Principles of Design is a class where students will learn the basics that go into every good design and how to create their own. The class will look at how the principles are utilized, in both old masterpieces and modern examples such as advertisements and product labels. The individual principles will be focused on one by one to help students not only learn but master the building blocks for a good design.

In class, we will learn the fundamentals behind each principle, and study examples of design in art and advertisements followed by hands-on creative time to practice the principles we have learned. The hands-on components will include working with a variety of different mediums such as collage, watercolor, pencil drawings, and more!

Between classes, students may be asked to find an example of the principle learned in the previous class or to create their own design.

Topics covered:

• Elements of Art (overview)
• Balance
• Emphasis
• Movement
• Pattern
• Repetition
• Rhythm
• Proportion and scale
• Variety
• Unity
• Final Project – to showcase the Principles of Design!

Cost:
$200 per semester for private pay
$250 charter funds through Protege Education
(An additional $50 will likely be needed to pay for class materials, Amazon link coming soon!)