New Graphic Design School FROM THE PUBLISHER
This book teaches the basic principles of graphic design as they are currently taught and learned. It uses real examples of student's work, so that the reader can see how a piece of design evolves, and can thereby become aware of both his or her creative potential and the techniques necessary to put good design into practice.
SYNOPSIS
Dabner, who teaches at the London College of Communication, introduces the basics of photography, type, color, and composition, demonstrates how visual ideas evolve from loose sketches to more finished pieces, and highlights the importance of grids and layouts, commissioning and sourcing images, and taking production issues into consideration. The third edition covers the latest versions of Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Flash. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR