Rock Band Day / Album Cover Design
Album Cover Design
Children invent a band name and album title, then design an eye-catching album cover, exploring graphic design and lettering.
How to run it
- Show a few examples of bold, simple cover designs.
- Have children invent a band name and album title.
- Give square card and let them design the cover with lettering and pictures.
- Display the covers like a record shop wall.
You will need
- square card
- pencils
- textas
- magazines for collage
- glue sticks
Make it easier or harderYounger children can draw their favourite animal as a band, while older children design a back cover with a track list.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 4Children express their identity and ideas through visual design.
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