Pictograms for Visual Arts Students

1. PICTOPiGp RAMS

2. WHAT’S A PICTOGRAM?
A pictogram is a stylized figurative drawing that
is used to inform

3. Uses of pictograms
They replace written indications and instructions when
the information must be processed quickly

4. Uses of pictograms
... when users speak different languages

5. Uses of pictograms
when there is a legal obligation to inform mainly
for safety purposes

6. PROJECT
You are going to create pictograms for different
spaces of the school:
−Toilets
−Gym
−Cafeteria
The winners pictograms will be used in the High
School

7. PICTOGRAM’S PROJECT
• Size: 20 x 20 cm (each pictogram)
• Technique: Any that allows the reproduction in paper.
• Dateline: the 9th-December 2014
• Only 1 entry per person is allowed
• Designs should be appropriate for a High School
• Graphics submitted must be your own original work/creation

8. PROJECT
Remember!
• A pictograms needs to capture users 'attention
• The message must be clear
• The must all have the same style
• Be creative
• Have fun!

9. Exemples