Computers and Typography

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This volume reflects the developments in the rapidly-changing field of typography for computer interface design. Presented as a series of integrated case studies and interviews, the book covers: the skills needed for quality website design; the impact of computers upon publishing and coroprate design; the use of computers within the educational field; the progress of child-orientated typefaces; and issues in screen layout when designing educational and training soft… More >>

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Getting Into Art School

If you’re interested in any element of the visual arts, including graphic design, painting, photography, illustration or sculpture, then an art school may be exactly what you’re looking for. They offer courses that are specifically designed to enhance your skills and knowledge in your chosen field of art. Generally art schools don’t have as much focus on extra subjects, such as science or math, whereas larger institutions generally include those subjects in the degrees they offer. An accredited art school or college, however, is still able to offer a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

To be accepted into art school, there are some criteria you will generally need to meet. The admissions committee is looking for applicants with the following attributes:

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Robert Brownjohn: Sex and Typography

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The design profession doesn’t produce many larger-than-life figures. Robert Brownjohn-BJ, to just about everyone who knew him, and everyone did-was one. His gifts were immense, as were his appetites. Enfant terrible and visionary, he was both. Mick and the Stones wanted to hang with him. Of course it couldn’t last. Robert Brownjohn was simply too big for this world. He died in 1970 at the age of 45, a victim of his own excesses. Today, he is best remembered for his … More >>

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