Graphic Arts 20, 30
GART19A
Module 19A: Legal and Ethical Considerations (Core)
Outcome
Investigate and articulate legal issues such as copyright, privacy, and consent related to graphic arts and other media.
Indicators
(a) | Explain the term “copyright” in relation to Canadian law and assess its impact on a Graphic Arts class. |
(b) | Describe the three factors that place some works in the public domain and cite some examples with reasons for their inclusion. |
(c) | Investigate and report on current issues and resources connected to copyright law such as “open source”, “creative commons”, and stock resources. |
(d) | Investigate and report on the need for consent in various circumstances such as location, appearance, and material. |
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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.
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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