Abstract

This thesis examines current methods and trends in graphic design education. It focuses on the improvement of graphic design education by helping educators better understand the graphic design discipline, describing important factors in a design education, and the needs of the graphic design student. The focus is on the first year of graphic design study, and includes a sample textbook designed by the thesis author for first-year graphic arts students.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Graphic arts--Study and teaching (Higher); Commercial art--Study and teaching (Higher); Graphic arts--Outlines, syllabi, etc; Commercial art--Outlines, syllabi, etc; Graphic arts--Textbooks--Design; Commercial art--Textbooks--Design

Publication Date

5-1-2000

Document Type

Thesis

Department, Program, or Center

School of Design (CIAS)

Advisor

Bell, Roberley

Advisor/Committee Member

Meader, Bruce

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: NC1000 .T73 2000

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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