Portraits and figures in Graphic Communication
I can explore and analyse how designers use portraits and figures, and begin creating my own design that communicates personal meaning through stylisation.
- Year 10
Portraits and figures in Graphic Communication
I can explore and analyse how designers use portraits and figures, and begin creating my own design that communicates personal meaning through stylisation.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Portraits and figures can be powerful tools in graphic design to express messages, emotion, or identity.
- Graphic designers often stylise figures to enhance meaning and create a signature visual style.
- Deconstructing design helps us understand how the elements of art contribute to visual impact.
- Personal identity can inform meaningful visual design choices.
Keywords
Portraiture - artwork that represents a person’s likeness, often focusing on the face and expression
Identity - the qualities, beliefs, personality, or expressions that make a person or group unique, often reflected in art
Stylisation - the deliberate simplification or exaggeration of visual elements in an artwork to create a distinctive or expressive effect
Visual language - the combination of design elements (line, shape, colour, etc.) used to communicate ideas visually
Deconstruction - the process of breaking down an artwork into its basic components for analysis
Common misconception
Portraits in graphic design must look realistic to be effective.
Graphic design often relies on abstraction and stylisation to communicate more clearly and powerfully than realism - effective portraits use design choices to enhance meaning, not replicate reality.
Equipment
Tracing paper, mirrors or cameras. Pencils, fine liners, coloured pencils, marker pens). Access to digital tools and design software if available.
Licence
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