What is 2D Design

Elements of Art 

These are the building blocks used by artists to create works of art.  (If you don't understand any of these terms - look them up now) 

• Line
• Shape 
• Value 
• Texture 
• Space 
• Shape 
• Colour 

Principles of Art


The principles of art describe the ways artists use the elements of art in their works of art.  Often they are used to help create a better composition. (We will be learning more about the principles of design as we work through this class) 

• Balance
• Contrast
• Emphasis
• Movement
• Unity
• Rhythm/Repetition
• Variety

2D Design in AP is works of art that fall under the following descriptions 

• work that employs line, shape or colour to create unity or variety in a composition
• work that demonstrates symmetry/asymmetry; balance or anomaly
• work that explores figure/ground relationships and occupied and unoccupied spaces
• development of a modular or repeat pattern to create rhythm
• colour organization using primary, secondary, tertiary, analogous or other colour relationships for emphasis or contrast in a composition
• work that investigates or exaggerates proportions or scale

Balance Work