2D Design Course Supply List
If you’re a student in my class at UCLA Extension or ArtCenter Extension, you can use these links to find items and purchase online, and so save some search time. You are not required to obtain your gear through these links. Disclosure: The Amazon links are affiliate links.
Required Items
Canson Mi-Teintes Drawing Sheets, 19 x 25 Inches, Gray Tones, 10 Sheets, assorted grays
OR individual Canson sheets:
OR equivalent
OR you can use your smartphone camera
Recommended Reading
Worthy tomes to start or add to your design library.
Design Basics by Stephen Pentak and David Lauer
Principles of Two-Dimensional Design by Wucius Wong
Geometry of Design by Kimberly Elam (2nd edition)
Grid Systems by Joseph Müller-Brockmann
Ten Principles for Good Design by Dieter Rams
The Vignelli Canon by Massimo Vignelli
The Complete Guide To Perspective Drawing
Craig Attebery
Basic Perspective Drawing: A Visual Approach by John Montague
Design: The Definitive Visual Guide (cultural history) by DK
How Design Makes Us Think by Sean Adams
Nonlinear: Navigating Design with Curiosity and Conviction
Kevin Bethune
Reimagining Design: Unlocking Strategic Innovation
Kevin Bethune
Other Sources (US) for Art and Drafting Supplies
ONLINE
https://www.jerrysartarama.com
https://dickblick.com (on ground — Blick Stores)
https://www.shopgraphaids.com
https://www.utrechtart.com/
Look for stores in your location as well as online. Stores such at Graphaids and Blick offer student discounts, which you should take advantage of.