a set of principles guiding the visual style or artistic appearance of a piece of work

a written explanation or comment added next to images or designs to clarify or analyse them

the impact that one artist, designer, or style has on another’s work or creative process

Showcasing a designer research page

Art and design

Developing your graphic design style

Finding your design style.

Using a graphic design sketchbook in experimental ways

Designing in response to a specific theme

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

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Which of these is a graphic designer likely to create?

The placement of elements like images and text

The artist’s opinion about different images

What does the term “layout” refer to in visual design?

It explains your thinking and design choices

Why is annotation important in a design sketchbook?

What is meant by the 'influence' of a designer?

What tools they use to create their designs only

Which of these is most important when analysing a designer’s work?

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet