Read this history of graphic design article by Phillip B. Meggs through the Britannica Academic database.
A Companion to Digital Art
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Reflecting the dynamic creativity of its subject, this definitive guide spans the evolution, aesthetics, and practice of today's digital art, combining fresh, emerging perspectives with the nuanced insights of leading theorists. Showcases the critical and theoretical approaches in this fast-moving discipline Explores the history and evolution of digital art; its aesthetics and politics; as well as its often turbulent relationships with established institutions Provides a platform for the most influential voices shaping the current discourse surrounding digital art, combining fresh, emerging perspectives with the nuanced insights of leading theorists Tackles digital art's primary practical challenges - how to present, document, and preserve pieces that could be erased forever by rapidly accelerating technological obsolescence Up-to-date, forward-looking, and critically reflective, this authoritative new collection is informed throughout by a deep appreciation of the technical intricacies of digital art
Expanded Internet Art: Twenty-First Century Artistic Practice and the Inforamational Milieu ceci Moss
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"Expanded Internet Art is the first comprehensive art historical study of "expanded" internet art practices. Charting the rise of a multidisciplinary approach to online artistic practice in the past decade, the text discusses recent currents in contemporary artistic practice that parallel the explosion of the internet through advances such as social media, smart phones, and faster bandwidth. Internet art is no longer determined solely by its existence on the web; rather, contemporary artists are making more art about informational culture using various methods of both online and offline means. It asks how artists, such as Seth Price, Harm van den Dorpel, Kari Altmann, Artie Vierkant and Oliver Laric, create a critical language in response to the persuasive influence of informational capture on culture and expression, where the environment itself becomes reorganized to be more legible as information"-- Provided by publisher.
Mastering Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021
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Leverage this well-illustrated, easy-to-understand end-to-end guide to become an accomplished photo editor, image retoucher, and creative artist Key Features Updated to the latest version of Photoshop Elements 2021 with focused coverage of Adobe's latest AI technology Organize, search, and manage an ever-increasing number of images and videos using expert practices Uncover common solutions to a wide range of photographic and image-editing problems Book Description Managing thousands of images while producing perfectly edited results is now a must-have skill for online bloggers, influencers, vloggers, social media users, and photography enthusiasts. Photoshop Elements helps you to manage this easily and boost your creative output. This third edition is updated with Elements 2021's latest features and focuses on Adobe's AI-powered features along with the entire creative workflow. Each chapter is designed to help you get the most out of your image files in an easy way. You'll learn how to add significant visual improvements to your work using no more than a few one-click edits with AI-driven features and manual adjustments. The book is filled with useful instructions to guide you seamlessly through the often complex processes, tools, and features in Photoshop Elements. Finally, you'll cover everything from developing your organizational skills through to creating remarkable special effects, complex text, image combinations, and eye-popping visual techniques using both AI-driven features as well as manually operated tools. By the end of this Photoshop Elements book, you'll have learned how to leverage the impressive tools available in Photoshop Elements 2021, and use them to greatly improve your photo editing and image retouching skills. What you will learn Identify the five parts of Elements and set up your computer, camera, and monitor Import, organize, and keep track of your imported media library Develop advanced image retouching skills Discover how to add text and graphics to photographs Cultivate your understanding of multi-image, multi-layered editing techniques Develop illustrative skills with the many drawing tools available in Elements 2021 Prepare images and projects for uploading to social media, print, and video Find out how to troubleshoot your work when things don't come out the way you hoped they would Who this book is for This book is for creative and enthusiastic photographers, who have elementary experience in photo editing. If you are looking to organize your picture collection, have simple yet effective edits, and take control of post-processing requirements, you'll find this book useful.
Digital Foundations
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This text teaches classic design principles alongside the basic digital tools of Adobe's Creative Suite. Students will learn the basic principles of design and how to implement them using current software. It also integrates formal exercises of the Bauhaus 'basic course' into tutorials that focus on core software methodologies.
Adobe Photoshop CC (2015)
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Adobe Photoshop CC (2015):The ultimate Guide for beginners to learn digital Photoshop the easy wayWe live in the world of digital revolution where clicking frequent 'Snapshots' and 'Selfies' is a common thing. But making an image special needs some work with image editing tools. This book captures the essential techniques to make best use of Adobe Photoshop CC- one of the best image editing tools. You will find this guide helpful for playing with the images with Adobe Photoshop CC in hand. Surely practice makes man perfect. Hence with practice and with this guide, one can make best use of basic and advanced techniques to carve best quality images.Features of this book:* Adobe Photoshop CC has got many functions and the book has tried to cover most of the essential functions.* It explains the basic understanding needed for image editing.* The language is easy to understand and follow.* Right from basic Adobe Photoshop interface basics to advanced concepts like camera raw plug-in, you will learn all the concepts in easy way.* It provides the shortcut guide to do the tasks quickly while using Photoshop.* Even a beginner can make best use of this guide to learn on his own basic image editing skills.* An experienced photographer with an eye for detail will also find helpful material to hone his or her skills over here.We wish you happy learning and best image editing experience with best tool like Adobe Photoshop CC!
Learn Adobe Photoshop CC for Visual Communication
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As the most popular image-editing application on the market today, Adobe Photoshop is an indispensable part of any creative designer's toolkit. Mastering Photoshop for photo retouching or general design work should be the first step on your path to a career in the visual design field. Learn Adobe Photoshop CC by building cool creative projects that teach you how to: Fix common problems with photographs Colorize black and white photos Design eye-catching invitations and fliers Create fantastic composite images by combining elements from different photos Design your own wallpaper for your computer or phone This study guide uses 8 hours of video integrated with text to help you gain realworld skills that will get you started in your career in visual design using Adobe Photoshop CC. It lays the foundation for taking the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification exam and helps prepare you for an entry-level position in a competitive job market. Purchasing this book gives you access to valuable online extras. Follow the instructions in the book's "Getting Started" section to unlock access to: The Web Edition containing instructional video embedded in the complete text of the book with interactive review questions along with product updates Downloadable lesson files you need to work through the projects
Graphic designers need to be able to research and write well. Potential clients come from a wide variety of professions and backgrounds, and you will need to know their business as well as they do. You will also need to be able to describe your work and communicate your ideas clearly and concisely.
If you feel the need to brush up on your writing, grammar, or public speaking skills, we have several tutorials and practice tests available through the Learning Express Library database. Explore under the College Students and Adult Core Skills sections.
You may also visit the Writing Center located in the library for one on one help and consult the eBook listed below.
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Writing and Research for Graphic Designers: A Designer's Manual to Strategic Communication and Presentation
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For designers, writing and research skills are more necessary than ever before, from the basic business compositions to critical writing. In this competitive climate, designers are routinely called upon to make words about the images and designs they create for clients. Writing about design is not just "trade" writing, but should be accessible to everyone with an interest in design. This book is a complete, introductory guide to various forms of research and writing in design--and how they explain visuals and can be visualized. These pages address communication on various levels and to all audiences: - Designers to Designers - Designers to Clients - Designers to the Design-literate - Designers to the Design-agnostic Being able to express the issues and concerns of the design practice demands facts, data, and research. With Writing and Research for Graphic Designers, you'll learn how to turn information into a valuable asset-- one of the key talents of the design researcher.
Research in Photography: Behind the Image
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A body of photographic work is developed through knowledge gained in exploring the medium: investigating histories and theories of photography, observing the world, reading and listening, taking part in debate and critical reflection. With 150 images bringing together an eclectic range of photographic styles and genres, Fox and Caruana demonstrate how research can lead to fruitful, original photography projects.Designed to help you create better pictures, for portfolio or for profit, Research in Photography offers essential research and communication techniques to complement your technical expertise through a range of practical tools and examples. Two new chapters have been added to this second edition on 'Writing for Research' and 'Commercial Practice', as well as additional coverage discussing how to secure funding and professionalizing research.
