Practise calligraphic techniques

Art and design

Graphic design: the art of letters

Create a concrete poem

Learn to draw typographic letter forms

Design an expressive letter form

Create  expressive typographic work

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

the arrangement of text and pictures in design

What affects the thickness of calligraphic strokes?

Where are you likely to find examples of calligraphy?

What is the purpose of a flourish in calligraphy?

What should you focus on when practising calligraphic letters?

Which stroke is crucial to move between two letters?

a set of letters that share a similar shape and design

using text and pictures to convey messages

What material is not typically used in calligraphy?

the arrangement of words creates a visual image.

Why is it important to follow instructions in art?

Which artist is best known for their typographic work?

Typography can be used to make letters more readable, as well as making {{ }} designs.

Starter Quiz

What is a typeface?