Content & learning objectives

Graphic Design can be defined as a “form of visual communication” which combines images, words, signs and symbols to convey a message or idea to an audience. We encounter graphic design in everyday life; when we pick up a magazine or book, in the billboards and signs we pass on our route to work, in advertisements, websites and more.

By incorporating the fundamental design elements of line, colour, texture, typography, space and form alongside the main principles of design, graphic design “intensifies the message and enriches the audience’s experience”.  These elements and principles of design will be explored in this lesson, alongside considerations of how you might apply such ideas in educational contexts.

You can access the lesson by clicking on the image (to the right) and if you successfully complete the activities and quiz, you can earn a digital badge.