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?

Starter Quiz

What is a layout in graphic design?