OUGD503 - Banner Design Brief - Digital Illustrations

Initial illustrations to be included within the school banner designs. Each of these take reference from specific elements and aims within the ASPIRE reward system proposed by the school. The use of imagery has been selected in terms of it's familiarity and appropriateness for use within a school setting, for instance I have tried to choose objects which the young pupils would be able to recognise easily and understand clearly what these represent or are trying to communicate. The style of illustration has also been kept fairly simple in order to enhance the clarity and communication of elements, designed to be child-friendly.

PUPIL VOICE - megaphone to communicate students being able to speak out about their ideas and beliefs, taking interest in the school's development through the school council, and sharing ideas both inside and outside the classroom which could also potentially help others.

RESPECT AND CARE - a pair of different hands belonging to persons of different races reaching out to each other in order to communicate students having respect for people of all races and sexual orientation - to represent a school which fosters friendship and cooperation in being kind and helping others.

ENTHUSIASM - raised hand to represent pupils having an active role in the school and showing a positive attitude to learning inside the classroom through sharing their answers and ideas.

INDEPENDENCE/ AIM HIGH - books to represent students eager to learn, representing them as independent learners and thinkers, and again having a positive attitude to learning. Also representing students aiming high in targets such as English and reading.

AIM HIGH/ ENTHUSIASM - ladder typically used for reaching to high spots not able to be reached otherwise, representational of students aiming high in their learning to reach their individual targets. Lightbulb typically used to represent someone having a bright idea, especially in cartoons, something which young children can potentially associate with - represent enthusiasm in their own ideas.

INDEPENDENCE - pencil pot holding some of the typical equipment needed for work and to start becoming independent learners, such as pencils, a ruler and paintbrushes - representing all subjects as a whole. Also representational of the aim whereby children must take responsibility for their own belongings as well as school equipment.

RESPECT AND CARE - the LGBTQ+ flag to show students being respectful towards all other students and people no matter their sexual orientation, respecting their beliefs and saying no to bullying.

SAFE AND HEALTHY - traffic cone which is typically used to mark areas of safety or danger, on the roads in particular, representing road safety. Can also be representational of a cone used for some sports, such as football, communicating students' participation in physical activities.

AIM HIGH/ SAFE AND HEALTHY - target used to represent the students aiming for their targets in all subjects. A road to potentially be paired with the traffic cone to show road safety, or to be used to represent students continuing their learning outside the classroom, such as through school trips which often involve coach journeys on the road.

PUPIL VOICE/ SAFE AND HEALTHY/ ENTHUSIASM - school council badge in the same colour as the school's uniform to again represent students having an active role in the school by speaking out about their ideas. An apple to typically represent the consumption of healthy foods for a balanced lifestyle.