PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN – Bookmaking, DesignStudents engage in critical thinking activities that help them understand the Principles of Design. Then they use a template to make a mini Principles of Design book and use fine line markers to create a design that demonstrates 3 Principles they have chosen.
Students engage in critical thinking activities that help them understand the Principles of Design. Then they use a template to make a mini Principles of Design book and use fine line markers to create a design that demonstrates 3 Principles they have chosen.
Supplies:
- Crayola Fine Line Markers
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Construction Paper - small pieces
- Crayola Glue Sticks
- Copy Paper - 21.6 cm x 27.9 cm (8.5" x 11")
Steps:
1
- Follow the instructions to create your Principles of Desiign mini book. (Downloads - Principles_Mini_Book.pdf)
2
- When you have folded it correctly the outside covers of your mini book should be blank.
- The first 2 pages should be CONTRAST and PROPORTION.
3
- Cut a small piece of construction paper to make a cover for your mini book.
- Use glue stick to glue the cover in place.
4
- Choose 3 principles.
- Highlight them on the chart in your mini book.
- On the following 2 pages create a design that demonstrates the 3 principles.
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Mathematics,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Grade 6,
Grade 7,
Grade 8,
Grade 9,
Grade 10
