PortfolioEducation · 2022

Visual Literacy

A foundational studio in visual analysis and composition.

In this studio, students analyse a chosen theme’s visual elements and principles, then use their findings to create new work.

Role
Educator | Visual Communication

01

Learning to see

In this studio, students begin by closely observing a chosen subject.

02

Breaking down form

They examine its shape, scale, rhythm and contrast.

03

Mapping principles

The analysis identifies patterns in those references.

04

New compositions

Students use what they find to make new compositions, rather than copy the source.

05

Developing variation

Several studies compare which features can change while keeping the idea recognisable.

06

Refinement

The selected direction is refined through type, image and composition.

07

Applying the system

Editorial applications put the visual ideas into a practical format.

08

Final work

The final work connects observation and analysis to an original design response.

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