Year 9 Visual Communication Design

During Term 1, our Year 9 Visual Communication Design students stepped into the role of graphic designers, taking on an exciting assessment task of creating an original surface design for a skateboard deck.

Throughout the project, students explored visual language and examined how designers use the elements and principles of design to communicate ideas effectively and engage a specific audience. 

Students experimented with bold colour palettes, imagery, pattern work, and hierarchy to develop designs with a strong focal point. 

As part of the design process, students developed original concepts, refined their ideas through feedback, and considered how design choices influence meaning and audience engagement. 

The finished skateboard designs showcase not only students’ technical skills, but also their understanding of how design can communicate visually. 

Madeleen Enriquez

Teacher