Design Principles
Create a graphic exploration the Principles of Design Using Shape.
Emphasis
Unity
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Rhythm
Balance
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Symmetry
Variety
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Tension*
Pattern
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* tension/crowding/proximity
Basic Assignment
Create a grid as directed by the teacher.See the board for the example.
Using a pencil, ruler, or circle template create a design for each of the principles of design above.
Using one color marker apply ink in a controlled manner. Use a ruler to help keep lines in control
Label each of the boxes in Pencil and small handwriting
Create a grid as directed by the teacher.See the board for the example.
Using a pencil, ruler, or circle template create a design for each of the principles of design above.
Using one color marker apply ink in a controlled manner. Use a ruler to help keep lines in control
Label each of the boxes in Pencil and small handwriting
Advanced Assignment:
White drawing paper, 10 inchx10inch Graphite pencil Eraser Black ultra-fine-point Sharpie marker Black fine-point Sharpie marker Ruler Scissors Object |
DIRECTIONS:
Select an object with an unusual shape. Do not use flat objects. Using a ruler and pencil, with a 1” border around all four sides, grid off the page into 5 rows by 5 columns of 2-inch-by-2-inch squares. In each section, draw a different view of the object in pencil. Draw only the shape of the object itself; do not include logos or labels. Trace around the edges and fill in the background areas with black Sharpie. Lesson adapted from here |
Concepts
Art Elements/Principles- Space-Contrast