This research revealed promising results by merging old principles to new approaches in visual design education. Initial empirical analysis of participants who tested the "mDes" application applying four of the principles of design in comparison to conventional methodologies showed the most significant results of retention for the…

The four courses in this guide were designed to meet the specifications for the career orientation level of Illinois' Education for Employment Curriculum Model. These orientation-level courses can be taken by high school students in any sequence: (1) communication technology; (2) energy utilization technology; (3) production technology; and (4)…

This document contains technology-based learning activities for the Illinois communication technology course at the orientation level (grades 9 and 10). This packet includes a course rationale, course mission statement, course description, course outline, suggested learning objectives for each of the transportation areas, and suggested learning…

This document contains teacher and student materials for a course in graphic arts. Ten units of instruction cover the following topics: (1) orientation; (2) shop safety; (3) shop organization; (4) printing processes; (5) paper; (6) typography; (7) typesetting; (8) design principles; (9) paste-up principles and procedures; and (10) proof procedures…