Elements and Principles of Design

Texture: If you could touch the item photographed, how would it feel? A picture in which it looks like you can feel it.

Organic Shape: Shapes based on natural objects such as leaves, trees, mountains, etc.


















For this project we were to go out and take several pictures of what represented each of the elements and principles of design. Then we made a powerpoint of at least 8 of the pictures we took and then we explained each element or principle of design.

For an extension project I would assign groups and have each group of students have one element or one principle. I would then have them go out and take pictures of what they thought represented each one. They would then give a presentation to the class on their specific element/principle. This activity would get them working in groups and it would help them become and expert on all the elements/principles.

Footprint Introductions

Katie's Footprint:
I had a lot of fun creating this project. I was able to express myself using multiple medias. I worked with construction paper, tissue paper, sequins, foam paper, and markers. If I were to explain this project to a fellow educator I would explain the steps for creating it. First, have your students trace the outline of their foot on construction paper. Second, have them brainstorm ideas for different things that represent them. On the foot I created, everything about the foot represents my life. The soccer ball represents my love for soccer and how I play it at NSU, the palm tree is for my family trips to California, the heart represents how close I am with my family, the mountains, rain, sailboat and tree represents my home state of Washington, the dog represents my Newfoundland and the dress represents my love of shopping. After the students have brainstormed all their ideas, have them find different medias to represent them and glue them on the foot. This project has no limits on creativity. The students can go in any direction they want. After their foot is created the students can introduce themselves to the class, this gives them a chance to have the spotlight and have them tell the whole class about themselves. For an extension activity with this art project I would have the students write a story about themselves and their favorite activities. This extension project relates to Language Arts.