DESIGN // GRADE 6 // Safety First!

Unit Overview.

In this unit, students will build their knowledge around the importance of safety within the Design environment, whilst developing their design skills, enhancing their understanding of visual communication, and critically evaluating the impact of their own safety poster creations. They will also reflect on their learning journey and consider the ethical and cultural aspects of design.

// STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

With consideration to different perspectives, effective communication can influence behaviour and promote safety in a specific context.

// KEY CONCEPT

Communication

// RELATED CONCEPTS

Form, Function, Perspective

// GLOBAL CONTEXT

Orientation in space and time // Exchange and interaction

// FACTUAL QUESTIONS

What are the key elements of an effective safety poster design?
What color schemes are commonly used in safety signage and why?
What typography choices can enhance readability in safety communication?

// CONCEPTUAL QUESTIONS

How does visual communication shape human behavior in different environments?
In what ways can design choices reflect and reinforce social values?
How do form and function interrelate in effective safety communication design?

// DEBATABLE QUESTIONS

Is fear-based messaging more effective than positive reinforcement in safety communication?
Should safety posters prioritize aesthetic appeal or clarity of information?
To what extent should cultural considerations influence the design of universal safety signage?

The Challenge.

There are many tools and machines in the Design environment and you will be using many of these. Your challenge is to research the safe use of these tools and machines and then create a safety poster that would help the community understand how to use these safely.

Assessment.

Criterion

A

INQUIRING AND ANALYSING

A1. EXPLAIN AND JUSTIFY THE NEED

What is the problem we are facing here?

Outline the problem our community faces when using the Design Workshop and the various tools in the workshop.
Explain why safety posters are essential in the Design environment. Elaborate by discussing potential hazards, accident prevention, and the importance of clear visual communication. Consider different perspectives on safety and how effective posters can influence behavior.
Justify your thinking with a reference.

A2. IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE THE RESEARCH

Identify key areas you need to research, such as common workshop hazards, effective poster design principles, and safety regulations.
Establish a set of research questions that will help guide your understanding and focus your thinking.
Prioritize your research needs, focusing on the most critical safety information and visual communication techniques that will have the greatest impact on your target audience.

A3. ANALYSE EXISTING PRODUCTS

Analyze existing safety posters to evaluate their effectiveness in communicating information.
Examine aspects like visual design, clarity of message, use of symbols/icons, and cultural considerations.

This analysis will inform your own poster designs and help you identify best practices for effective communication.

A4. DEVELOP A DESIGN BRIEF

Develop a design brief that brings together the work you've done so far.
Incorporate the following elements: the problem, the target audience, the research findings, the analysis, your objective, and finally, your deliverable.

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3-4

5-6

(3 or more of)

i.

i. states the need for a solution to a problem

i. outlines the need for a solution to a problem

i. explains the need for a solution to a problem

i. explains and justifies the need for a solution to a problem

ii.

ii. states some points of research needed to develop a solution, with some guidance

ii. states and prioritizes the main points of research needed to develop a solution to the problem, with some guidance

ii. states and prioritizes the main points of research needed to develop a solution to the problem, with minimal guidance

iii.

iii. states the main features of an existing product that inspires a solution to the problem

iii. outlines the main features of an existing product that inspires a solution to the problem

iii. describes the main features of an existing product that inspires a solution to the problem

iv.

iv. states the findings of research

iv. outlines some of the main findings of research

iv. outlines the main findings of relevant research

iv. presents the main findings of relevant research

DEVELOPING IDEAS

B1. DEVELOP A DESIGN SPECIFICATION

Create a detailed list of requirements for your safety poster
Include specific criteria like size, materials, color scheme, and key safety messages
Consider accessibility, cultural sensitivity, and target audience needs
Ensure your specifications align with your research findings and design brief

B2. DEVELOP DESIGN IDEAS

Generate multiple concepts for your safety poster
Sketch 3-5 rough drafts of your ideas
Experiment with different layouts, visual elements, and safety message presentations
Consider how each idea meets your design specifications and communicates effectively

B3. PRESENT THE CHOSEN DESIGN

Select your best design idea based on how well it meets your specifications
Create a more detailed version of this chosen design
Explain why you chose this design over others
Highlight how it effectively communicates safety information to your target audience

B4. DEVELOP PLANNING DRAWINGS

Using Canva, create a final version of your idea

Criterion

B

1-2

3-4

5-6

(3 or more of)

i.

i. states one basic success criterion for a solution

i. states a few success criteria for the solution

i. develops a few success criteria for the solution

i. develops a list of success criteria for the solution

ii.

ii. presents one design idea, which can be interpreted by others

ii. presents more than one design idea, using an appropriate medium(s) or

labels key features, which can be interpreted by others

ii. presents a few feasible design ideas, using an appropriate medium(s) and labels key features, which can be interpreted by others

ii. presents feasible design ideas, using an appropriate medium(s) and outlines the key features, which can be correctly interpreted by others

iii.

iii. states the key features of the chosen design

iii. presents the chosen design stating the key features

iii. presents the chosen design describing the key features

iv.

iv. creates an incomplete planning drawing/diagram

iv. creates a planning drawing/diagram or lists requirements for the creation of the chosen solution

iv. creates a planning drawing/diagram and lists the main details for the creation of the chosen solution

iv. creates a planning drawing/diagram, which outlines the main details for making the chosen solution

EVALUATING

For Criterion D, you will evaluate the success of your poster.

D1. DESIGN TESTING METHODS

Think of ways to test how well your safety poster works.
You could use surveys, ask your classmates for feedback, or create a fun safety quiz.
Plan how you’ll find out if people understand the safety messages.
Make sure your testing methods match what you wanted to achieve with your poster.

D2. EVALUATE THE SUCCESS OF YOUR SOLUTION

After testing your poster, look at the results to see how well it did.
Check if it met the goals you set in your design plan.
Think about what worked well and what didn’t.
Write down your thoughts on how effective your safety poster was.

D3. EXPLAIN HOW THE SOLUTION COULD BE IMPROVED

Based on what you learned from testing, think about how you could make your poster better.
Suggest specific changes that would help improve it.
Consider feedback from your classmates and teachers.
Explain how these changes would make your safety poster even more effective.

D4. EXPLAIN THE IMPACT OF THE SOLUTION

Talk about how your safety poster could help people in real life.
Think about how it could make a difference in keeping everyone safe in the Design environment.
Reflect on how your poster helps communicate important safety messages to others.
Consider any important cultural or ethical issues related to your design.

Criterion

D

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3-4

5-6

(3 or more of)

i.

i. defines a testing method, which is used to measure the success of the solution

i. defines a relevant testing method, which generates data, to measure the success of the solution

i. defines relevant testing methods, which generate data, to measure the success of the solution

i. outlines simple, relevant testing methods, which generate data, to measure the success of the solution

ii.

iv. states the success of the solution

ii. states the success of the solution against the design specification based on the results of one relevant test

ii. states the success of the solution against the design specification based on relevant product testing

ii. outlines the success of the solution against the design specification based on authentic product testing

iii.

iii. states one way in which the solution could be improved

iii. outlines one way in which the solution could be improved

iii. outlines how the solution could be improved

iv.

iv. states one way in which the solution can impact the client/target audience

iv. outlines the impact of the solution on the client/target audience, with guidance

iv. outlines the impact of the solution on the client/target audience

Resources.

Canva

Canva Tutorials

6 Ways to Promote Safety Awareness in the Workplace

How to make a poster in 10 steps

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