LibGuides: MUL201 v2: Module 1 Resources

Module 1 Required Resources

Adobe Express
"Adobe Express." Adobe.Com, https://www.adobe.com/express/
In this course, Adobe Express is the recommended software for completing your assignments. If you choose to use something other than Adobe Express, your instructor may not be able to provide technical support.
Adobe Express Free Account
“Pricing: Compare Free & Premium Plans.” Adobe.Com, https://www.adobe.com/express/pricing
Use this link to establish an Adobe Express account for free!

Graphic Design and Print Production Fundamentals
Collins, Wayne, et al. Graphic Design and Print Production Fundamentals. BCcampus, 2015.
While primarily focused on print production, this OER textbook includes sections on graphic design history, typography, and design principles. It offers practical insights into the evolution of graphic design practices. Available in various formats, including PDF and HTML.

6 Principles of Design
"6 Principles of Design." Inzone. https://inzonedesign.com/blog/6-principles-of-design/
Explore the 6 principles of design: balance, contrast, alignment, repetition, proximity, and white space.

AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts)
The AIGA website features articles, interviews, and resources on graphic design history, theory, and practice.
Smashing Magazine
Smashing Magazine often publishes insightful articles on graphic design history and theory, along with practical tips and tutorials for designers.
Design Observer
This online platform hosts a wealth of content related to design history, criticism, and discourse, including essays, podcasts, and interviews with leading designers and scholars.

Design Issues
Design Issues, 2024, https://direct.mit.edu/desi
This scholarly journal covers a wide range of design topics, including graphic design history, theory, and criticism.
Visual Literacy Today
Visual Literacy Today, International Visual Literacy Association, 2024, https://visualliteracytoday.org/
This academic journal publishes research articles on visual communication, typography, and design theory.

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
MoMA regularly features exhibitions on graphic design and related topics, offering a rich opportunity to explore historical design artifacts and their significance.
Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)
The V&A in London houses an extensive collection of design objects, including prints, posters, and typography specimens, spanning various historical periods.

Learn Adobe Express
"Learn Adobe Express." CreativeCloud, https://creativecloud.adobe.com/learn/app/express
Many great tutorials for Adobe Express.

Graphic Design: A New History
Eskilson, S.J. Graphic Design: A New History. 2019.
This comprehensive book provides an in-depth exploration of graphic design history from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Meggs' History of Graphic Design
Meggs, P., Purvis, A. Meggs' History of Graphic Design. 2016.
This book is widely regarded as a seminal text in the field, this book offers a detailed examination of graphic design evolution, including cultural, political, and technological influences.

Helvetica
Helvetica. Directed by Gary Hustwit, 2007.
While primarily focused on the typeface Helvetica, this documentary offers valuable insights into the evolution of graphic design in the 20th century.
Abstract: The Art of Design
"Abstract: The Art of Design." Netflix, https://www.netflix.com/title/80057883
This Netflix series features episodes on various design disciplines, including graphic design, providing an engaging exploration of design principles and practices.