Due: Principles of Design: Vocab + Drawings

Elements of Art & PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN  //  Due 9/30 @ 1pm

WHAT: You will learn what the Principles of Design are and how they can be used in art. You will create mini artworks to demonstrate your understanding of how to use each principle.

WHY: If you have a good understanding of how to use the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, you can use them to portray symbolism in your artwork, convey or invoke emotion or to simply create a better design.

Directions

1. Quick review in class of the Elements of Art: line, shape/form, value, color, space and texture

The Elements of Art are used to create the "Principles of Design." The principles of design are: contrast, variety, emphasis, balance, rhythm/repetition, movement, pattern and unity.

2. Look at the https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AKA01UIRBW0R6PoK_7iRYovAorAEOhgG5zCQMzVl9Fs/edit?usp=sharing

3. In your sketchbook, demonstrate each of the principles of design with a simple definition and drawing

4.  Take a Photo and Submit

PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN VOCABULARY:

CONTRAST:  The arrangement of opposite elements in an artwork to create visual interest, excitement and drama.  Juxtapositions

VARIETY: The use of several elements of design to hold the viewer’s attention and to guide the viewer’s eye through and around the work of art.

EMPHASIS: The part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention, like the focus. Usually the artist will make one area stand out by contrasting it with other areas. The area could be different in size, color, texture, shape, etc.

BALANCE:

Refers to the arrangement of visual elements to create stability in an artwork. 

There are 3 types of these arrangements: 

• Asymmetrical
• Symmetrical 
• Radial

REPETITION + RYTHMN :  Works with pattern to make the work of art seem active. The repetition of elements of design create a sense of rhythm within the work of art.

PATTERN: The repetition of an element, or combinations of element, in a recognizable organization.

MOVEMENT:  The path the viewer’s eye takes through the work of art, often to focal areas. Such movement can be directed along lines, edges, shape, and color within the work of art.

UNITY:  Wholeness and the feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art, which creates a sense of completeness.

Link: For examples

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AKA01UIRBW0R6PoK_7iRYovAorAEOhgG5zCQMzVl9Fs/edit?usp=copy

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