@book{2c663ef1aa91456da944ece63ae2d868,
title = "Visual communication: from theory to practice",
keywords = "Graphic design, Visual communication",
author = "Jonathan Baldwin and Lucienne Roberts",
note = "The publication responds to a significant issue in design education: engaging practice-based students in theory. The text presents readers with three essays analysing visual cultural theory in terms of: communication theory; cultural studies; an examination of the conflict between theory and practice and the future of design under threat from 'amateurs'. Each essay is accompanied by interviews with leading practitioners including Neville Brody and Erik Spiekerman, who engage with the theoretical discussions. The book has been adopted as a core text including London College of Communication and The University of North Texas. It was also named 'Best Tertiary Education Book' at the 2006 British Book Awards. It has received favourable reviews from Creative Review, Grafik and the Higher Education Academy and has been translated into German. Evidence: Book (English), Book (German translation) and portfolio of supporting evidence ",
year = "2006",
language = "English",
isbn = "2940373094",
publisher = "AVA Academia",
}