Project #2 Elements and Principles of Design

     For this project, we were to find or take pictures of the different elements and principles of design. The Elements of design are line, shape, color, value, texture and space. The principles of art are balance, movement, rhythm, contrast, emphasis, pattern and unity. We were able to take any picture that included the elements of disign and principles of art. We put the pictures into a powerpoint and gave a little explanation of each element and principle. The pictures below are a couple from my powerpoint presentation. 

The first picture is of the Falls Park waterfall.  This picture shows movement. Movement is an action shot and shows the blurred motion of a subject.

This second picture shows Texture. Texture is the actual or visual feel of the surface. If you could touch the surface, how would it feel? In this photo, you are able to see the slime on the cow's nose and the hair on her face.

 For an extension activity I would have the students create thier own pictures.  I would like to see how the students express thier ideas of the elements and principles of design. They can draw pictures of lines, shapes, color, texture, and the other elements and principles. With the right tools and help from me, I will show them how to create thier pictures so that they express these elements. After they draw a few of the pictures, I will have them point out and describe what elements they created in the picture. They can explain to me what they do and thier description. If I can get them to talk about the elements and principles, they will be able to understand and remember them more easily, and know what to look for when looking at pictures.