Proposes a categorization scheme based on instructional design theory and empirical findings for employing various types of graphic/visual displays under specified conditions. (Author/CHC)

From interviews with two cartographers, describes the work done and skills needed in the art and science of cartography, which includes mapping not only the earth, the ocean floor, and air currents but also the galaxy. Discusses earnings, employment prospects, training needed, and how to get into the field. (MF)

Offers criteria for the critical evaluation of CD-ROM encyclopedias. Differences between CD-ROM and print encyclopedias are discussed; search strategies are explained; evaluation criteria are suggested, including help messages, screen format, indexing method, and graphics and print options; future considerations are suggested, including…

Notes that the developments in microcomputers such as extended memory, sound and graphics capabilities, development of digitizing, and the introduction of paint programs have enhanced the usefulness of microcomputer technology in artwork production. Discusses digitizing and the features of paint programs, and the implications for art production…

Once a school, college, or university has changed its graphic identity and developed a system for publications graphics, keeping the identity fresh over time requires additional effort. Suggestions are made concerning the role of administrators, faculty, and staff; dissemination of information within the institution; and strategies for…

For colleges and schools concerned with the image they project to the public, guidelines for creating and presenting a graphic identity, particularly for fund raising, are offered. Design principles include creating a unified communications program, accurately reflecting the institution's mission and spirit, inspiring confidence in workers and…

Presents a page from a booklet developed as part of a curriculum development project. Discusses some ideas for analysis of graphics arts. Examines maps, cartoons, illustrations, and photography. Warns against accepting that which is represented as the whole truth. Describes the imagery and cultural influences to be analyzed in maps and cartoons in…

Examines the ability of high school students to process and recall information contained in story texts, graphics, index boxes, and pull-out quotes. Finds that most efficient recall comes from information pull-out quotes and least efficient comes from information in graphics. (TB)

Describes a study wherein college students evaluated the effectiveness of multimedia in two undergraduate psychology courses. Graphics, video, and instructor-prepared multimedia were evaluated, and results indicate that students were able to differentiate among the media in terms of their contributions to student interest and understanding of…

In this article, the author describes a high school art teacher's experience in teaching big ideas with her high school graphics design class. The author's purpose is to offer an example of concrete instructional practice with artmaking that focuses on making meaning and incorporates the perspectives of contemporary culture, personal relevance,…

The creative processes of 14 computer graphic artists are recorded in this book. Artists represented include: Joseph Kelter; Glenn Mitsui; Diane Fenster; Steve Lyons; Jeff Brice; Thirst; Pamela Hobbs; Lance Hidy; SKOLOS/WEDELL; Marcolina Design/Dan Marcolina; John Hersey; David Carson; Bert Monroy; and Jack Davis. The narrative provides insight…

This paper examines variations of text density levels for learning in a computer-based instruction (CBI) tutorial from an integrated perspective, and addresses the following questions: (1) What is the text density? (2) What are the relationships among text density approaches? and (3) What are the contributions of text density for learning and how…

Several schools of thought regarding media criticism, derived from diverse disciplines and literary sources, have emerged during the last decade. To examine their application to the visual communication media arts such as film and television, this paper: (1) reviews the literature of media criticism; (2) discusses various approaches to visual…

Expressing concern that interest in hand lettering and calligraphy has diminished due to limited career applications, seventeen U.S. master calligraphers who teach or have taught calligraphy were interviewed. The calligraphers made six suggestions that have implications for educators: (1) italic based alphabets, rather than the current forms of…

Many public libraries in the United States have undertaken the planning process suggested by the Public Library Association. They have incorporated into their mission statements some of the Association's eight basic library service roles as local priorities. This study explored the relationship between the chosen service role of 12 public library…