Teaching Graphic Design: Course Offerings and Class Projects from the Leading Graduate and Undergraduate Programs [Paperback] Heller, Steven

ISBN 10: 1581153058 / ISBN 13: 9781581153057

Published by Allworth, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Teaching Graphic Design: Course Offerings and Class Projects from the Leading Graduate and Undergraduate Programs [Paperback] Heller, Steven
• Publisher: Allworth
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1581153058
• ISBN 13: 9781581153057
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This priceless teaching tool features more than 70 proven-effective programs from the country’s leading graphic design schools. Spanning from traditional, “bricks and mortar” approaches to the ever-widening digital frontier of graphic design, these syllabi include detailed introductions, weekly breakdowns, project suggestions, and selected readings, as well as offer valued background material on the history, social responsibility, and cultural impact of design. More than an instructor’s guide, Teaching Graphic Design is a self-contained chronicle of the past, present, and future of the art and the industry. • No other book on the market shares graphic design course syllabi in such a comprehensive manner• Allows first-time educators to build a lesson plan based on proven successful approaches • Features more than 70 contributors from almost every imaginable design arena, including multimedia courses, design history, and professional practice

Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

About the Author

Steven Heller is the co-chair of the School of Visual Arts MFA Design / Designer as Author + Entrepreneur Program. He is the author, coauthor, and editor of over 170 books on design, social satire, and visual culture. He is the recipient of the 2011 Smithsonian National Design Award for "Design Mind." He lives in New York City.