To Try in Class

Test yourself

Design Guide

Now that you know the four principles of design, here are a few things to apply (or not!) in class.

Illustrative background for Do ?? "content

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.

Illustrative background for Try ?? "content

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

1.1.1The Limitations of Working Memory

1.1.2To Try in Class

1.2Design Guide

1.2.1Design Guide

1.2.2To Try in Class

1.3Pen Craft

1.3.1Pen Craft

1.3.2To Try in Class

1.4Slides

1.4.1Slides

1.4.2To Try in Class

1.5Documents

1.5.1Documents

1.5.2To Try in Class

1.6Displays

1.6.1Displays

1.6.2To Try in Class

Jump to other topics