Interpreting Principles of Design
Students will identify and interpret how artists apply the principles of design (balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, unity) to organize artworks.
Key Questions
- Explain how the principle of balance contributes to an artwork's stability or tension.
- Analyze how an artist uses emphasis to draw the viewer's attention to a focal point.
- Critique an artwork based on its effective application of design principles.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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