GRAPHIC ARTS . . . Package Designs!

With this project, Lower School graphic artists discovered what it would be like to be a package designer. Putting on our creative thinking caps, we first invented a new product that we would love to see in the stores. Using random materials in the art room we built a prototype of our product. We used clay, cardboard, plastic and other found materials to build the prototypes.

Once our product was complete, the next step was to come up with a name for our invention and to create a logo design using that name. Along with the logo, artists developed a tag line or a catchy phrase that captures our attention and describes the product. In the computer lab, using Adobe Illustrator, we developed our logo design using fun typefaces and many of the artists incorporated images that they either found on the computer or drew themselves.

To create the box, we first cut plain paper to make a sample package that fits around the product. We also measured a size for the window on the front of the box. Using Adobe Illustrator, we created a flat template for our box and filled it with color. We also placed the window, the logo, and any other information that would go on the sides of package, such as instructions, a website and even a UPC symbol! These designs were printed out on card stock, cut and assembled for the display.

Here is a preview of our designs for you to admire. Our Graphic Arts packages are on display in Panther Hall Gallery for the rest of this month. Enjoy!


JULIE T.  (4th grade Graphic Arts)
The Panda Pet
"All she needs is a friend!"

Julie's prototype 

Julie's package design

Julie's logo

HAMID K. (4th grade Graphic Arts)
Training Robot
"Train to be an expert at anything"

Hamid's prototype

Hamid's package design

Hamid's logo

LUKE N. (4th grade Graphic Arts)
The Purifier
"Brings clean water to the world"

Luke's prototype

Luke's package design

Luke's logo 

PETRA D. (5th grade Graphic Arts)
Puppy Patrol
"It knows what your pup needs"

Petra's prototype

Petra's package design

Petra's logo

AVA G. (5th grade Graphic Arts)
The Smokie Sprayer
"Keeps your dog cool on a hot day"

Ava's prototype

Ava's package design

Ava's logo

RIANNA K. (5th grade Graphic Arts)
What's Lost is Found
"You'll never lose anything again"

Rianna's prototype

Rianna's package design

Rianna's logo

NOAH N. (5th grade Graphic Arts)
The Credit Keeper
"The smart way to keep your credit safe"

Noah's prototype

Noah's package design

Noah's logo

GWENDOLEN K. (5th grade Graphic Arts)
Sweet Sprinkles
"Vegetables take this"

Gwen's prototype

Gwen's package design

Gwen's logo

FIFTH GRADE . . . Holiday Cheer!

Here are few of our ornament sketches the fifth grade artists presented in art class. They were asked to draw an ornament that celebrates their traditions at home. It could symbolize a holiday or represent their love for the winter season. As you can see by these examples, the sketches also celebrate the creative style of our artists too. Some are bold and colorful, others more sketchy and realistic, and some, as shown in the photos above, are three dimensional! Such creative holiday cheer from the 5th graders at Ranney School!

Happy holidays to all of our Lower School families!

Ornament by Rianna K.

Ornament by Ava G.

Ornament by Desmond P.

Ornament by Gwendolen K.

Ornament by Isabella P.

Ornament by Rithvik D.

FIFTH GRADE . . . Sketching in the snow!

This week in our sketchpads, we drew animated snowmen illustrated with our personalities. Here are a few that might make you smile and perhaps not mind the cold weather so much...

Abriella Y.

Ava G.

Julia S.

Kieran C.

Rithvik D.

Marcella L.

Desmond P.

Krishna K.

ART CLUB . . . Our paintings!

I hope you all had the pleasure of seeing the amazing talent of our Lower School artists in Panther Hall Gallery! The show will remain up for part of December for your enjoyment and creative appreciation.

These are our After School Activities art club paintings. They will go home with the artists before the winter break. Happy Holidays and a creative New Year to everyone!

Painting by Michaela B.

Painting by Ava A.

Painting by Claire G.

Painting by Elijah A.

Painting by Eyan A.

Painting by Gianna E.

Painting by Karina B.

Painting by Alexa H.

Painting by As'ad W.

Painting by Lexi M.

Painting by Mara M.

Painting by Lukas V.

Painting by Noah C.

Painting by Sydney Z.