Envir onmental sustainability is an essential consideration in today's graphic communications environment where business and technology decisions must take into account legal, ethical and technological issues influencing business strategies, materials and processes. Roles of government, manufacturers, clients and end users are examined with consideration of total product life cycle. Design and technologies to reduce environmental impact of graphic communications products, including packaging, are explored. An evidence-based approach is emphasized throughout, and students critically analyze claims for greenwashing.Weekly
Envir onmental sustainability is an essential consideration in today's graphic communications environment where business and technology decisions must take into account legal, ethical and technological issues influencing business strategies, materials and processes. Roles of government, manufacturers, clients and end users are examined with consideration of total product life cycle. Design and technologies to reduce environmental impact of graphic communications products, including packaging, are explored. An evidence-based approach is emphasized throughout, and students critically analyze claims for greenwashing.Weekly
