the specific subject or content that the artwork focuses on

the process of exploring new and unconventional tools, materials, and techniques

the process of experimenting with different ideas, styles, and techniques to discover new creative possibilities

Using a graphic design sketchbook in experimental ways

Art and design

Developing your graphic design style

Finding your design style.

Designing in response to a specific theme

Showcasing a designer research page

Cultivating a unique design concept

Final graphic design piece

This unit introduces pupils to developing their own voice. They will learn about key components in shaping their artistic voice, including research, reflection and refining ideas. The unit takes them on a journey of discovery leading to planning a final piece.

Finding your artistic voice: an introduction to the creative process

taking existing styles and changing them by adding your own twist

smoothly combining colours, shapes, textures

studying and copying the style of another designer to learn their techniques

Which of these is the definition of 'emulate'?

Graphic designers use only traditional approaches.

Graphic designers might use a combination of traditional and digital approaches.

Graphic designers use only digital approaches.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which is an example of a traditional approach?

Traditional approaches to graphic design are no longer used today.

By sticking to fixed ways of working and ignoring the design elements, designers can keep rediscovering and refining their voice and graphic design style.

take inspiration from other work and criticise it

Take inspiration from other work and places and add your own twist.

What might it mean to ‘remix a trend’ as a graphic designer?

Using a graphic design sketchbook in experimental ways

Lesson outcome