design in Chicago through the lens of the “27 Chicago Designers.” Who were they—and why were there actually one hundred twenty-five?
By looking at the industries of advertising, printing, publishing, packaging, consumer goods, and more, we will examine how these designers helped shape the commercial landscape of the city through their work and the organizations they were part of. Examples from the Newberry's collection will tell a compelling story of the designers and the evolving aesthetic of twentieth-century design.
Andrea Villasenor, Senior Graphic Designer at the Newberry, began her career as a typesetter and has embraced continual learning and teaching as technology has transformed the field. She has taught at the American Academy of Art, The School of the Art Institute, and currently at Northern Illinois University.
All virtual classes are recorded and made available on a password-protected basis to participants registered in the class. These recordings are available for up to two weeks after the class ends.
Materials List
Required
- Instructor-Distributed Materials
Cost and Registration
4 Sessions, $200 ($180 for Newberry members, seniors, and students). Learn about becoming a member.
We now offer our classes at three different price options: Regular ($200), Community Supported ($190), and Sponsor ($210). Following the models of other institutions, we want to ensure that our classes are accessible to a wider audience while continuing to support our instructors. You may choose the price that best fits your situation when registering through Learning Stream.
To register multiple people for this class, please go through the course calendar in Learning Stream, our registration platform. When you select the course and register, you’ll be prompted to add another registrant.
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