Objective: To demonstrate the use of emphasis as a principle of design by creating a 2-dimensional work of art.
Materials: - Paper - Pencils - Ink - Watercolors
Procedure:
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Begin by introducing the principle of emphasis as a design tool – emphasizing a certain element of the design can help create focus and attract the viewer’s attention.
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Demonstrate how to create emphasis on paper, using simple shapes and lines to focus on one area of the paper more than others.
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Instruct the students to create their own emphasis pieces. Explain that they can use pencil, pen, watercolor or any other tools they have to create a pattern with an area of emphasis within the design.
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Discuss the various ways to create an emphasized area (e.g. different colors, sizes, textures, etc.).
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Allow the students to draw, color and/or paint their designs and create an area of emphasis.
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Finally, have each student present and discuss their design, including what they used to create the area of emphasis.