Creative careers: graphic designer
I can design a logo for a festival.
- Year 6
Creative careers: graphic designer
I can design a logo for a festival.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A graphic designer arranges visual elements in different ways to convey a message to an audience.
- Examples of graphic design can be found throughout everyday life.
- Graphic design principles, such as contrast, balance and emphasis can be used to enhance the visual impact of logos.
Keywords
Festival - a special event or celebration that brings people together in a communal setting
Graphic designer - a person who creates visual content, such as logos, advertisements, and websites, to communicate messages and ideas
Logo - a unique graphic symbol or design that represents a brand, company, or event, making it easily recognisable
Common misconception
It is not important to consider the identity of the festival when creating your logo.
Remind children that graphic designers should consider the unique character of their festival when creating their logo, so they can visually represent the ethos of the event in their design.
Equipment
Digital devices, sketchbooks, variety of media for pupils to choose from, sticky notes.