How to use images / Lindsey Marshall and Lester Meachem.

By:

Marshall, Lindsey

Contributor(s):

Meachem, Lester

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Laurence King, 2010.Description: p. cmISBN:

1856696588
9781856696586 (pbk.)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

741.6 MAR

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Standard Loan	LSAD Library Main Collection	741.6 MAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		39002100398347

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Fundamental to the study of graphic design is the creative use of images in a design context. This book teaches you how to select and use images for a range of applications, including: magazines and newspapers, posters, booklets, books, leaflets, stationary, book and CD covers, advertising and promotional material, packaging, point of purchase, web pages, and digital advertisements. It explores methodologies for choosing, placing, combining, manipulating, and montagingimagery and the relationship of image to text, with chapters on:

Selection

Structure and layout

Composition

Communication

Color

Image potential

Production

Using fully illustrated case studies from leading graphic designers and practical exercises, the book provides professional insights and tips into ways of using pictures to maximum effect.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Lester Meachem has worked as a freelance illustrator/designer for many years. He is Head of Visual Communication at the School of Art & Design, University of Wolverhampton.Dr Lindsey Marshall pursued a freelance career in graphic design before moving into higher education. She is currently a principal lecturer working in visual communications at the School of Art & Design, University of Wolverhampton.