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Graphic designer

Maths in the workplace

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Lesson Summary

You will learn to understand how maths is used by graphic designers.

Key Notes

  • Designs set out using the golden ratio are considered aesthetically pleasing.
  • Both Western and non-Western cultures rely on geometric shapes and transformations to produce beautiful artwork.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Graphic designer: A graphic designer creates visuals for various projects such as adverts, branding, magazines, packaging and websites.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may be uncertain as to whether an image has rotational symmetry.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.

Designs set out using the golden ratio are considered aesthetically pleasing. Both Western and non-Western cultures rely on geometric shapes and transformations to produce beautiful artwork.

2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Graphic designer'

A graphic designer creates visuals for various projects such as adverts, branding, magazines, packaging and websites. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.

3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.

Mistake: Pupils may be uncertain as to whether an image has rotational symmetry. Correction: Tracing paper may be useful here. Pupils can trace the image and then rotate the tracing paper to determine if an image has rotational symmetry.

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