Elements of Art & Principles of Design Bundle for Middle or High School Art

A perfect introduction to the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, this resource includes a detailed presentation with lecture notes on each of the elements of art and principles of design, an interactive foldable notebook page activity of the Elements of Art and of the Principles of Design. Two online review games, one on the Elements and one on the Principles of Art and Design are also included as a way for students to test their knowledge. This is an essential resource for any middle school or high school art curricula and can be used with multiple lessons in the classroom.

Presentation:

4 Page lesson notes with standards

Google Slides interactive presentation

25 Page Powerpoint with both the Elements and Principles of Art that includes detailed presentation notes

PDF of Presentation with Notes

Reviews of this resource:

Elements of Art Interactive Foldable Notebook Page:

Sheet with Elements of Art words

Definitions Sheet

Key for the definition examples

Instruction Sheet

7 Word wall Cards with Element of Art and definitions/key + alternate Colour

British spelling of "Colour" sheets both Elements of Art words and definitions

Principles of Design Interactive Foldable Notebook Page:

Sheet with Principles of Design words

Definitions Sheet

Example Sheet

Instruction Sheet

Elements of Art Digital Review Game:

Students will enjoy this interactive, fully digital review game on the elements of art! In this activity, students will complete seven missions to find the code and win the game. This review was created using Genially and can be accessed online with any device. Students do not need to sign in to play the game, which can be assigned via a single link.

The mission, should they choose to accept it includes the following:

• MISSION 1:  LINE
• MISSION 2: SHAPE
• MISSION 3:  COLOR
• MISSION 4: VALUE
• MISSION 5: TEXTURE
• MISSION 6: FORM
• MISSION 7: SPACE

Principles of Design Digital Review Game:
Students will enjoy this interactive, fully digital review game on the principles of art! In this activity, students will complete a series of missions to find the code and complete the mission. This review was created using Genially and can be accessed online with any device. Students do not need to sign in to play the game, which can be assigned via a single link.

The mission, should they choose to accept it includes the following:

• MISSION 1:  QUIZ: Unity, Balance, Movement.
• MISSION 2: CHOOSE ONE: Contrast, Emphasis, Movement.
• MISSION 3:  TIMELESS TREASURES: Unity, Repetition, Variety.
• MISSION 4: DESIGN CHALLENGE: Balance, Movement, Emphasis, Unity, Pattern

What teachers are saying about these resources:

Elements & Principles of Art Presentation:

"Love the step-by-step supplement that comes with the powerpoint! Wish everyone would do this. Great resource!" - Mark Godi

"Exactly what I needed for a quick review for my students before starting their art projects. I love that it shows different types of artwork and examples as well!" - Meghan G."

Digital Review Games:
"Students loved it! They had a great time trying to figure it out! A wonderful activity to get student involvement during distance learning." - Michelle Gagne

"This was a fantastic activity for both my in school and my virtual students. The students were engaged and were able to navigate the activity without much of my help. Thank you for a great assessment tool!" - Brandi S