Starter quiz
- Which tool is commonly used for sketching?
- Brush
- Chisel
- Pencil ✓
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- Which of these are formal elements of art and design?
- Contrast, balance and emphasis
- Line, shape, and colour ✓
- Sound, light, and texture
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- Where might you find examples of text?
- On a street sign ✓
- On a picture frame
- On a natural form
- In a landscape painting
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- Why are basic shapes important in design?
- They add texture to designs
- They form the structure of designs ✓
- They make designs colourful
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- How can colours impact design?
- They convey emotions and messages ✓
- They define the size of text
- They determine the material used
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- What does familiarity with fonts help with?
- Adding texture to surfaces
- Choosing appropriate styles for different purposes ✓
- Increasing the size of images
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Exit quiz
- Graphic design is the art or skill of combining __________ and __________ in advertisements, magazines, or books.
- text and pictures ✓
- pencils and brushes
- computers and digital tools
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- What does typography involve?
- Arranging text with font, size, and spacing ✓
- Constructing 3D models
- Creating images with ink
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- Typography can help to make letters more readable, but it can also be used to make __________ and __________ designs.
- random and nonsensical
- flat and regular
- interesting and beautiful ✓
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- Why is balance important in graphic design?
- It helps create harmony between elements ✓
- It reduces cost of production
- It means the most important information can be read first
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- __________, balance and emphasis are three graphic design principles.
- Colour
- Contrast ✓
- Creativity
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What quality does this letter design convey?- Energy/Speed ✓
- 3D/Form
- Sadness/Disappointment
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Typography involves the style and appearance of letters
- Different styles and techniques can convey various emotions and messages
- Graphic design principles can enhance the visual impact of letters
Common misconception
Letters are only used for reading
Letters can be used to make interesting and beautiful designs
Keywords
Graphic design - the art or skill of combining text and pictures in advertisements, magazines, or books
Typography - arranging letters and text in a way that makes them readable and visually appealing
Font - the size and weight of letters
Typeface - a set of letters that share a similar shape and design
Style - letters or art with a distinctive appearance
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