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Graphic Design for 5/6s

Abstract collage with colorful shapes, including letters, triangles, and rectangles on a white background, showcasing elements of graphic design.

A collage with abstract patterns, bright colors, and various calligraphic letters such as "u," "F," and "k," showcasing a unique blend of Graphic Design elements.

Abstract collage featuring yellow "NK" letters, red and black shapes, and stars on a white background, embodying elements of Graphic Design.

Colorful abstract artwork featuring large, black "F" letters, geometric shapes, and "Inc." in the bottom right corner, showcasing Graphic Design elements.
How is design used in daily life?  What do graphic designers create?  How can we investigate a variety of symbols and fonts?   How can we use appropriate symbols, colors and fonts to represent ourselves visually?  Using letters and numbers, the 5/6s created a design that is meaningful to them. 

They

Colorful abstract collage with overlapping letters B, R, D, and A in various patterns and vibrant background splashes, showcasing innovative graphic design elements.

learned about the artists Robert Indiana and Bradbury Thompson.

Logos, careers and originality were the concepts stressed in this unit.  After the kids made these images, I shrunk the pictures down in a digital photo and they chose text to add to make a business card!  These were so much fun to make.  Although, I can’t post the actual business cards because they have the kids’ personal info on them.


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About Marcia Beckett

Marcia is an elementary art teacher and loves painting, drawing, sculpture, art journaling and clay. Her blog, Art is Basic, features many exciting art projects for kids.

2 Responses to Graphic Design for 5/6s

  1. Phyl says:

    These are fabulous – what a great lesson!

  2. Barbara says:

    I'm so impressed with the quality of work you got from your students! they cannot really be in 5th/6th ;o)! thanks for sharing.

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