Foundations of Digital Art and Design (+ Oyster City)

If I were teaching a foundations digital media course right now I would use this great new book by Xtine Burrough, Foundations of Digital Art and Design, published by Peachpit Press/Pearson. The book, which “combines lessons in Bauhaus-inspired design principles and theories with histories and examples of digital art for learners using Adobe Creative Cloud” leads the learner on a path that gracefully traverses conceptual and art thinking while developing technical skills. It is easy to get lost in the how-to and wow of software when you are learning, so I greatly appreciate this take on the process. And I am proud that Oyster City, our AR walking tour and game about the history and future of oysters in NYC,  is included in the introduction. Here’s xtine’s blog, DesignEducator.info.