The Expanded Square
Vocabulary: Positive and negative space, balance, contrast, shape, symmetry, asymmetry,
organic shape, geometric shape
Objective: To create a two-dimensional image that utilizes space, balance, contrast and shape.
Materials: White paper, black paper, pencil, glue
Directions
1. Complete the worksheet.
2. Measure your paper and measure your square
3. For a symmetrical square center your square.
4. Then lightly trace your square onto the white paper.
5. Draw your design onto the black square.
6. Cut out your shapes one at a time and glue them in the correct spot along the pencil line.
7. Glue the center piece down when you are done cutting out the smaller pieces
THE RULES
 Don’t cut off the corners.Keep the integrity of
the square shape.
 No pieces can be discarded. Every piece you cut away from the square
needs to be glued down in its opposing position on the paper.
 If you cut passed the center you need to off center your asymmetrical squares.
 Do not use excessive amounts of glue.
 Cut neatly.
Criteria
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Your design must include an example of all vocabulary words.
All lines must be at least double.
Neatness counts-cut neatly, glue neatly
You must have at least 8 ‘breaks’ per side
The more complex and unique the better the project and the better your grade.(25pts)
Name________________________________
The Expanded Square
Planning worksheet (10pts)
Period______
Vocabulary
Positive and negative space, balance, contrast, shape, symmetry, asymmetry, organic shape,
geometric shape
In the boxes below draw two potential design ideas that both include at least one example of the
vocabulary words above. Shade the dark areas dark and leave the white areas white.