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The Library: Graphic Design

Graphic Design Pathfinder
Pathfinders are designed to help you get started doing research on a particular topic. For further assistance please consult the staff in The Library.

Books
Books of interest to majors in Graphic Design may be found in the following locations in The Library. There are books in the Reference and Oversize sections as well as in the stacks.

REF HF 5805 and NC 999	Advertising
NC 845 & NC 1806.8	Design technique, illustration, commercial art
Z 244.5 & Z 246	History of graphic design and print/typography

Periodicals

Adbusters
Art in America
Art News
Digital Graphics
Graphic Design USA
How
Photo Electronic Imaging

Artforum
Communications Arts
Lurzer's Art & Design
Print
Applied Arts Magazine
The Artist's Magazine

Computer Graphis World
Graphis
Post
Step Inside Design

CD-ROM Collections
The Library has nearly 600 CD-ROM's loaded with digital imagery. Students may check out up to five CD's at one time for a period of five hour time period. Please ask for the CD's at the circulation desk.

Databases Searching
You can locate journal articles using either SIRS or WilsonWeb, two searchable databases containing thousands of articles on many subjects. You may connect to these databases through the icons on the PC interfaces.

Websites
The librarians often recommend students of Graphic Design visit the following websites for information:

creativepro.com
The Ispot - the Illustrators' Internet Spot

Graphic Competitions
World Wide Arts Resource

Electronic Materials
The Library has an extensive electronic collection to support the curricula at The Art Institute of Houston. You may search for materials by using the Athena online catalog, just as you would search for books. Videos and DVD's do not circulate, but may be viewed in The Library. CD-ROM's may be borrowed for up to five hours. Please request an item from the staff member at the information desk.

Understanding Artistís Brushes
Figure Drawing and Painting
Design and Nature
Perspective Drawing: Getting the Basics
Advertising Layout, Part II
Color Trapping
Careers in Art: Graphic Design

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