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Today you will be creating a logo.
Today you will be creating a logo.
What is a Logo?
What is a Logo?
noun : a symbol or other design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
noun : a symbol or other design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
Do you recognize these world wide logos?
Do you recognize these world wide logos?
LET'S TAKE A CLOSER LOOK!!!
LET'S TAKE A CLOSER LOOK!!!
Some messages are hidden in logos.
Some messages are hidden in logos.
There are so many LOGOS and all are special and unique to the company, place, or thing they represent.
There are so many LOGOS and all are special and unique to the company, place, or thing they represent.
Let's create a LOGO!
Let's create a LOGO!
Materials- practice copy paper, final copy paper (or medium weight), colored pencils
Materials- practice copy paper, final copy paper (or medium weight), colored pencils
1 - IDEA - DECIDE what your logo is for (brand, initials, school)
1 - IDEA - DECIDE what your logo is for (brand, initials, school)
2 - RESEARCH & WRITE words on practice paper that describe your idea. (flavorful, powerful, BOLD, safe, smooth).
2 - RESEARCH & WRITE words on practice paper that describe your idea. (flavorful, powerful, BOLD, safe, smooth).
3 - BRAINSTORM & SKETCH A TON! - Draw MANY words, letters, symbols, and try different colors. Contrast like and dark colors.
3 - BRAINSTORM & SKETCH A TON! - Draw MANY words, letters, symbols, and try different colors. Contrast like and dark colors.
4 - DESIGN & FINISH - Once you find the logo you like best, GO WITH THAT! Complete on "final paper."
4 - DESIGN & FINISH - Once you find the logo you like best, GO WITH THAT! Complete on "final paper."
5 - In case you get stuck, you can use the elements of art below for more ideas and see some student examples from prior years.
5 - In case you get stuck, you can use the elements of art below for more ideas and see some student examples from prior years.
Bonus Challenge: Create a logo for Running is Elementary!
Bonus Challenge: Create a logo for Running is Elementary!
- Turn in to Art Smart Teacher by March 21
- Use max of 2 colors and include the words Running is Elementary (no profanity)
- Need Name, School, and Grade on the back.
- Winning logo will go on the Running is Elementary T-shirt!
Lines - Vary the lines
Lines - Vary the lines
Shape - Basic then modify
Shape - Basic then modify
Color - Cool/Warm
Color - Cool/Warm
Texture - Smooth/Scratchy
Texture - Smooth/Scratchy
Space - Small/Big, 1 or 2
Space - Small/Big, 1 or 2
Value - Contrast or Shade
Value - Contrast or Shade
PLAY with the DESIGN
PLAY with the DESIGN
Try Seeing a Simple or New Perspective
Try Seeing a Simple or New Perspective
Student examples:
Student examples:
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