Description
This class is a basic overview
of some of the principles of design. The principles that will be covered in this class
are: value; shapes; line; textures; color; application of color; repetition, variation and patterns;
proportion; dominance, subordination, and focal points; contrast; balance; the
golden ratio; and positioning and
overlap. The focus of this class is to help the scholars understand and
recognize these principles in artwork and in the
world around them. This will give them a different perspective from which to view
artworks, both manmade and natural,
and will enable them to look deeper at what truly makes art great or beautiful. With a knowledge of the principles of design
scholars will be able to analyze art work better and will also be able to share
their thoughts and ideas with others in a more effective way. They will also
learn to apply these principles to different types of mediums such as painting,
photography, and sculpting. However, this is not intended to be a drawing or
painting class. Different art mediums will be used in the projects and
homework assignments, but the level of competence that each student has with those
mediums doesn’t matter. Scholars of any artistic level can learn about and
practice these principles and elements.
Ava –
I loved this class! It taught me so much about different principles of art and techniques that I never knew, but in a fun and informative way. The binders instructions were clear, and helped me a lot!
Trinity –
I really liked this binder and class. The homework had very clear instructions. My art techniques improved because of the topics. For example, the sections involved with color helped me really polish the appearance of my finished art projects.
Olivia –
This class taught me the importance of art in history. The art projects were so intriguing and enjoyable. I learned all about the famous people that loved art.
The binder had good information and I feel like it covered all lot of things in art that everyone should know.