The elements and principles of design are tools used to create artwork.
Elements are the concrete tools and principles are the ideas reflected in the use and arrangement of the elements.
Below are descriptions and examples of each element and principle of design. As in every piece of art, students will use some of each in combination for their artwork.
Elements are the concrete tools and principles are the ideas reflected in the use and arrangement of the elements.
Below are descriptions and examples of each element and principle of design. As in every piece of art, students will use some of each in combination for their artwork.
Elements of Design:
Line, Shape, Value, Color, Texture, Space, Form
Line - a dot continued on a surface
Line, Shape, Value, Color, Texture, Space, Form
Line - a dot continued on a surface
Shape - positive space formed by connecting lines, can be geometric or organic
Value - the lightness, darkness or range of lightness and darkness in an object
Color - an object's hue, the appearance of a surface when light reflects from it
Texture - the appearance of how a surface feels (smooth, bumpy, rough, etc.)
Space - positive (an object) negative (surrounding an object)
Form - three dimensional shape of an object, its height, width and depth
Principles of Design:
Balance, Pattern, Unity/Harmony, Proportion, Contrast, Emphasis, Movement
Balance, Pattern, Unity/Harmony, Proportion, Contrast, Emphasis, Movement
Balance - elements of design evenly placed throughout the design
Pattern - repeated use of one or more elements of design
Pattern - repeated use of one or more elements of design
Unity/Harmony - combination of elements and principles of design that fit together and look aesthetically pleasing (pleasing to the eye)
Proportion - size and shape of objects in relation to each other
Contrast - a big difference between parts of a design
Emphasis - the point of interest in a design, a part given special attention