Explore Graphic Design
Graphic Design examines visual communication through typography, systems and form. This subject guide introduces the questions, methods and practical work that help learners understand the field before choosing a formal course of study.
A strong starting point is to connect typography with visual identity. The first develops a foundation for reasoning; the second provides a setting in which to test ideas. Keep a learning journal that records assumptions, sources and questions that remain unresolved.
Four areas to investigate
Typography
Connect typography to the study of visual communication through typography, systems and form. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Visual identity
Connect visual identity to the study of visual communication through typography, systems and form. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Editorial design
Connect editorial design to the study of visual communication through typography, systems and form. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Information design
Connect information design to the study of visual communication through typography, systems and form. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Learn through inquiry
Create an accessible public-information system across print and digital formats.
Begin with a question narrow enough to investigate. Decide what evidence would support an answer, document the method and explain what further work would be needed.