1.2.2
To Try in Class
Complete the interactive activities in the Seneca app to work towards your CPD certificate.
Design Guide
Now that you know the four principles of design, here are a few things to apply (or not!) in class.
Do
- Use a grid to structure your creations.
- Align everything to the grid.
- Think about the essentials and drop the merely decorative.
- Study newspapers and magazines for layout ideas.
Don't
- Confuse your class documents with artistic self-expression.
- Use too many colours in your colour-coded system.
- Think larger fonts are easier to read. Actually, line spacing is key.
- Assume entertainment rules. It is better to stick to clarity and simplicity.
Try
- Sketch out a pencil thumbnail to establish the layout.
- Copy what you find in newspapers and magazines.
- Add hand-drawn images or letters to add variety.
- Leave most of the white space at the top of the page.
1Dual Coding With Teachers
1.1The Limitations of Working Memory
1.2Design Guide
1.3Pen Craft
1.4Slides
1.5Documents
1.6Displays
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1Dual Coding With Teachers
1.1The Limitations of Working Memory
1.2Design Guide
1.3Pen Craft
1.4Slides
1.5Documents
1.6Displays
Practice questions on To Try in Class
Can you answer these? Complete these activities in the Seneca app to progress towards your certificate.
- 1Where should most of the white space of a document be?Multiple choice
- 2What should you do when designing documents?True / false
- 3What is MORE important for making things easier to read?Multiple choice
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