Graphic design study resources
Explore 37 graphic design resources, with descriptions, learning levels and access information. These links include general learning support; check course codes and exam years on official sites when revising for a qualification.
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Smarthistory
Art history explained through essays and videos.
Canva Design School
Design lessons and practical projects; some content or features require a paid plan.
Practical Typography
Typography, readable layouts, spacing and document design.
Inkscape Tutorials
Vector illustration with paths, shapes and text.
The Futur
Branding and the business of creative work, alongside paid offerings.
AQA · A-level Art and Design (Art, craft and design) (7201)
Official A level course page for A-level Art and Design (Art, craft and design) (7201). Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
AQA · A-level Art and Design (Fine art) (7202)
Official A level course page for A-level Art and Design (Fine art) (7202). Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
AQA · A-level Art and Design (Graphic communication) (7203)
Official A level course page for A-level Art and Design (Graphic communication) (7203). Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
AQA · A-level Art and Design (Photography) (7206)
Official A level course page for A-level Art and Design (Photography) (7206). Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
AQA · A-level Art and Design (Textile design) (7204)
Official A level course page for A-level Art and Design (Textile design) (7204). Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
AQA · A-level Art and Design (Three-dimensional design) (7205)
Official A level course page for A-level Art and Design (Three-dimensional design) (7205). Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
AQA · A-level Design and Technology (7552)
Official A level course page for A-level Design and Technology (7552). Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
AQA · A-level Design and Technology (7562)
Official A level course page for A-level Design and Technology (7562). Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
AQA · GCSE Art and Design (Art, craft and design) (8201)
Official GCSE course page for GCSE Art and Design (Art, craft and design) (8201). Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
AQA · GCSE Art and Design (Fine art) (8202)
Official GCSE course page for GCSE Art and Design (Fine art) (8202). Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
AQA · GCSE Art and Design (Graphic communication) (8203)
Official GCSE course page for GCSE Art and Design (Graphic communication) (8203). Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
AQA · GCSE Art and Design (Photography) (8206)
Official GCSE course page for GCSE Art and Design (Photography) (8206). Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
AQA · GCSE Art and Design (Textile design) (8204)
Official GCSE course page for GCSE Art and Design (Textile design) (8204). Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
AQA · GCSE Art and Design (Three-dimensional design) (8205)
Official GCSE course page for GCSE Art and Design (Three-dimensional design) (8205). Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
AQA · GCSE Design and Technology (8552)
Official GCSE course page for GCSE Design and Technology (8552). Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
OCR · Art and Design (9-1) · J170-J176
Official GCSE course page for Art and Design (9-1). Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
OCR · Design and Technology (9-1) · J310
Official GCSE course page for Design and Technology (9-1). Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
OCR · Geography A (Geographical Themes) (9-1) · J383
Official GCSE course page for Geography A (Geographical Themes) (9-1). Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
OCR · Art and Design · H200-H600
Official AS / A level course page for Art and Design. Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
OCR · Design and Technology · H004-H006
Official AS / A level course page for Design and Technology. Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
Cambridge International · Art & Design - 0400
Official IGCSE course page for Art & Design - 0400. Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
Cambridge International · Art & Design (9-1) 0989
Official IGCSE course page for Art & Design (9-1) 0989. Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
Cambridge International · Design & Technology - 0445
Official IGCSE course page for Design & Technology - 0445. Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
Cambridge International · Design & Technology (9-1) - 0979
Official IGCSE course page for Design & Technology (9-1) - 0979. Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
Cambridge International · Art & Design - 9479
Official International AS / A level course page for Art & Design - 9479. Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
Cambridge International · Design & Technology - 9705
Official International AS / A level course page for Design & Technology - 9705. Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
Cambridge International · Digital Media & Design - 9481
Official International AS / A level course page for Digital Media & Design - 9481. Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
College Board · AP · AP 2-D Art and Design
Official AP course page for AP 2-D Art and Design. Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
College Board · AP · AP 3-D Art and Design
Official AP course page for AP 3-D Art and Design. Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
CBSE · Engineering Graphics · Secondary · Part 2
Official Secondary · Part 2 curriculum document for 2026–27.
VCAA · Victoria · Visual Communication Design
Official VCE course page for Visual Communication Design. Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.
VCAA · Victoria · Product Design and Technologies
Official VCE course page for Product Design and Technologies. Check the course code, exam year and available specification version.