Elements and Principles of Design

 


This photo of a brick is an example of TEXTURE


This photo is an example of LINE


This photo of a kleenex box is an example of SHAPE


This refrigerator is an example of SPACE


This picture is an example of VALUE


This is an example of EMPHASIS


This is an example of PATTERN

Description: This activity was a presentation with a partner where we put different photos(taken by ourselves) into a slideshow along with the definition of each principle of art or design. 


Extension Activity: Campus walk. Take your students on a walk around the school and have them take notes on where they see different examples of the elements and principles of design. You could also assign students partners and a specific element so they only have to look for one thing. Then have them share with the class so everyone gets to see each element.

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