Visual Arts Guide

●​ Balance ●​ Rhythm ●​ Pattern

●​ Emphasis ●​ Contrast ●​ Unity ●​ Movement EXAMPLE LESSONS, ACTIVITIES, ASSESSMENTS, PROJECTS, and RESOURCES

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Art of Education: Elements of Art Anchor Chart Art of Education: Principles of Design Anchor Chart Art of Education: Assessment - Elements of Art Inventory

Elements of Art Filtered Collections FLEX Art of Education: LINE FLEX Art of Education: COLOR FLEX Art of Education: VALUE FLEX Art of Education: SHAPE FLEX Art of Education: FORM FLEX Art of Education: SPACE FLEX Art of Education: TEXTURE

Principles of Art Filtered Collections FLEX Art of Education: BALANCE FLEX Art of Education: CONTRAST FLEX Art of Education: EMPHASIS FLEX Art of Education: MOVEMENT FLEX Art of Education: PATTERN FLEX Art of Education: RHYTHM ​

FLEC Art of Education: UNITY *Videos and assessments for all elements of art and principles of design can be found on Art of Education. Make a Mark Studios: Elements of Art Video Series

The Kennedy Center - Elements and Principles of Composition PBS Visual Arts Resources: Elements and Principles of Design

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL IDEAS:

Viewing / Reading: ●​ Invite students to explore Elements of Art and Principles of Design in the world of designed objects. What do they see? ●​ Use video clips or short articles as a resource for learning about Elements of Art and Principles of Design, or in learning about the process of artists in using those elements. Writing: ●​ Lead students in written responses identifying Elements of Art and Principles of Design. ●​ Assign students short writing prompts where they apply an understanding of the impact of Elements and Principles in different projects or scenarios. Speaking / Listening : ●​ Lead students in verbal responses and discussions identifying Elements of Art and Principles of Design. ●​ Assign students collaborative prompts where they apply an understanding of the impact of Elements and Principles in different projects or scenarios. Inquiry: ●​ Propose situations where students will need to create a piece for a specific purpose. As they consider their plans, have them answer questions such as : Why were creative decisions made? How might application of the Elements and Principles in invented or real-world situations impact an audience? How can you be inspired by the work of others in developing a design or plan?