The Brief:
I am going to produce a folder/book of 5-6 mini briefs that I can use within a classroom for students years 7-11. I am doing a PGCE course next year and want to have a folder of project ideas to show my mentors for next year that I am able to design projects and lesson plans.
The briefs are going to be designed to give students the knowledge of being a Graphic Designer.
The aim of my projects are to give students the confidence in working within the school workshop which will prepare them for GCSE or A Levels.
I have been working on the current briefs for years 7-11 at Fulston Manor school where I do work experience. This has helped me to understand school projects, how they are run, what the outcome should be and also what is required from a teacher to ensure that the projects run smoothly.
The projects I have come up with, are:
Package your personality
Package a given emotion
Design your own identity and stationery
Make your own burger from the future
Produce a travel brochure for your favourite holiday or place
Produce a mini magazine on your favourite topic
A lot of my research has come from the existing projects from Fulston.
Brief description of the project
Project length
Main assessment strands are
Area of study
Learning objectives for each lesson
Key words
Resources
Possible teaching activities
What the outcomes should be
What the homework would be
The possible software that will be used for these projects are:
CAD CAM
2D Design Tools
Photoshop
In Design (May not be able to use in the school)
Lazer cutter
Students and I will have to consider typography, graphics, illustrations, colour, layout etc
I intend to finalise these briefs
get them check by the school see if they will work
Continue with the projects myself
test them on students