understanding balance and symmetry

Understanding Balance and SymmetryToday’s Objectives:

1. Understand BALANCE and COLOR THEORY

BELL QUESTIONS: What is the definition of “Element of

Design”?What does COLOR THEORY mean?

Where do we look to find color relationships?

When in the planning phase of a work of art, we understand how artists think about the arrangement of the Elements of Design - color, lines, shapes, textures,

etc…

WE will be focusing on arranging our artwork based on

BALANCE & COLOR THEORY

LETS START OUR FIRST PROJECT!

Radial Name Designs6th Grade Students will learn and be able to demonstrate through art production:1.Balance/Symmetry2.Color Theory

In addition, students will become familiar with: •Project Introduction •Classroom Procedures•Project Assessment

B a l a n c eBalance refers to how objects are placed in a work

of art. There is symmetrical balance and Asymmetrical balance

Asymmetrical Symmetrical

Objective #1

“Hmm…SYMMMETRY? I have heard that word

somewhere... Perhaps in a different class?

DO YOU REMEMBER?”

Math - A shape that can be folded in such a way that

one-half of it lies exactly on the other half. Also known

as Line Symmetry

Art – Same is true, but also refers to a figure equal or near equal in visual weight. Does

not have to be a mirror image.

Examples of Symmetry in Nature

Asymmetrical

Symmetrical

( Balanced, yet different.)

( Balanced, near equal visual weight.)

RADIAL SYMMETRY balance based on a circle with its design extending from its center.

Can you identify

radial symmetry?

Ancient Mayan Sun Symbols

Navajo Indian Sand Painting

Pennsylvania Dutch Traditional Pattern

Radial Symmetry found in Art

…as cultural expression…

Indian Henna patterns

Rose Window of the Cathedral of Notre Dame

Paris, France. Interior View

…in architecture…

The Pantheon Rome, Italy

…various time periods….

Bronze Shield Boss, Medieval Dark Ages

Cross of Creation, Ancient RomanAncient Greek, Sun Medallion

“Alien” Crop Circles, Alton Barnes, England

…strange sightings of Radial Symmetry

Watermelon Garnish on a buffet table, artist unknown

Objective #2

Ways artists decide how to apply color to their artwork

A SYSTEM TO ORGANIZE COLORSIt helps us mix colors and determine color relationships

before we apply it to our artwork.

You will be applying PRIMARY and SECONDARY COLORS to your projects.

Primary Colors - red, yellow, blue

The Primary Colors

PRIMARY COLOR MUSIC VIDEO

The word “primary” is an adjective used to describe anything that occurs first, or is most important. It makes sense that we call these colors primary, since all other colors come from them!

Secondary Colors are orange, green and purple

red + yellow = orangeyellow + blue = greenblue + red = purple

The Secondary ColorsWhen you mix a Primary Color with another Primary Color, you will get a Secondary Color

primary + primary = secondary color color color

Know the equation:

(Mixed with) (Equals)

Another way to remember which colors are primary and which colors are secondary….

R OY G B VP S P S P S

primarysecondary

(DO I DETECT A PATTERN, HERE??)

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What are the three types of symmetry?

What are the primary colors?

What are the secondary colors?

Your Assignment in a nutshell:

Using folded paper, a pencil and eraser, create a radial symmetry design based on your name in block letters. Color it based on primary/secondary color scheme using marker.

Nutshells are SYMMETRICAL

1. Project Presentation (we will go over Grading Rubric tomorrow)2. Block Letter Demo –Document camera3. Final draft paper (so you can get right to work after I see practice)

• Name and period number lightly• Fold together• One person from each table put away final paper• One person from each table pick up Block Letter Practice

4. Work on Block Letter Practice until end of period. Use a ruler.

STEP BY STEP

INSTRUCTIONS:

Today’s Agenda:Today’s Agenda:Materials : worksheet, square white paper, pencil,

eraser, light box/window

1. Ms. Strattan demo transferring name onto Triangle! 2. Finish up practice worksheet3. Check your work with your neighbor/ Ms. Strattan4. Draw your names5. Transfer to make a radial design6. Color it using Primary/Secondary! (use marker in one direction

and use lightest colors first!!)

Wednesday’s Objective:Wednesday’s Objective:

  1-2 3-4 5 Score

Aesthetic/ Concept Shows little or noawareness of theoverall effect and concept of Symmetry. (did not follow some or all instructions when in the design phase and/or color application – not applied symmetrically or in cool/warm pattern)

Exhibits a beginningunderstanding anduse of the elementsand principles ofdesign Looks as if something is “missing”, i.e. more color/background/a more creative lettering style (no plain style/block letters)

Masterful application of the elements and principles of design. The beginnings of a personal statement and style.

Work Habits &Behavior

Sometimes has difficulty listening/and or following behavioral directives and or finishing classwork. Needs help sustaining effort and solving problems independently. Student would do better if he/she took art class more seriously.

Increased effort in sustaining positive work habits is needed. Although student may have not been asked directly to behave, less socialization and more positive work habits are strongly encouraged.

Worked conscientiously and as a model student. Exhibits sustained effort to produce a product of quality.

Craftsmanship Workmanship needs improvement. Little evidence of care being taken in the execution of project. Some components/techniques/re-quirements are missing or haphazardly applied.

Shows ability to use technique and shows a concern for execution appropriate for the project. Student should not rush or take more time in applying color. More practice in this media (marker) is highly encouraged.

Craftsmanship is of high quality and appropriate for the concept being presented. Exhibition quality.

Completion Turned in late after one week/ or refuses to complete project.

Late after due date Turned in completed project

Score  

Radial Names Project Rubric