Computers & Typography

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“Computers and Typography” bridges the gap between those in the field of computers and those concerned with typography. It sets out to raise awareness of the importance of letterforms and layout. The separate chapters, written by international specialists in their field, stress that the lessons learned in five centuries of printing are still relevant today, and should not be ignored. This is a valuable resource for all concerned with design and teaching, and everyon… More >>

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Pursuing a Design Masters Degree – Things to Consider

It’s an age old question when one considers how best to get ahead in their career: should I just concentrate on getting more relevant experience? should I beef up my academic qualifications? do I need a bit of both? The answer is it depends, though it is also fair to say that having an associated masters degree in whatever field you’re working would never do you any harm. The field of design (and all its associated sub-sections is no different) and one can add the crucial qualifier that a master’s degree in design is essential if you’re ever looking to teach your particular discipline at a University or College. This article will look at the various sub-categories of design in which one can pursue a design masters degree.

Those who pursue a career in design usually do so because they have a certain amount of visual flair and an interest in combining the aesthetic with the functional. Because our society is in a state of flux and always subject to new influences, there is a constant need for designers to create new designs (regardless of the field) which are reflective of the environment and the times in which we live – and at the same time deliver functionality that hopefully makes our lives a little easier.

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Advertising Design Schools

If you like computer design and you think you have what it takes to persuade and influence consumers, maybe it’s time to look into advertising design schools. The field of advertising has been evolving for hundreds of years (especially in the last century) to become the precise science that it is today. Training in advertising design can help you get up to speed on the latest methods of introducing buyers to new and established products, and getting them to make that all-important purchase.

Advertising design courses offer the basics of marketing and sales, public relations, advertising, and good graphic design. Students will learn skills of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and become familiar with related software, such as InDesign, Corel Draw, PhotoShop, QuarkXpress, and many others. Most graphic design training today will also introduce students to the world of e-commerce, with courses in website design and development, and e-business. Students can obtain Associate, Bachelor, and Master degrees in Computer Arts and New Media, Digital Arts and Communications, Interactive Media Design, Digital Media Production, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics, and many others.

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