Curated OER
Balance in Visual Art
High schoolers examine works of art to develop an understanding of the importance of visual balance in works of art and nature. Students research artists and their artwork for examples of visual balance. High schoolers create works of...
Goshen College
Some Ideas About Composition and Design
Starts with explaining visual elements, goes through design principles, balance, visual effects, and more. Teaching tips included too.
Other
Art Rageous: Wire and Pantyhose Sculptures
With just a pair of pantyhose, and a coathanger, you won't believe the creative sculptures your students will come up with! This lesson plan gives step-by-step directions, and several colorful examples to show your students. (Click...
Quia
Quia: Principles of Design Games
Four activities -- matching, concentration, flashcards, and word search -- contain 18 different vocabulary terms for art students. These would be a wonderful supplement to an art lesson or to use as a test review. JavaScript is used for...