This document provides an overview of principles of design for 2nd grade students. It includes definitions and examples for the principles of balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis, and unity. An assignment is given to create a collage demonstrating these principles. A short quiz with fill-in-the-blank questions and answers is also included to assess student understanding.

1. Principles of Design
2nd grade
By: Crystal Carpenter
March 6, 2011
The Visual Arts

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 Principles of Design Lines
 Balance Opposites
 Proportion What is the emphasis
 Rhythm Assignment
 Emphasis Test
 Unity Answer Key
 References

3. Principles of Design
 The Principles are concepts used to
organize the elements of design. These
principles affect the message of the art
piece.
 Balance
 Proportion
 Rhythm
 Emphasis
 Unity
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4. Balance
 The same weight on each side.
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5. Proportion
 The size of the objects in your art piece.
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6. Rhythm
 To repeat a pattern
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7. Emphasis
 Focal point in your artwork.
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8. Unity
Put everything together to make
one.
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9. Lines help to show space and help your
eye move through the art work.
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10. Opposites create variety and interest.
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11. What is the emphasis in this piece of art?
Hint: what is the center of interest?
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12. Assignment: Create a collage of your
everyday life like the one above.
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13. Test
Fill in blank with the correct word.
1. Balance means _______ a. together
2. Proportion means______ b. size
3. Rhythm means______ c. weight
4. Emphasis means ______ d. focal
5. Unity means ________ e. repeat
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14. Test Answer Key
Fill in blank with the correct word.
1. Balance means _c_ a. together
2. Proportion means _b_ b. size
3. Rhythm means _e_ c. weight
4. Emphasis means _d_ d. focal
5. Unity means _a_ e. repeat
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15. References
 NC Standard Course of Study.
(2008) Arts Education. Visual Arts
k-2
Charlotte Jirousek. (1995).
Art, Design, and Visual Thinking.
Cornell Education
 Jennifer Kyrnin. (2002) Basic Principles of
Design. Web Design Basics.
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