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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.
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Supplies:
- Crayola Coloured Pencils - 24 Count
- Crayola Fine Line Markers - 12 Count
- Photocopied Handout (Downloads)
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/00aa2bb485a65f33db2eee1634302450-stepSml.png)
- Use the provided worksheet to research and draw four different symbols that convey a simple message. (Downloads - GRAPHIC_worksheet.pdf)
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/252261d283c561d3c4fe970b59369cff-stepSml.png)
- 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