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Design Analysis Grid
Visual Map, explanatory diagram, statistical diagram, symbol, logo, chart, illustration, 3D model,
Communicatio instrumental drawing, architectural drawing, poster, packaging, signage, multimedia, 2D
n Description layout.
Describe the
visual
communication.
Audience: Age: Gender Socio/Eco Interests Other incl.
Status Ethnicity,
religion
Why? Indicators
that determine
audience
Purpose: (Tick Promote [ ] Advertise [ ] Depict [ ] Explain [ ] Teach [ ] Inform [ ] Guide [ ] Other [ ]
the intended
purpose(s). _____________
Why? What
aspect(s) of the
visual
communication
identify the
purpose?
Context: Location/Environment: Size/Scale: Content: (Humour, emotive, Cultural, social or political
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imagery, etc).
How does the
context affect
the visual
communication.
Design Point: Line: Shape: Form: Tone: Texture: Colour: Letterform:
Elements:
Describe:
Design Balance: Contrast: Scale: Proportion: Pattern: Hierarchy: Figure ground: Cropping:
Principles:
Describe:
Methods
Drawing Printing Photography Photocopy Computer 3D Process
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Freehand [ ] Offset [ ] Colour [ ] Colour [ ] Digitally altered image [ ] Construction [ ]
Silkscreen [ ] Black &white [ ] Black & white [ ] Computer generated image [ ] Moulding [ ]
2D Digital [ ] Digital [ ] Web design [ ] Casting [ ]
- Orthogonal [ ] Monoprint [ ] Animation [ ] Sculpturing [ ]
Relief print [ ]
3D Intaglio [ ]
- Paraline [ ]
- Perspective [ ]
Materials Paper, card, wood, metal, glass, clay, stone, plastic, textile Media Pencil, paint, charcoal, watercolour, airbrush, pen,
etc. digital media, photographic film.
Describe:
This grid enables you to collect information about visual communications. The information will assist you when describing and analysing the examples
in more detail.
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