the arrangement of visual elements on a page or design to guide the viewer’s eye and convey information effectively

the way elements such as images, text, and shapes are combined and placed within a design

the visual order of elements, guiding viewers from the most important to least important using size, placement, or colour

the visual distribution of elements in a design to create harmony (can be symmetrical or asymmetrical)

the grouping of related elements close together to create a visual connection

Layout and composition

Art and design

The basic principles of graphic communication

Introduction to typography and logo

Text type and logo design

Hand rendered working methods: wet media

Hand rendered working methods: dry media

Digital working methods: manipulating images

Digital working methods: combining images and type

Graphic Communications: the influence and application of sources

This is a teacher led unit which introduces to pupils to the skills within their endorsements. Through a series of workshop activities, students experiment with a range of materials and techniques. They develop a range of studies exploring mark making media, print and mixed media.

Foundation workshops: an introduction to the areas of study

The arrangement of visual elements on a page

Which of these is an example of good composition?

To help the viewer understand the connection

Why might a designer group related items close together?

The way we show importance through size and placement

Which tool helps with alignment in a digital layout?

Which of these is not a graphic design principle related to layout?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Layout and composition

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.