Unit 1: Elements and
Principles of Art
Marilyn Ingram, class of 2024
Overview
In this unit students will learn and review the Elements and Principles of Art.
Students will practice identifying elements and principles in a variety of artworks.
Students will engage in writing about art in terms of how the elements and principles are utilized.
Students will be introduced to a variety of dry media in the Unit 1: Media Bootcamp
Students will create examples to show understanding of how to organize elements and principles to create engaging art work.
Task 1 - Vocabulary
In your sketchbook you will use 2 side by side pages (we call this a 'spread').
Step 1: Using a ruler or other straight edge divide the pages in half down the center. Then divide each half into four equal sections. This should create a total of 8 rectangles on each page.
Step 2: Write the word and complete definition for each element of art on the left page and the principles of art on the right page. Use one rectangle for each word and definition.
Use this link to access the vocabulary page.
2022 Field Trip to Atlanta's High Museum of Art
Task 2: Gallery Walk
In your sketchbook you will use a spread.
Step 1: Using a ruler or other straight edge divide the pages in half down the center. Then divide each half into four equal sections. This should create a total of 8 rectangles on each page.
Step 2: Click here for details
Hobbes McCaullum
class of 2025
Task 4: The Creative Process & Mini Masterpiece
In this task you will be introduced to the steps of the Creative Process and engage in this process to develop your first Mini Masterpiece. The Creative Process is what you will use through out this course and any subsequent visual art courses you take. The Mini Masterpiece is a choice-based assignment you will complete in your sketchbook.
Click here to learn more about how to complete this task