graphic design ( a full leson, activities and quiz)
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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
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: 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.
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
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
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,
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.
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.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