Visual ResearchAn Introduction to Research Methods in Graphic DesignPacked with more than 200 colour illustrations, Visual Research explores a range of research methods that can be used by graphic designers and visual communicators in the development of clear and purposeful design solutions. The book introduces key terms and theories that underlie design research; examining the…
The essays in VISUAL RHETORIC AND THE ELOQUENCE OF DESIGN foreground the rhetorical functions of design artifacts. Rhetoric, normally understood as verbal or visual messages that have a tactical persuasive objective-a speech that wants to convince us to vote for someone, or an ad that tries to persuade us to buy a particular product-becomes in…
VISUAL STORYTELLING: VIDEOGRAPHY AND POST PRODUCTION IN THE DIGITAL AGE SECOND EDITION combines a thorough exploration of essential storytelling concepts with detailed instruction in practical technical skills. Without limiting its focus to a particular range of equipment, applications, or technology, this engaging text covers the key concepts, aesthetics, and techniques of single-camera field production and…
Word recognition is the component of reading which involves the identification of individual words. Together the two volumes of Visual Word Recognition offer a state-of-the-art overview of contemporary research from leading figures in the field. This second volume examines how research on word recognition has been linked to the study of concepts and meaning, such…
Oft wirken erste Gehversuche mit 3D-Visualisierung zu technisch. Stimmung und Atmosphäre werden nicht kommuniziert. Das ist frustrierend und führt dazu, dass gerne zu alt bekannten Kollagetechniken für eine Präsentation gegriffen wird. Die technologischen Entwicklungen im Umfeld der Computergrafik bieten jedoch Möglichkeiten, die mit klassischen Methoden nie erreicht werden. Dies ist einer der Schwerpunkte dieses Buches….
Ästhetische Ausdrucksformen wie Literatur, Theater, Film aber auch vermehrt digitale Medien wenden sich dem Thema der Gewalt in all ihren ausdifferenzierten Wahrnehmungsformen zu. Dabei heben sie oftmals gewaltsam unterdrückte oder ausgegrenzte Diskurse hervor und fungieren gleichzeitig als Gewaltreflexion und Gewaltkritik. Gewalt setzt dabei eine Adressierung voraus und zielt auf den Zuschauer, der sich in diesem…
This book analyzes Siri Hustvedt�s three novels The Blindfold, What I Loved and The Sorrows of an American with a focus on visual art.Siri Hustvedt is one of the most popular American writers today and her work is predominantly concerned with art historical and psychological themes. The author of this book investigates the function of…
This major reference presents the challenges, issues and directions of computer-based visualization of the natural and built environment and the role of such visualization in landscape and environmental planning.It offers a uniquely systematic approach to the potential of visualization and the writers are acknowledged experts in their field of specialization. Case studies are presented to…
Created for the next generation of engineering professionals, VISUALIZATION, MODELING, AND GRAPHICS FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN, Second Edition, combines coverage of traditional drafting essentials and the cutting-edge technology and methods today’s professionals need to master for career success. This versatile text provides a strong grounding in fundamentals including core design skills, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, sketching…
A unique and timely monograph, Visualization of Categorical Data contains a useful balance of theoretical and practical material on this important new area.Top researchers in the field present the books four main topics: visualization, correspondence analysis, biplots and multidimensional scaling, and contingency table models.This volume discusses how surveys, which are employed in many different research…
.A new book for a new generation of engineering professionals, Visualization, Modeling, and Graphics for Engineering Design was written from the ground up to take a brand-new approach to graphic communication within the context of engineering design and creativity. With a blend of modern and traditional topics, this text recognizes how computer modeling techniques have…
Visualizing ComplexityModular Information Design HandbookDesign system for information design explained step by step How can you turn dry statistics into attractive and informative graphs? How can you present complex data sets in an easily understandable way? How can you create narrative diagrams from unstructured data? This handbook of information design answers these questions. Nicole Lachenmeier…
An excellent resource for social studies teachers, this book will help them learn about and reflect on their responsibilities in our society.It focuses on classroom-based experiences and real-world contexts. The teaching methods discussed are also closely associated to social studies subject matter so they can be integrated into the actual classroom. Each chapter also examines…
Visualizing Nutrition teaches students to identify and connect the central elements of nutritional science using a visual approach.Developed for a one-semester introductory nutrition course, this title fits well at both two- and four-year schools.As students explore important nutrition topics, they are immersed in content that not only provides scientific understanding, but demonstrates relevance to their…
Visualizing Technology provides you with a hands-on, highly visual approach to computer concepts.As you learn new skills, you’ll apply them to projects or IT simulations or watch Viz Clip videos to dive deeper. The text’s magazine-style chapters offer consistent instruction and active practice with Digital Literacy, Essential Job Skills projects and engaging videos. The 10th…
Always current, always innovative Visualizing Technology provides a hands-on, highly visual approach to computer concepts whereby you learn a skill and then either apply it to a project or simulation or watch a Viz Clip video to dive deeper.Each magazine-style chapter has a consistent approach of instruction, active practice with Digital Literacy and Essential Job…