Graphic Design
Design principles, digital design tools, and branding with Ghanaian visual culture for university students.
About Graphic Design on DigiTransact Mastermind
Design principles, digital design tools, and branding with Ghanaian visual culture for university students.
Each of the 6 Graphic Design skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 36 Graphic Design questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
Graphic Design work is filed under University, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
Tertiary and college foundations - Advanced study
6 Graphic Design skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the Graphic Design practice sets you should be able to:
- Elements of Design: The building blocks of visual design.
- Typography: Working with type.
- Branding and Communication: Design that carries a message.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the Graphic Design question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
Typography is
- the art of arranging text to be readable and appealing
- a type of camera
- a printing machine only
- a colour
Working: Typography shapes how text looks and reads.
Graphic design is
- the art of communicating with images, type and layout
- building houses
- growing crops
- repairing cars
Working: Graphic design communicates messages visually.
A logo is
- a symbol that represents a brand or business
- a type of font only
- a printer
- a colour wheel
Working: Logos give a brand a recognisable identity.
Main topics and skills
Graphic Design is organised into 3 topic groups covering 6 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
Design Principles
Tools and Typography
Design in Practice
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Frequently asked questions
Who is this Graphic Design practice for?
Right now Graphic Design spans University. Use the level filter on this page to hide everything outside the stage you are revising for.
What topics are included in Graphic Design?
There are 3 topic groups in Graphic Design, including Design Principles, Tools and Typography and Design in Practice. Working through a single group at a time is usually faster than jumping around.
What is in the Graphic Design question bank?
36 Graphic Design questions sit across 6 skills. A written explanation follows every answer, so a wrong attempt still shows you the method.
Is Graphic Design practice useful for tertiary coursework?
Because Graphic Design is organised by level, the sets covering tertiary coursework are easy to isolate, and they are labelled Tertiary foundation coursework.
Do I need an account to practise Graphic Design?
Reading is open to everyone. Signing up for free adds the parts that need to be stored: your SmartScore, your completed Graphic Design skills and your place in a set.
Related subjects
Free graphic design courses to watch alongside
Full video courses from universities and educators, free to watch and listed on their own pages here.
How this page was produced
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Ready to master Graphic Design?
Pick any of the 6 Graphic Design skills above, answer the questions and watch your SmartScore climb.