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Principles of Design Review

Reviewing Elements and Principles

Day 167of 180
Week 34of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recall five principles of design: pattern, rhythm, balance, emphasis, unity

2

Demonstrate understanding of how design principles organize art elements

3

Appreciate God's intentional design in creation

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Corinthians 14:40

“Let all things be done decently and in order.”

— 1 Corinthians 14:40 (WEB)

Illustrates how design principles bring order and intentionality to artistic creation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Colored paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Markers
  • BibleMouse Design Principles Reference Sheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Quick review game matching design principles to their definitions

💭 Review Question: What design principles did we learn about last week?
2Teaching (10 min)

Interactive discussion about design principles

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Pattern: Repeating elements create visual rhythm
  • Balance: Distributing visual weight evenly
  • Emphasis: Creating a focal point in artwork
  • Unity: How all elements work together harmoniously
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do these principles help make art beautiful?
  • Can you find these principles in nature?
3Activity: Design Principle Collage (15 min)
hands-on design review

Create a collage demonstrating at least three design principles

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose colored paper as background
  2. Cut shapes that show pattern and rhythm
  3. Arrange shapes to show balance
  4. Create a clear point of emphasis
  5. Ensure all elements look unified
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on creating a pattern

Challenge: Incorporate all five design principles

4Closing (5 min)

Share collages and discuss design principles used

📝 Review Questions:
  • What design principle was most fun to create?
  • How is God's creation an example of perfect design?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll start planning our own artistic masterpiece!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Design principles help organize artistic elements into meaningful compositions

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle guidance, not criticism
  • Celebrate creativity and effort
  • Connect art principles to God's intentional design
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find abstract design concepts challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of basic design principle concepts

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Photograph nature showing design principles
  • Create a design principles scavenger hunt
  • Watch BibleMouse design principle video in Resource Guide

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