Explore how words and drawings can work together to communicate an idea with this Basquiat-inspired Text & Image worksheet.

Students plan an expressive composition before combining words, symbols, drawings, repeated marks and layered visual elements into a balanced final design.

The activity develops both visual communication and composition skills while encouraging students to create a personal message.

Includes learning objectives, key vocabulary, teacher tip, step-by-step demonstration, main activity, extension challenge, self-assessment and Student Design Space.

Ideal for KS3 Art, typography, visual communication, Basquiat artist studies, cover lessons and homework.

Skills: Composition • Typography • Symbolism • Layering • Contrast • Visual Communication