Graphic Communications: the influence and application of sources
I can identify and apply influences from primary and secondary sources to create original graphic communication work.
- Year 10
Graphic Communications: the influence and application of sources
I can identify and apply influences from primary and secondary sources to create original graphic communication work.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Sources of inspiration play a key role in shaping the direction of creative work as it develops.
- Using a range of sources allows graphic designers to create more dynamic, relevant, and compelling designs.
- Exploring a range of sources introduces designers to various styles, concepts, and cultural influences.
Keywords
Primary source - original materials or objects used as direct references in artwork, such as photographs, objects, or life studies
Secondary source - indirect references that influence a work, including images from books, the internet, or artworks of other artists
Visual language - the use of visual elements (e.g. line, shape, colour) to communicate meaning or ideas in a design or artwork
Contextual research - investigating the background, cultural, or social relevance of a source to inform how it may influence design choices
Common misconception
Copying or replicating an image is an appropriate way to use a source.
Influence means taking inspiration and transforming it into something new, adding your own creative input rather than directly copying.
Equipment
Sketchbooks, pencils, erasers, rulers, pens, markers. Access to computers with internet access for digital research and sourcing, or tablets for taking photographs.
Licence
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