by Amy E. ArntsonGRAPHIC DESIGN BASICS is a fantastic book for the beginning designer as well as the seasoned veteran. Beginners get a well-rounded, step-by-step design course, and the pro gets a refreshing shot-in-the-arm.
This book showcases some of the best work from all areas of design; and combines history, current technology, and design principles to give a rich, well-rounded view of this ever-evolving field. Corporations can use this book to break in new designers, up-and-coming graduates. Schools without a design history class will benefit from the emphasis on visuals from the history of design, while more comprehensive programs will be pleased to find information relevant to current studio practice.
This edition brings new and up-to-date information about computer graphics, including a guide to generating successful files for electronic pre-press.
Our reviewers liked the fresh layout, bright, crisp design and walk-through lessons. Put this one with Robin William's "Design Workshop", Art Kane's "Type Primer" and Carter/Meggs "Typographic Design Form and Communication" and you've got a well-rounded graphic design curricula. 0471383414 * Graphic Design Basics - by Amy E. ArntsonPaperback: 256 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.50 x 10.00 x 8.00 Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 4th edition (August 30, 2002) * from the Design Department. Keywords for this item are: Design and Publishing: graphic design, layout, aesthetics, arts -- You can find many other titles from this department here!
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