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CREATIVE PRINCIPLES

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Jr. high learners review the basic principles of design (balance, unity, movement, rhythm, pattern, contrast and emphasis) by watching a video by Gerald Brommer. Then they provide "aerobic exercise" for the right side of their brains by creating their own abstract art.

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principles of design, design, movement, unity, patterns

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balance, contrast and emphasis, movement, pattern, principles of design, rhythm, unity, visual and performing arts
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Grade
7th - 8th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Technology
Video
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