Graphic Design Font Art Project for 5th and 6th Grade

Abstract art with colorful shapes, a large outlined number "13", a stylized "H", and various organic forms on a blue background.

A collage featuring numbers, letters, a star, a moon, and shapes in various sizes and colors.
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?
The 5/6s read Scholastic Art magazine about Robert Indiana and his designs. Careers in art were explored through this issue.  They also viewed a slideshow about the graphic designs of Bradbury Thompson.  Using letters and numbers, the 5/6s created a design that was meaningful to them.
Abstract art featuring colorful shapes: red star, blue, green, and gold ovals, and a black stick figure in a dynamic pose. This piece is perfect for inspiring 6th-grade students interested in graphic design.
Colorful abstract collage with various shapes, patterns, and textures, featuring prominent Scrabble tiles "M" and "Z."
Abstract art with various colorful shapes, including circles, swirls, and geometric patterns on a white background.
A collage featuring prominent letters "S," "K," and "F," a smiley face, and various colorful abstract shapes, ideal for introducing elements of graphic design to 5th and 6th grade students.
Design by Robert Indiana
Colorful "LOVE" artwork with red and green letters arranged to form a square in a blue background.
Design by Bradbury Thompson
Bold, colorful artwork featuring abstract typography with letters B, R, D, and A in separate rectangular frames, ideal for introducing graphic design concepts to 5th and 6th grade students.
 

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