Elements & Principles of Design

You and your partner will be create a presentation on an Element or Principle of Art. Use the resources listed below to research your topic.


Click here for 'Elements & Principles Notes Template' File > Make a Copy to edit and add your notes

You will be graded on content:
Slide 1. Title Slide
Slide 2. Explanation of the concept that was given to you in your own words.
Slides 3-8. Some examples of the concept in action in digital art—each image on a separate slide.
Slides 9. Some ideas on how WE can use the concept you researched to make our own compelling images.
Slides 10. Bibliography

Research Resources:
ARTiculate
Artist's Toolbox
Elements of Art Handout
Principles of Design Handout
Art Fundementals
Elements of Art & Principles of Design - Wikipedia
Artlex
Art Talk Textbook

Art Resources:
Computer Arts
Pixar
Obey Giant - Shepard Fairey
Stefan Sagmeister - designer
Ralph Steadman - cartoonist
Erin Gallagher - illustration
Tang Yau Hoong - artist
AIGA
Typekit (Adobe)
Lines and Colors
NoBrow
Art Directors Club
HowDesign
TIME
Pysonix Games
Behance (blocked at school)

And presentation (ALL GROUP MEMBERS need to be involved):
Speak clearly and loudly, with enthusiasm!

GROUPS
(group #1) Line
(group #2) Shape
(group #3) Space
(group #4) Texture
(group #5) Color
(group #6) Value
(group #7) Harmony 
(group #8) Variety/Contrast
(group #9) Balance
(group #10) Proportion/scale (golden mean)
(group #11)Emphasis/Dominance  (focal point)
(group #12) Movement/Rhythm  (pattern)
(group #13) Economy