Signs & Symbols (GRA-0050)

Fall 2026 · GRA 0050 · Tufts University · 4 credits · Undergraduate

The origin of language and meaning in the employment of signs, especially as these are manifested in graphic symbols and representations. Theories of signs (composed of a signifier and a signified, as defined by semiotics) in historic and contemporary settings, in both analog and digital forms. Readings and hands-on projects explore visual meaning, legibility, and the complexities of seeing.

Course codes: GRA-0050, GRA 0050, GRA0050, GRA-50, GRA 50, GRA50

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