A guide to help you get ready for A-level Graphic Communication
What is Graphic Communication?
“A picture is worth a thousand words”. Graphic communication is the use of visual signals to transmit messages to people using colours, textures, lines and shapes that communicate not just messages but also emotions, attitudes, experiences, lifestyles and concepts. Graphic communication has the power to reach beyond language, class, gender, education, geography and age to reach a large audience.
Successful graphic communication student
The most successful students are creative, artistically talented, and have excellent computer skills. Graphic communicators must develop unique and interesting ideas while possessing the skills to make their ideas a reality. Professionals working in graphic communication have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team.
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Investigate good design
Galleries regularly feature exhibitions of the work of graphic designers. Visit the website to extend your knowledge and understanding of the work of great designers past and present.
https://designmuseum.org/# #DesignDispatches weekly conversion with outstanding designers on Instagram video. Profile designers with blinks to their work.
https://www.vam.ac.uk/ Visit the extensive online collections to discover the major art and design movements throughout history. Youtube channel to learn about collections https://www.youtube.com/user/vamuseum
https://museum-gestaltung.ch/en/ Play curated audio visual tours of great graphic design themes https://www.eguide.ch/en/touren/
Software warmup
1. Download the free Photoshop trial on your home computer.
2. Download free phone apps and test.
Photoshop Express, Photoshop Mix, Photoshop Lightroom, Illustrator Draw, Adobe Colour
• Try 30 days of photoshop tutorials free at PHLEARN YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7JpMMpENaD3KL_lvmw4eS5U5AD746yK B
• Try Adobe Photoshop advanced tutorials at Adobe YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/Photoshop