Cognitive Strategies in Graphic Design Education
Chapter from the book:
Baltacı,
Ö.
(ed.)
2023.
Current Research in Education- III.
Synopsis
Graphic design education is a field that necessitates the development of effective skills in visual communication. In recent years, the significance of cognitive strategies in this field has been steadily increasing. This section meticulously examines how cognitive strategies are implemented in graphic design education and their impact on student achievement. Cognitive strategies can equip students with a better understanding of the fundamental principles of design, enhance their creative thinking abilities, and enable them to effectively solve design problems they encounter. Research indicates that cognitive strategies enhance students' design abilities and strengthen their critical thinking skills. Therefore, the systematic use of cognitive strategies in graphic design education can contribute to improving student success and nurturing skilled professionals in the field of design. However, further research is needed in this area. Future studies should shed more light on how cognitive strategies can be integrated more effectively and how graphic design education can be enhanced. Furthermore, more research is required on the practical challenges that educators and educational institutions may encounter in implementing these strategies and best practice examples. Increased research and applications in this field have the potential to make graphic design education more efficient and effective.