Graphic Design Tutorials & Tools
All Fairfield University students, faculty, and staff have access to LinkedIn Learning (via my.fairfield.edu), an online subscription library that teaches the latest software tools and skills through high-quality instructional videos taught by recognized industry experts on a broad range of subjects, including graphic design, illustration, animation, Photoshop, and web design. New courses are added every week.
Adobe Photoshop Creative Suite is available on some computer labs on campus.
There are also several free web tools that can be used to edit images, create promotional materials, and infographics. Here are a few:
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Adobe SparkCreate impactful social graphics, web pages, and short videos in minutes.
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CanvaGraphic design tool with an easy to use drag-and-drop interface and provides access to over a million photographs, graphics, and fonts. The tools can be used for both web and print media design and graphics.
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Easel.lySimple web tool that empowers anyone to create and share powerful visuals.
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GimpCan be used for photo retouching, image composition, and image authoring.
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InkscapeOpen-source vector graphics editor that can be used to create or edit vector graphics such as illustrations, diagrams, line arts, charts, logos and complex paintings.
Find Sources
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WorldCatA global and comprehensive catalog of library holdings. Search WorldCat for materials that are not available at Fairfield.
Background Sources
Multidisciplinary encyclopedias:
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Credo Reference Academic CoreA comprehensive collection of subject encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and reference handbooks. Also included are short reference videos and high-resolution images. Useful background information source.
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Oxford Art OnlineThis collection of scholarly art encyclopedias and reference works includes Grove Art Online, the Encyclopedia of Aesthetics, The Oxford Companion to Western Art, and The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms. This content is updated regularly to reflect the latest scholarship.
Discipline specific resources:
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The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Graphic Design and DesignersCall Number: Online and Reference Main Level NC997 .L54 2012ISBN: 9780500204139Publication Date: 2012 -
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Typography: a Very Short IntroductionCall Number: Stacks Upper Level Z246 .L85 2018ISBN: 0199211299Publication Date: 2019
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Citations & Support
Citing Your Sources
The links below point to brief informational guides for creating accurate citations. For more complete information, consult the original books at the library (see call numbers below) or contact a librarian.
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Chicago:
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Ref. LB2369.G53 2016 |
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Ref. Z 253.U69 2017
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