GRAPHIC DESIGN – Semiotics, Symbol, IconStudents explore semiotics (the study of signs) and use coloured pencils to design a poster that communicates a message without words.
Students explore semiotics (the study of signs) and use coloured pencils to design a poster that communicates a message without words.
Supplies:
- Crayola Coloured Pencils - 24 Count
- Crayola Fine Line Markers - 12 Count
- Photocopied Handout (Downloads)
Steps:
1
- Use the provided worksheet to research and draw four different symbols that convey a simple message. (Downloads - GRAPHIC_worksheet.pdf)
2
- Pick your most effective rough sketch to expand on for your final drawing.
- Use the provided worksheet to draw your final copy.
- Make sure your colour choice helps to convey your message.
- Remember to keep your semiotic design simple and easy to understand.
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Visual Arts,
Media Literacy
Grades:
Grade 7,
Grade 8,
Grade 9,
Grade 10
