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Elements and Principles Poster

Artists as Image-Bearers

Day 5of 180
Week 1of 36
45Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand and define one art element and one design principle

2

Create a visually engaging reference poster demonstrating artistic concepts

3

Recognize how artistic creativity reflects God's creative nature

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:27

“God created man in his own image. In God's image he created him; male and female he created them.”

— Genesis 1:27 (WEB)

Just as God is a creator, we are created to be creative, reflecting His image through artistic expression

📦 Materials Needed

  • Large white poster board
  • Colored pencils
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • BibleMouse Art Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review previous day's sketchbook activity and introduce today's poster project

💭 Review Question: What did you learn about design principles in yesterday's lesson?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explain poster project and review art element and design principle

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Choose one art element (like line, color, or shape)
  • Select one design principle (like balance or emphasis)
  • Create examples and explanations on poster
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Which art element interests you most?
  • How can we show balance in our artwork?
3Activity: Elements and Principles Reference Poster (20 min)
project

Create an informative and visually appealing poster explaining an art element and design principle

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide poster into two main sections
  2. Select one art element and one design principle
  3. Draw multiple examples demonstrating the chosen concepts
  4. Use neat lettering to define and explain each concept
  5. Add creative illustrations to make poster engaging
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on fewer examples with larger illustrations

Challenge: Include multiple examples and more detailed explanations

4Closing (10 min)

Share posters and discuss creative process

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about your chosen art element?
  • How does your poster help you remember this concept?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore God's intricate designs in nature through careful observation

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps children understand fundamental art concepts through hands-on creation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity and personal expression
  • Help child choose element/principle if struggling
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel overwhelmed by blank poster - offer specific guidance

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Clear understanding of chosen art concept, creativity in presentation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create digital version of poster using drawing software
  • Photograph poster and add to BibleMouse art portfolio

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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