writing or images that have been sprayed, stencilled, painted, scratched or drawn on a public space

the art and technique of arranging letters and text to make written language visually appealing

a technique in digital media where different elements are stacked on top of each other

a gradual transition from one color to another

Developing graffiti letter designs using digital media

Art and design

Pupils will study street art in contemporary culture. They will consider grafitti in the context of calligraphy and sign painting traditions. They will learn how to draw graffiti letters and street art graphics before designing their own street art composition for a community space artwork.

Street Art: digital and new media

a gradual transition from one colour to another

to stack different elements, like text and colour, to edit them separately

What is the purpose of using layering in digital graffiti design?

{{ }} are a key feature of graffiti-style letters.

drawing everything on one piece without any parts separated

a technique where different elements are stacked on top of each other

changing the background colour of your design

Choose a graffiti-style letter or type your name.

Create layers for background, letters, and effects.

Add colours, gradients, and shadows to style your letters.

Arrange and edit the design using digital tools.

Put these steps in the correct order to create a graffiti-style digital letter design.

a creative style of writing or drawing letters used in public spaces

the art of arranging letters to make written language appealing

a technique in digital media where different elements are stacked

Match each keyword to its correct definition.

rounded and inflated, giving a soft, friendly appearance

What type of appearance do bubble letters have?

Wildstyle graffiti letters are more complex and abstract, featuring intricate designs, and overlapping shapes.

the style and arrangement of letters in writing.

how large the text is on a word document.

a stylised signature or nickname for an artist, made up of connected letters

a type of mural created by a group of artists

a colourful design used for advertisements

Which of the following artists are known for their work with graffiti tags, lettering, and typography?

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