Creative Logo Designs
In this ICT integration idea written by teachers, for teachers, students discover
the purpose of a logo and what makes a logo effective. Students search for existing logos, and utilise various painting applications
to create a logo.
Curriculum reference
The arts curriculum – visual art
Prerequisites
Minimal knowledge of a painting program
Resources
Access to a painting program, for example, Microsoft Paint, Paint Brush, and Works, and use of the Internet, magazines, newspapers, and catalogues.
Possible context
Design a logo for a variety of purposes, for example, personal, school, business, or company logo.
Suggested process
- Brainstorm and/or mind map the various purposes of having a logo.
- Discuss the elements that make up a logo.
- Find examples of existing logos; discuss what makes them good and/or better from other designs.
- Use a painting program to design logo.
- Experiment with different shapes, colours/fill, lines, texture, text, and objects.
Next stage
- Design a letterhead, logo or newsletter for the school or class
- T-shirt screen-printing
Author
Tamati Elers telers@gisint.co.nz
September 2000
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