Lettering: graphic design
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Why this why now
This unit has an emphasis on drawing and painting letters precisely, which aims to improve pupils' fine motor skills. The ability to draw block lettering with a degree of accuracy is a skill that is used repeatedly throughout the key stage. Pupils are increasingly confident to make creative choices and select media and techniques that match their intentions.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Know that artists create meaning in their art in various ways
- Have taken part in discussions about art examining how they convey meaning through visual symbols such as the formal elements
- Ability to use art to communicate and express thoughts & ideas
- Familiarity with basic handwriting techniques
Threads
Why this why now
This unit has an emphasis on drawing and painting letters precisely, which aims to improve pupils' fine motor skills. The ability to draw block lettering with a degree of accuracy is a skill that is used repeatedly throughout the key stage. Pupils are increasingly confident to make creative choices and select media and techniques that match their intentions.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Know that artists create meaning in their art in various ways
- Have taken part in discussions about art examining how they convey meaning through visual symbols such as the formal elements
- Ability to use art to communicate and express thoughts & ideas
- Familiarity with basic handwriting techniques
Lettering: graphic design
Pupils will investigate letterforms and practice calligraphic techniques, looking at the work of artists and designers. They will make concrete poems, playing with typographic forms to create meaning and communicate ideas. They will design and create their own letterform composition.
6 lessons in unit
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