Course Configurations

Graphic Arts 20

Graphic Arts 30

GART8
Module 8: Concept Development (Core)
Outcome
Clearly articulate a planning process to develop a graphic design.
Indicators
(a) Develop and articulate an understanding of the purpose and techniques of storyboards and thumbnail sketches.
(b) Explore various planning techniques such as storyboarding and thumbnail sketches for a given or selected theme.
(c) Define the target audience for the project (e.g., children, families, seniors).
(d) Create a storyboard or thumbnail sketch.
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R071422
Graphic Design Solutions (with Premium Website Printed Access Card)(4th ed.)
In three parts, this comprehensive resource provides a thorough treatment of graphic design theory and applications.
The first part entitled "Fundamentals of Graphic Design" offers a foundation for discussion regarding specific applications. It includes an introduction that focuses on the visual communication profession, detailed coverage of two-dimensional design concepts, typography, creativity and concept development, the design process, visualization and composition. The second part entitled "Applications" examines in-depth major design and advertising applications. Every chapter offers background information about how the application is used and how to create an application. It features sidebars with suggestions, tips and design considerations. The third part entitled "The Portfolio and Job Search," which is now available online, offers suggestions for putting a portfolio together and the job search.
Interspersed with the text are numerous colour images. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a bibliography and two indexes - one for the subject matter of the book and one for the agencies, professionals and studios referred to in the book.
Additional material is available online free of charge. This material includes interviews with working designers. An instructor's edition is available.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $199.16
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R049333
Animation Unleashed: 100 Principles Every Animator, Comic Book Writer, Filmmaker, Video Artist, and Game Developer Should Know
Written and illustrated by accomplished Canadian animators, Animation Unleashed presents practical key principles that are useful for both animation beginners and professionals. The well-illustrated chapters offer valuable information on analogy, caricature, movement, fantasy, reality, control, ideas, scripts, storyboards, character, animation film structure, sound, animation technique, performance, timing, backgrounds, special effects and more. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a filmography, a bibliography and an index.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $37.50
Record posted/updated: December 9, 2022
R052055
Communicating Through Graphic Design
This thorough guide to both electronic and traditional graphic design, skills and tools includes studio experiences to help students develop their skills, interviews with and profiles of professional graphic designers, information on design history and examples of students' and professionals' work. Step-by-step illustrations are provided to assist students with techniques and processes. Numerous, attractive colour visuals enhance the text. At the back of the resource is a handbook that features information on basic design tools, web basics, pre-press and printing basics, and preparing for a career in graphic design. The book also offers a bibliography, a timeline of graphic design history, biographies of well-known graphic designers, a glossary and an index.
A teacher's edition and overhead transparencies are available.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $85.95
Record posted/updated: January 16, 2025
R071420
Design Videos
This DVD series describes the elements and the principles of design. Teacher's guides are available.
•  Design 1. The Elements
Media and Formats : CD/DVD Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: August 30, 2021
R010916
The Adobe Illustrator WOW! Book for CS6 and CC(2nd ed.)
This book is designed for an intermediate to advanced user of Adobe Design and is specific to those using Adobe Illustrator CC 2019. It offers practical tips and techniques from top illustrator artists to create a variety of graphics.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $59.99 USD
Record posted/updated: December 7, 2021