arranging letters and text in a way that makes them readable and visually appealing

a set of letters that share a similar shape and design

small lines or strokes added to the ends of letters

Learn to draw typographic letter forms

Art and 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.

Lettering: graphic design

A set of letters that share a similar shape and design

A handwritten letter, such as a birthday card or event invitation

They help to communicate the design’s message

How are pictures and words used in graphic design?

Consistency in letterforms can be created by considering...

Personality can be added to typographic letterforms by adding…

What are basic shapes used for in art and design?

The arrangement of pictures and words in design

What is one way emotions can be expressed in an artwork?

What can enhance the impact of typography?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Learn to draw typographic letter forms

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.