Sketchbook Companion to Graphic Design: Unit 3

Unit 3: Principles of Design - Sketchbook Companion

78 Pages

Help your students take their designs to the next level with this engaging and easy-to-use Unit 3: Principles of Design Sketchbook Companion! This unit focuses on how artists and designers organize visual elements to create strong, effective compositions.

Students will explore key principles such as balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity through creative, hands-on sketchbook prompts that encourage critical thinking and artistic growth.

This resource is perfect for middle and high school learners and works well for:

• Graphic design classes
• Art foundations courses
• Sketchbook warm-ups or bell ringers
• Independent or guided practice

What’s Included:

• Student-friendly explanations of each design principle
• Creative sketchbook prompts for every concept
• Open-ended activities that promote originality
• Opportunities to connect design concepts to real-world visuals

Why You’ll Love It:

This unit helps students move beyond simply creating art to understanding why designs work. It builds visual literacy, strengthens composition skills, and encourages students to think like designers.

Perfect as a standalone unit or as part of a full Graphic Design Sketchbook Bundle!