Graphic Design ( a Full leson, activities and quiz)

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Grade:9

Presenter : Mr. Chambers

Subject: Graphic Design

GRAPHIC DESIGN

WHAT IS GRAPHIC DESIGN?

This is an art form and process of combining text and images to communicate messages to different audiences, through visual presentation.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

ELEMENTS OF GRAPHIC DESIGN

Text or words

Pictures or illustration

TEXT In graphic designing, this is the typed,

printed or written portion of the art that

has letters, which may form words and

can be used to communicate a message.

Often times in graphic designing it

is done in a stylized format, so as to

enhance the art. In other cases the

text are used to create art work

known as typography.

PICTURE In graphic design the picture, can

be classified as the visual aid that

helps to represent the main idea of

the graphic item.

TYPES OF GRAPHIC DESIGN Expressive lettering .

Graphic design with a picture or with pictures only.

Graphic design with words only.

Graphics design with a combination of pictures and words.

TYPOGRAPHY

TYPOGRAPHY

Typography: is the art of

arranging text into a legible,

aesthetically pleasing and

design-appropriate layout.

The group of words that are combined

to create an image are normally

related. For example, a picture of a

bike is made up of words that are

associated with bikes; like the bike

parts.

EXPRESSIVE LETTERING

Expressive lettering can be

classified as the creative

expression of an artist ideas

by representing letters or

words in an artistic manner.

Expressive lettering is only

limited to the creator’s

imagination and are generally

expressed in two forms; that is

words expressed as pictures or

pictures forming words.

Expressive lettering is a

unique way of sending visual

signals about a particular

issue while creating art.

It is a form of art that allows

persons who believe art as

drawing only, to be a

participant of creativity, since

it is mainly letters been used

to create art.

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EXAMPLE OF EXPRESSIVE LETTERING

CLASS ACTIVITY (CRITIQUE PIECE )

Create a Graphic Design art piece,

using the concept of Expressive

Lettering pictures forming words. For

example the word hot expressed with

elements associated with heat.

INSTRUCTIONSUse reference and plan your deign then place it on paper with pencil.

1. Do not apply pressure to the pencil while designing.

2. When the design is complete, retrace it with black ink pen (black jell ink pen preferably).

3. Wait a minute for the ink to dry, then erase the pencil mark.

4. Lastly, colour the art work neatly.

CATEGORIES

1. Fire 2. Snakes3. Rose 4. Melt5. Bones6. Leaf7. Fish

1. banana2. apple3. Ice

cream4. Pipes 5. Shoes6. Sweets7. Balloon

EXAMPLES OF PICTURES IN A GRAPHIC DESIGN ITEM

PICTURE ONLY

WORD ONLY

COMBINATION OF PICTURES AND WORDS

FEATURES OF GRAPHIC DESIGN ITEMS

Simple = logos, signs, emblems and symbols.

Complex= posters,cards,comics and broachers.

Simple : This generally has few writings or pictures, simple or no background and the message is usually short, for example two to four words.

FEATURES OF COMPLEX AND SIMPLE GRAPHIC DESIGN

FEATURES OF COMPLEX AND SIMPLE GRAPHIC DESIGN

Complex: these type of graphic design items, generally has more writing and pictures and the designs are normally advance.

The text can be as long as a few sentences, for example in a card or as long as a novel.

SIMPLE GRAPHIC DESIGN ITEMS

Emblems= is a symbolic representation of a particular quality or concept.

SIMPLE GRAPHIC DESIGN ITEMS

Signs= This can be classified as a creative tool, used to inform or send a message by mostly using pictures or text and some times a combination of both; to indicate things of significance.

SIMPLE GRAPHIC DESIGN ITEMS

Symbols= this is a mark or character used to represent an organization or beliefs on concept of the world.

SIMPLE GRAPHIC DESIGN ITEMS

Logo= this is a distinct design or mark that is generally used to identify a company or service of a specific group.

COMPLEX GRAPHIC DESIGN ITEMS

Poster = This is a visual item, usually printed with information to be displayed to a general audience. It is often use for a notice or advertisement. To get the audiences attention artist, normally design it with attractive art.

Depending on the type of poster, it should contain certain information. For example, if it is a event poster it should have: The name, date, location, admission and visuals that represent the event. What is optional includes refreshments, special guest, mode of conduct and a slogan.

COMPLEX GRAPHIC DESIGN ITEMS

COMPLEX GRAPHIC DESIGN ITEMS

Comic: is a medium of expression in which images, often incorporating text, convey information such as narratives.

COMPLEX GRAPHIC DESIGN ITEMS Cards: this can be described as a

graphic design item in which pictures and text are normally combined to send a short message.

Depending on the type, it serves different purposes.

COMPLEX GRAPHIC DESIGN ITEMS

Example of the different types of cards Gift cards Get well cars Cards of encouragement Anniversary cards Birthday cards,

GIFT CARDS

ANNIVERSARY CARDS

GET WELL CARDS

BIRTHDAY CARDS

QUIZ TIME

WHAT IS GRAPHIC DESIGN?

(a) A stylistic approach of communicating messages with artist.

(b) Any artistic design that may use pictures and text to send a message.

(c) Any artistic design that uses pictures and text to decorate a message.

WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING IS A FEATURE OF A COMPLEX GRAPHIC DESIGN?

(a) Has more writing and pictures and the design are normally advance.

(b) Contain few words and mostly pictures.

(c) Has less advance artistic work but has a lot of text.

WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE GRAPHIC DESIGN ART FORM THAT USES WORDS TO CREATE A PICTURE?

(a) typograph

(b) Typography

(C) Expressive design

LOGOS, SYMBOLS AND SIGNS ARE EXAMPLE OF WHAT KIND OF GRAPHIC DESIGN ITEM?

(a) expressive graphic design item.

(b) complex graphic design item.

(c) simple graphic design item.

END OF QUIZ

CONCEPT ART (PICTURES ONLY GRAPHIC DESIGN)

EXPRESSING A CONCEPT WITH PICTURES ONLY

EXPRESSING A CONCEPT WITH PICTURES ONLY

1. TIME FLIES QUICKLY WHEN YOU ARE HAVING FUN.

2. TIME WAITS ON NO MAN.

3. THEIR IS A TIME AND PLACE FOR EVERYTHING

1. DEATH COMES EVEN TO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PERSON

2. LONELINESS UNTIL DEATH.

3. LIFE IS A CONTRAST

1.THE EARTH IS ALIVE.

2. THE PLANET EARTH IS BEAUTIFUL BEYOND COMPARE3. MOTHER NATURE IN ALL HER GLORY

1. FIRE IS FURIOUS

2. PEOPLE HATRED CAN CONSUME YOU LIKE FIRE

3. HOT SKULL ( A PERSON WHO MAKE RASH DECISION)

THEME Mother nature

Life is wild

Above and beyond

Music mania (music is life)

Love is Beauty

Animals are important

Under the sea

This is the age of Technology

COOL YOUR HEAD DOWN AND THANKS FOR

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