Textbook –
Becoming a Graphic & Digital Designer, 5th Edition
Heller & Vienne
Reading #1 – Due Jan 15th
Forward, Glossary and Additional Reading
Reading #2 – Due Jan 24th
ONE: Graphic Design and
One of the following Chapters, with a minimum of four Interviews–
1: Inspirations and Motivations
2: Starting a Studio or Working for Someone Else
3: Partners on Parting
Reading #3 – Due Feb 5th
TWO: Design Genres and
One of the following Chapters, with a minimum of four Interviews–
4: Letters & Type
5: Making Logos and Marks
6: Books and Book Jackets
7: Editorial Design
8: Social Innovation
9: Branding and Packaging
10: Illustration Design
Reading #4 – Due Feb 14th
One of the following Chapters, with a minimum of four Interviews, not already read–
4: Letters & Type
5: Making Logos and Marks
6: Books and Book Jackets
7: Editorial Design
8: Social Innovation
9: Branding and Packaging
10: Illustration Design
Reading #5 – Due Feb 26th
One of the following Chapters, with a minimum of four Interviews, not already read–
4: Letters & Type
5: Making Logos and Marks
6: Books and Book Jackets
7: Editorial Design
8: Social Innovation
9: Branding and Packaging
10: Illustration Design
Reading #6 – Due Mar 7th
THREE: Transitional Design and
One of the following Chapters, with a minimum of four Interviews–
11: Understanding Change
12: Eccentrics and Design Quirkiness
13: What Comes Next
Reading #7 – Due Mar 19th
FOUR: Digital Design and
One of the following Chapters, with a minimum of four Interviews–
14: Interactive Multimedia Installations and Interfaces
15: Designing Apps for Mobile Devices
16: E-Commerce with a Soul
17: User Experience Specialists
18: Geeks, Programmers, Developers, Tinkerers
Reading #8 – Due Mar 28th
One of the following Chapters, with a minimum of four Interviews, not already read––
14: Interactive Multimedia Installations and Interfaces
15: Designing Apps for Mobile Devices
16: E-Commerce with a Soul
17: User Experience Specialists
18: Geeks, Programmers, Developers, Tinkerers
Reading #9 – Due Apr 9th
One of the following Chapters, with a minimum of four Interviews, not already read––
14: Interactive Multimedia Installations and Interfaces
15: Designing Apps for Mobile Devices
16: E-Commerce with a Soul
17: User Experience Specialists
18: Geeks, Programmers, Developers, Tinkerers
Reading #10 – Due Apr 16th
FIVE: Design Education and
19: Making Choices, with a minimum of four Interviews
EXTRA CREDIT
Any four additional Chapter Readings will receive extra credit.
Post under Readings link with Extra Credit Readings label.
Each Reading is worth up to 50 points each.
