Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Elements and Principles of design.
- Students will be able to use their understanding of the Elements and Principles to create accurate and well designed informational materials.
Mini-Assignments
Read and take notes in your sketchbook about this page on the Elements and Principles of Design
Materials
Various materials including colored pencils, pencils, pens, markers, etc
Posterboard
Vocabulary
Line, shape, form, value, texture, space, color, emphasis/focal point, balance, unity, contrast, movement, pattern, variety, proportion/scale
Info
Read this page about the Elements and Principles of Design
Process
There are 7 Elements and 8 Principles of design. These elements and principles, when used correctly, are what contribute to good design. Be it a great looking webpage, a painting or sculpture or simply getting dressed in the morning, the look of all of these are determined by your understanding of the arrangement of the elements and principles. This arrangement is called composition.
For this assignment I want you to create 2 posters – one for the 7 elements of art and one for the 8 principles of design. This is your chance to get creative and show the class what you can do. You can use any materials you would like but the end result should be legible (easy to read) and well designed. These posters will hang in the class for the remainder of the semester so make sure you do your best.
Artists / References
Elements and Principles of Design
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Mike Wirth Art
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