Extensively covers principles and elements of design. Accompanying teacher's resource guide has outlines, lesson plans, sample worksheets, and further activities. Computer-drawing chapter has outdated references and illustrations. Introductory chapter comprehensively discusses design awareness and context. Includes multiple studio projects for developmental applications.
Book takes a comprehensive, design-based approach to image development.
Provides an overview of colour theory and practice as implemented on the desktop. A number of contemporary commercial examples help clarify concepts. Book on line drawing with a pen is transferable to computer drawing applications. Provides information on line, shape, positive and negative spaces, and composition. Accompanying teacher's guide has lesson plans and assessment strategies.