The Art of Observation and Investigation · Creative Process and Documentation
Compositional Dynamics
Analyzing and applying the principles of design to create compelling and balanced visual narratives.
Key Questions
- 1How can an artist use negative space to create tension or calm?
- 2What role does the 'rule of thirds' play in guiding the viewer's eye?
- 3How can scale and proportion be manipulated to alter the importance of a subject?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Composition and Visual Language - S4
Level: Secondary 4
Subject: Art
Unit: The Art of Observation and Investigation
Period: Creative Process and Documentation
Suggested Methodologies
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