Core reading list
Each unit on BA GCD has 2-3 core readings which are made available in advance of the unit and are regularly referenced during lectures and other unit activities. These readings are continuously reviewed by staff, with input from students.
Contextual Resources List
In addition to the core readings, staff and students produce their own Contextual Resources List detailing references and resources that have informed their learning in each unit. This enables thematically and culturally diverse sets of references, unique to your respective practices to be incorporated into your learnings.
Community Resources List
Staff & students Contextual Resources Lists form the Community Resource Lists, widening the scope of references and in turn that of graphic design. It is a shared but shifting set of references that sparks interest and ignites dialogue across our community of practitioners. This is an opportunity to explore collectively the existing theoretical and practical landscape of graphic design. A landscape shaped by historical and social contexts that students are challenged to disassemble, question and in turn reshape through their use of graphic communication design. Community lists also serve as an important input to the development of the Core Reading lists (above) over time.
Disclaimer
This site is a shared, evolving resource created by and for the GCD community. It exists to support learning, experimentation, and the exchange of ideas in a spirit of exploration and shared learning.
The materials and links collected here reflect diverse perspectives and practices. Users are encouraged to engage critically, cite sources responsibly, and contribute in ways that strengthen inclusivity and accessibility for all.
We recognise that knowledge is collective and that errors or oversights can occur. If you see something that could be improved, please share your suggestions — collaboration helps this resource grow.
This space is maintained with care and curiosity, not commercial intent. External links are provided for reference and may change over time.
The GCD Community Resources List may also be used for research purposes to explore patterns and trends in how our community engages with graphic communication design.
Any such research will:
- Analyse anonymised data only (e.g. categories, tags or keyword patterns, thematic connections)
- Not identify individual contributors in any findings
- Be conducted in accordance with the UAL Code of Practice on Research Ethics
By submitting references to the resources list, you consent to your contributions being used for these research purposes. All analysis will protect your privacy through anonymisation.
If you have any concerns, please contact Jaap de Maat.