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The shield is the central shape on a coat of arms. It is where the colours and symbols that make up the coat of arms are placed. Any elements that surround it are optional. The shield can take on different shapes.
The crest and wreath go at the top of the coat of arms. It pays tribute to decoration knights wore on top of their helmets to look taller and more imposing. It have meaning and significance to the person or family the coat of arms belongs to.
The charge is the (main) picture(s) in the center of the shield. (See the symbols page for choices and their meanings).
Students can reference page 4 for color themes associated with certain colors, but also not limited to that. Students can use other color, as long as it fits their theme and proposed project. https://color.adobe.com/create/color-wheel https://mycolor.space/
A short inspirational phrase or series of words. The motto usually appears on a scroll below the shield. Mottos are often written in Latin, but can be in any language. Use of Text is needed. If the text is on a non-linear line, a path will need to be used.
Students will need to use 2 examples of adding dimensionality to their design. How, is up to them. Its spans from the lesson below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb0kKAlGKm0&t=68s