arranging letters and text in a way that makes them readable and visually appealing

communicating emotion, mood or energy through visual art and design

how different elements are placed and organised in a piece of art

arranging design elements in order of importance

Create  expressive typographic work

Art and design

Graphic design: the art of letters

Create a concrete poem

Practise calligraphic techniques

Learn to draw typographic letter forms

Design an expressive letter form

Pupils will investigate letterforms and practice calligraphic techniques, looking at the work of artists and designers. They will make concrete poems, playing with typographic forms to create meaning and communicate ideas.  They will design and create their own letterform composition.

Lettering: graphic design

How can composition affect a typographic design?

What does typography involve besides choosing typefaces?

What qualities best describe script typefaces?

What is a key element of expressive typography?

A visual {{ }} arranges elements in order of importance.

Why is colour important in art and design?

How are signs and symbols used in art and design?

A {{ }} is the shape and design of a single letter.

using text and pictures to convey messages

using pencils and pens to make different marks

using natural forms to draw from observation 

Starter Quiz

What is an expressive letterform?