Lesson 1 - Graphic Design

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

1. What is on the poster?
(Click on the poster to make it larger)

2. Why do you think each part has been included on the poster?

3. What improvements could be made?

Learning Objectives

Conquer: Identify the key elements of poster design.

Aspire Higher: Evaluate how the elements of a poster impact how effective it is.

Why are posters made?

1. Advertising – To promote a product or service.

Why are posters made?

1. Advertising – To promote a product or service.
2. Education – To teach the viewer something.
   

Why are posters made?

1. Advertising – To promote a product or service.
   
2. Education – To teach the viewer something.
   
3. Warning – To warn viewers of a danger.
   

Why are posters made?

1. Advertising – To promote a product or service.
   
2. Education – To teach the viewer something.
   
3. Warning – To warn viewers of a danger.
   
4. Inform – To inform the viewer of information they may need.
   

Warning

Inform

Education

Advertising

Your brief

On the student shared area you have a copy of the client brief.

1. Click this link to your brief

2. Keep this open to use during the lesson

First we are going to read the brief together 

Mood board

A mood board is a visual tool that shows the style and feeling of your project. It’s like a collage of your creative ideas in one place.

Key Features

1. Images: Photos and drawings that show the look you want.
2. Colours: Shapes or images that show your colour choices.
3. Typography: Different fonts and lettering styles.
4. Inspiration: Quotes, patterns, and other elements that inspire you.

Creating a mood board helps start any design project with a clear vision.

Research - Moodboard

1. Choose two activities from the brief.

2. Save a minimum of five images for each of your chosen activities on a PowerPoint slide.

3. Now add five images of the venue. 

4. Choose your colours and add them to your moodboard