Course Info

GD 270: Semiotics and Visual Design

Design and designed products can be interpreted as signs that are the result of human needs and desires. This course examines theoretical issues in how design of a message or product influences the user's decision to read it, use it or buy it. Semiotics theory examines these concepts as well as design value and criteria for evaluation in contemporary culture.

GD 221 is a prerequisite for this class.

Fall 2025-2026

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 13068
  • Meeting time: Tu 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00507 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor:

Fall 2024-2025

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 14794
  • Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00507 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Nathan Matteson | View syllabus

Winter 2023-2024

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 23248
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00513 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Nathan Matteson | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Fall 2023-2024

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 13183
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00507 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dolores Wilber
    • CLOSED

Winter 2022-2023

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 30881
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dolores Wilber

Fall 2022-2023

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 18841
  • Meeting time: Tu 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00507 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dolores Wilber

Winter 2021-2022

  • Section: 530
  • Class number: 28460
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: Online: Sync
  • Instructor: Dolores Wilber

Fall 2021-2022

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 4469
  • Meeting time: Tu 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00506 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dolores Wilber
    • CLOSED