This guide will help you find books, videos, articles and websites about graphic design. If you need additional help, come to the Library Reference Desk or Ask A Librarian.
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Use these call number ranges to browse the General Collection and the Reference Collection.
Also look for e-books and streaming media.
NC | Drawing, design, illustration |
NE | Print media |
T 385 | Guides for applications like Photoshop and Illustrator |
TK 5105.88 | Web development |
TR | Photography (and Video production) |
Z 116 - Z 265 | Printing |
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Featuring 75 of the world's most influential designers, this book presents the story of graphic design through the fascinating personal stories and significant works that have shaped the field.
Sherin will introduce you to the formal structure of graphic design, so you can understand and utilise the main techniques of your chosen profession, and learn how they apply to print and screen-based projects.
The essential introduction to graphic design for the digital era Graphic Design School provides a comprehensive introduction to visual design for modern media.