Year 6

Research a contemporary graphic artist and gather ideas

In this lesson, we will learn about a contemporary graphic artist, and research and develop ideas. We will work in our sketchbooks developing our ideas.

Year 6

Research a contemporary graphic artist and gather ideas

In this lesson, we will learn about a contemporary graphic artist, and research and develop ideas. We will work in our sketchbooks developing our ideas.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Can independently select and effectively use relevant processes in order to create satisfying designs.
  2. Know and understand technical vocabulary and techniques for modifying the qualities of different materials and processes.
  3. Can take inspiration from a contemporary graphic artist to develop a personal design.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which subject did the students at the Bauhaus NOT learn?
Correct answer: Creative writing
Design
Drawing
Painting
Woodwork
Q2.
Which of these was most important part of design to the Bauhaus movement?
Colour
Correct answer: Function
Lines
Shape
Typography
Q3.
Which of these objects would NOT have involved the work of a graphic designer?
Board game
Breakfast cereal
Comic
Football kit
Correct answer: Peacock feathers
Q4.
What is another word for typography?
Concept
Content
Form
Correct answer: Lettering
Q5.
Which of these is an important purpose of graphic design?
To earn people money
To have packaging in our homes
To keep you busy
Correct answer: To send a message

5 Questions

Q1.
What does contemporary mean?
Classical
Correct answer: Living and working now
Musical
Someone who used to be an artist but is not now
Q2.
Which area of the creative arts does Freyja Crow NOT use in her work?
Animation
Ceramics
Embroidery
Graphic design
Illustration
Correct answer: Performance Poetry
Photography
Q3.
What is illustration?
Correct answer: Drawing
Magic
Painting
Weaving
Q4.
If you are inspired by an artist, you must make art exactly like theirs. True or False?
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Which of the following does the artist Freyja Crow NOT include in her artwork?
Herself
Patterns
Plants
Correct answer: Robots
Smiley faces