1. Trivet Project
Advanced Clay
Dunn

2. The Principles of Design
The Principles of Design are the ways in which the elements of art are organized within a composition of art.
The Principles of Design are: Balance, Emphasis, Rhythm/Movement, Variety/Contrast, Harmony/Unity, Pattern/Repetition, and Proportion.

3. Balance is the arrangement of elements to create a sense of visual stability in a work of art. Balance in a composition can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial.

4. Emphasis is a focal point of a design
Emphasis is a focal point of a design. It is the area of a composition that attracts the viewer’s eye first, either because of its size, location and/or color.

5. Proportion is the comparative relation between sizes of objects, parts of objects and spaces between objects.

6. Pattern or Repetition is when elements or combinations of elements are repeated in a recognizable organization.

7. Rhythm or Movement is the organization of elements to produce the appearance of movement.

8. Contrast or Variety is the incorporation of differences in elements to enhance the interest in a work of art.

9. Harmony or Unity is when a composition has a sense of wholeness as result of the successful combination of all of the elements.

10. Trivets: a hot plate (traditionally metal with 3 small feet)

13. Assignment: Must create a clay trivet
Must consider the Principles of Design:
Balance: choose symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial
Must choose at least two other principles:
Emphasis
Proportion
Pattern
Rhythm
contrast

14. Steps: Must have negative space
This is a technical challenge more than anything else!
Steps:
Create a design on paper (to scale)
Roll a THICK slab of clay
Use marker transfer method to copy your design
Cut out VERY carefully
Clean up all sharp edges

15. Homework:
3 Full page sketches of designs due Monday, September 12th

16. Student Examples: