Graphic Design and Visual Communication
Digital Media Literacy · 3rd Year · Exploring and Creating Digital Media · 3.º Período

Graphic Design and Visual Communication

Students explore the principles of graphic design to create visually appealing digital content. They experiment with layout, typography, and colour theory to convey messages effectively.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA DML LO 3.6: Apply basic graphic design principlesNCCA DML LO 3.7: Create visual content to communicate ideas effectively

About This Topic

Students explore the principles of graphic design to create visually appealing digital content. They experiment with layout, typography, and colour theory to convey messages effectively.

Key Questions

  1. What are the basic principles of graphic design?
  2. How does colour affect the mood of an image?
  3. How can typography enhance a message?

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