Understanding Balance and Symmetry
Today’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 Designs
6th Grade Students will learn and be able to
demonstrate through art production:
1. Balance/Symmetry
2. Color Theory
In addition, students will become familiar with:
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Project Introduction
Classroom Procedures
Project Assessment
Objective #1
Balance
Balance refers to how objects are placed in a work of art.
There is symmetrical balance and Asymmetrical balance
Asymmetrical
Symmetrical
“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
( Balanced, yet different.)
Symmetrical
( Balanced, near equal visual weight.)
RADIAL SYMMETRY
balance based on a circle with its design extending from its center.
Can you
identify
radial
symmetry?
Radial Symmetry found in Art
…as cultural expression…
Indian Henna
patterns
Ancient Mayan
Sun Symbols
Pennsylvania Dutch
Traditional Pattern
Navajo Indian
Sand Painting
…in architecture…
Rose Window of the Cathedral of
Notre Dame
Paris, France. Interior View
The Pantheon
Rome, Italy
…various time periods….
Bronze Shield Boss,
Medieval Dark Ages
Ancient Greek, Sun Medallion
Cross of Creation,
Ancient Roman
…strange sightings of Radial Symmetry
“Alien” Crop Circles,
Alton Barnes, England
Watermelon Garnish on a buffet table,
artist unknown
Objective #2
Ways artists decide how to apply color to their artwork
A SYSTEM TO ORGANIZE COLORS
It 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.
The Primary Colors
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!
Primary Colors - red, yellow, blue
PRIMARY COLOR MUSIC VIDEO
The Secondary Colors
When you mix a Primary Color with another
Primary Color, you will get a Secondary Color
Secondary Colors are orange, green and purple
red + yellow = orange
yellow + blue = green
blue + red = purple
Know the equation:
primary + primary = secondary
color
color
color
(Mixed with)
(Equals)
Another way to remember which colors are primary and which
colors are secondary….
R OY G B V
PSPS PS
/I
(DO I DETECT A PATTERN, HERE??)
primary
secondary
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
STEP BY STEP
INSTRUCTIONS
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Today’s Agenda:
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Materials : worksheet, square white paper, pencil, eraser,
light box/window
Project Presentation (we will go over Grading Rubric tomorrow)
Block Letter Demo –Document camera
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
Work on Block Letter Practice until end of period. Use a ruler.
Wednesday’s Objective:
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Ms. Strattan demo transferring name onto Triangle!
Finish up practice worksheet
Check your work with your neighbor/ Ms. Strattan
Draw your names
Transfer to make a radial design
Color it using Primary/Secondary! (use marker in one direction
and use lightest colors first!!)
Radial Names Project Rubric
1-2
Aesthetic/ Concept
Shows little or no
awareness of the
overall 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)
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.
Craftsmanship
Completion
3-4
5
Score
Exhibits a beginning
understanding and
use of the elements
and principles of
design Looks as if something is
“missing”, i.e. more
color/background/a more creative
lettering style (no plain style/block
letters)
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.
Masterful application
of the elements and
principles of design.
The beginnings of a
personal statement
and style.
Workmanship needs improvement.
Little evidence of care being taken
in the execution of project. Some
components/techniques/requirements 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.
Turned in late after one week/ or
refuses to complete project.
Late after due date
Turned in completed
project
Worked
conscientiously and
as a model student.
Exhibits sustained
effort to produce a
product of quality.
Score