Graphic Arts 20, 30
GART20
Module 20: Environment and Sustainability (Core)
Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding and follow environmentally sound and sustainable practices with respect to equipment, material, and facilities throughout the graphic design process.
Indicators
(a) | Demonstrate an awareness of safety systems including air quality. |
(b) | Dispose of waste materials (e.g., ink, ink cartridges, computer hardware) in an environmentally sustainable way. |
(c) | Demonstrate an awareness of ergonomic issues such as proper seating and work stations. |
(d) | Develop strategies for effective and efficient material usage such as ink and paper products, including purchasing green products and reusing and recycling other materials. |
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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.
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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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.
A teacher's edition and overhead transparencies are available.
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The Adobe Illustrator WOW! Book for CS6 and CC(2nd ed.)
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