Cornell University
Cornell University: Art, Design, and Visual Thinking
Use the left-hand toolbar of this site to investigate an online textbook for the language of design. It provides visual examples and explanations of line, form, color, color psychology, texture, balance, proportion and many more...
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St. Louis Public Library: Elements of Architecture
Page through an online exhibition, with details and zoomable examples of major architectural styles and monuments of Western architecture, that showcases elements of architectural design, structure, and aesthetics.
Poynter Institute
Poynter Institute: The Elements of Powerful Pages
Very brief article from the Poynter Institute that covers four basic design rules for effective pages.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Artopia: Elements and Principles of Design Word Bank [Pdf]
Elements of art and design vocabulary words.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Sculpture & 3 D Design Unit
ArtLex provides a unit of lessons dealing with three-dimensional design. A quiz with questions on sculpture, art criticism, and qualities of art is included, centering on the sculpture "Vaquero" by Luis Jimenez. There are links to the...
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Design and Colour
A site by watercolor artist John Lovett. He describes the Elements of Art and Principles of Design and gives tips and techniques for watercolor painting and for composition.
Buck Institute
Pbl Works: Project Design Rubric
[Free Registration/Login Required] This rubric uses the 8 Essential Elements of PBL as criteria to evaluate projects. It describes three levels to assess the design of a project. Definitions and practical examples are used to clarify the...
Buck Institute
Pbl Works: Pbl Essential Elements Checklist
[Free Registration/Login Required] The PBL Essential Elements Checklist can be used for a quick evaluation of a project's design, to see if it includes all the essential elements of rigorous, effective PBL. Use this tool before, during,...
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.
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Color Cube: Color Fun
Six activities sure to engage students of any age! Interactive games and puzzles let you play with color and create your own unique designs!
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School Journalism: Lesson Plans: An Introduction to Newspaper Design
This resource presents a lesson plan that is designed for a block schedule that takes students through the basics of newspaper design and redesign of their school paper.
Web Elements
Web Elements Periodic Table: Argon
Webelements offers a nicely designed page with a great deal of relevant information on argon. Very helpful.
Other
Arts Connect Ed Playground Make It
Eight fun on-line art activities where young artists get to create, color, and design.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: Logo Design Challenge
From the San Francisco 49er's Museum Education Program that promotes STEAM projects related to football, students review the purpose of a logo and then create one of their own.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Military Camp Jacket
How was this jacket used? The military camp jacket (jinbaori) was worn over a suit of "modern equipment" or tosei gusoku armor. Though some jackets had sleeves, many were sleeveless vests like this one. The camp jacket offered protection...
Organization for Community Networks
Ofcn: The "Real" Fairy Tales
This lesson plan was designed to help students develop their imagination and writing skills. Students will have an opportunity to rewrite their favorite fairy tales.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Weaving the Multigenre Web
Students analyze the elements of a novel in many different genres and then hyperlink these pieces together on student-constructed Websites.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Architecture Studio: Building in Landscapes
Embrace nature when considering architectural design to bring the two together. Prof. Jan Wampler provides several resources including video clips.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Toxicological Profile for Plutonium
This article is designed to inform people of the health risks associated with plutonium. It explains how a person might be exposed to the element, and what the effects might be.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Seal With a Fish Design
An irregularly shaped terra-cotta seal contains a fish design. The details are not clear, probably because it has become worn due to the frequency of its use in everyday life.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Jar Filter With a Rabbit Design
A clay jar filter decorated with the drawing of an animal that looks like a rabbit, and is notable for its long ears, which extend backwards to give the impression that the animal is in motion. The design is on the perforated portion of...
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Marble Panel With Mihrab Design
The marble panel with a mihrab, or niche, design is decorated with a lamp and two candlesticks set on a geometric and plant-like background, bearing a Naskh inscription.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Iron Arrows With Floral Designs
These arrows with pointed iron heads and wooden shafts are decorated with floral designs.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Art, Design, and Visual Thinking: Color, Value, and Hue
Contains information on value, contrast, gradation, and the values of hues of colors. Has great color charts and links to related sites.
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