Introduction to Graphic Design JS 1 Plan

LESSON PLAN

INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN

Subject	Digital Technologies
Class	JSS 1 (Basic 7)
Term	Third Term
Week	6
Topic	Introduction to Graphic Design
Duration	80 Minutes (Double Period)
Content / Subtopics	Meaning and importance of graphic design; elements of design: colour, shape and typography.

1. BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of graphic design.
2. Identify examples of graphic design, including posters, flyers, logos and book covers.
3. State at least four reasons graphic design is important.
4. Explain the uses of colour, shape and typography in graphic design.
5. Identify common shapes and basic typography terms.
6. Plan a simple school-event poster using suitable colours, shapes and text.

2. INSTRUCTIONAL / TEACHING AIDS

• Samples or pictures of posters, flyers, logos and book covers.
• Chart showing common colours and shapes.
• Whiteboard and markers.
• Paper, pencils, rulers and coloured pencils or markers.
• Computer or tablet with a graphic design application, where available.

3. PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE / ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Students have seen posters, advertisements, logos and other designs in their school and community. The teacher asks students to describe the colours, shapes and words they notice in these designs.

4. PRESENTATION STEPS

STEP / TIME	TEACHER'S ACTIVITY	STUDENTS' ACTIVITY
Step 1: Introduction 5 minutes	Displays or describes a school poster, logo or flyer. Asks students what they notice about its colours, shapes and text.	Observe the sample and identify its colours, shapes and written information.
Step 2: Meaning and examples 12 minutes	Defines graphic design as arranging visual elements to communicate messages. Explains examples such as posters, flyers, logos, book covers and advertisements.	Explain graphic design in their own words and mention examples found at school or in the community.
Step 3: Importance of graphic design 10 minutes	Explains how graphic design supports communication, education, advertising, identification, creativity and information sharing.	Mention and explain the importance of graphic design using familiar examples.
Step 4: Colour 10 minutes	Explains colour as a design element. Demonstrates how colours attract attention, distinguish sections and support a message. Discusses contrast and suitable colour selection.	Identify colours in sample designs and suggest suitable colours for a school-event poster.
Step 5: Shape 10 minutes	Defines shape and illustrates circles, squares, triangles and rectangles. Explains how shapes organise information and create symbols and visual patterns.	Identify common shapes and explain how they may be used in posters, logos and flyers.
Step 6: Typography 12 minutes	Explains typography and introduces font, font size, bold, italic, alignment and spacing. Demonstrates the difference between headings and body text and discusses readability.	Identify typography features and explain why headings should be clear and text should be readable.
Step 7: Class activity and evaluation 16 minutes	Guides students to plan a simple school-event poster using colour, at least two shapes and clear typography. Asks oral questions and checks students' work.	Create a simple poster on paper or digitally, label the design elements and answer the teacher's questions.
Step 8: Summary and assignment 5 minutes	Summarises the meaning and importance of graphic design and reviews colour, shape and typography. Gives the assignment.	State the three design elements and record the assignment.

Total Duration: 80 Minutes

5. EVALUATION QUESTIONS

1. What is graphic design?
2. Mention four examples of graphic design.
3. State four reasons graphic design is important.
4. Explain three uses of colour in graphic design.
5. Name four common shapes used in graphic design.
6. What is typography?
7. Explain the meaning of font size and alignment.
8. How can colour, shape and typography work together in a poster?

6. ASSIGNMENT

1. Explain graphic design in your own words.
2. List five examples of graphic design found in your community.
3. Draw a poster advertising a school activity. Include suitable colours, at least two shapes and clear text.
4. Label the colours, shapes and typography used in your poster.

7. TEACHER'S REFLECTION

After the lesson, the teacher should reflect on the following:

• Were students able to explain the meaning and importance of graphic design?
• Could students correctly identify colour, shape and typography in sample designs?
• Did students participate actively in the poster-design activity?
• Which areas require further explanation or practical demonstration?

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