Principles of Design
Drawing
Composition
GRAB BAG
100

This principle of design is apparent when we see a subject multiple times.

Repetition

100

A line that describes the outlines of a subject.

Contour

100

Strategies for arranging the Elements of Art are known as the "________ of design"

Principles

100

The texture of the paper.

Tooth

200

This principle of design helps to guide or direct a viewer's eyes throughout an artwork.

Movement

200

A small drawing that helps plan a composition before creating the final artwork.

Thumbnail Sketch

200

How precious our subject is, and the meaning behind it, relates directly to which rubric criteria.

Concept

300

This principle of design is apparent when the size of subjects impact the overall composition.

Scale

300

Having stains, smudges, rips, or folds in your final artwork will effect your ______ grade on the rubric.

Craftsmanship

400

This principle of design is apparent when and artwork has a strong focal point.

Emphasis

400

This is apparent when lines in a drawing have a variety of weights and thicknesses - Adds drama and interest to a line drawing.

Line Quality

500

This principle of design is apparent when subjects have a wide range of differences within an artwork.

AKA "The spice of life"

Variety

500

Drawing subjects going off of the edge of an artwork is called "________ the edge"

Activating

600

This principle of design pertains to visual weight and the use of positive and negative space throughout an artwork.

Balance

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