Portfolio project Principles of Design Principles of Design

Portfolio project Principles of Design

Principles of Design Ø The principles of design describe the way artists organize or arrange the work of art. Ø Often called composition Ø The Principles are: balance, emphasis, contrast, movement, pattern and unity

Balance: Ø Symmetrical: (mirror image) Ø Asymmetrical: (not symmetrical) Ø Radial: (a focus on the center) like a bicycle wheel)

Symmetrical balance: Mirror image equal on each side

Asymmetrical balance James Mc. Neill Whistler Arrangement in Grey and Black: The Artist's Mother, 1871, oil-on-canvas

Radial design in a Mandela: The Love union of Goddess and God, by Jack Haas

Emphasis: What is the main area of focus? Ø To make your design stand out use bright color or use more detail to show emphasis. Ø What has Mary Cassatt done to create emphasis?

Contrast: Artists try to create visual interest to make their work as exciting as possible. Contrast tone: Black shape on white background Ø Contrast colours (complementary) Contrast textures Van Gogh used strong contrasting colours and textures

Movement: Create the illusion of movement. Repeat and overlap the shape. Ø How have artists conveyed a sense of movement in their art? Ø How might you create a sense of movement in your design? Your design might be falling, jumping or emerging… Ø MM t n e m MM ove

Peter Paul Rubens: Lion Hunt, 1616, oil on panel Look at the spiral movement in Ruben’s painting

Pattern: Ø Artists repeat a motif to show pattern Ø Pattern could be repeated on the letters or in the background (behind the letters) Ø Create your own stencil so that your motif can be easily repeated. Antiqued Celtic Maze Wedding Band

Unity: Ø Unity means all parts work together. Ø Unified shapes are circles, figure eight, spirals ETC. Ø Have a shape repeat to form a circle or a spiral.

Vincent van Gogh “The Starry Night” June 1889. Oil on canvas Unity of colour and brushstrokes

Portfolio project What to do: Ø Use your first and last name. Ø 75% of the folder will be covered with colour and design Ø Use creative design and lettering Ø The back of the folder will have a quote or saying about life. This must be school appropriate.

General guidelines: Use at least one principle of design Ø Elements: line, shape, colour, texture, value (shading), space Ø The project will be completed in pencil crayon Ø

Use a word line to create more visual interest for the layout. Ø Sketch the design first before starting on the larger portfolio paper. Ø