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Call Number Ranges
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| NC | Drawing, design, illustration |
| NE | Print media |
| T 385 | Guides for applications like Photoshop and Illustrator |
| TK 5105.88 | Web development |
| TR | Photography (and Video production) |
| Z 116 - Z 265 | Printing |
Reference Sources
Physical Reference
Graphic Design HistoryCall Number: General: NC998.4 .G667 2001ISBN: 1581150946In this groundbreaking anthology, nearly 30 legendary writers explore and characterize the unique developments, notable people, and memorable events that shaped the world of graphic design.
The Graphic Design Time LineCall Number: Reference: NC998 .H455 2000ISBN: 1581150644Complete with numerous illustrations, this is an ideal desk reference, providing answers to endless historical questions such as when a style or technology was invented, when a designer was born or died, when an influential work was created, when a movement began, and when a school was founded. Must be used in the Library.
Electronic Reference
- Gale eBooks
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