Design I // Balance

For Design I’s third project, we focused on balance. Students constructed 4 compositions based on the following options of balance: symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial, and pattern. Their theme had to be inspired by the lyrics of a song or poem of their choosing. The medium used to depict these shapes was black construction paper, and good craftsmanship was emphasized. They also had to implement the elements and principles of design in their work. Some students even accepted the challenge of making 3D pop-up elements.

Below are some of the composition sets that were submitted.

* I have permission from my students to promote their work on my website.

Song: “Good Morning Baltimore” from “Hairspray”; Design by Abby Jenkins

Song: “Hakunamatata” from “The Lion King”; Design by Ashley Baker

Song: “Loverman” by Train; Design by Breanna Rochelle

Song: “Tiny Dancer” by Elton John; Design by Cassidy Jones

Poem: “Caged Bird” by Maya Angelou; Design by Dylan Turner

Song: “The House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals; Design by Kaleb Baker

Poem about space by unknown writer; Design by Kimberly Kazmark

Song: “Pianoman” by Billy Joel; Design by Lexi Bennett

Song: “Escape” by Rupert Holmes; Design by Mary Beth McClung

Song: “Death of a Bachelor” by Panic at the Disco; Design by Bes Reilly

Song: “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” from “Cinderella”; Design by Jillian Lovato

Song: “A Whole New World” from “Aladdin”; Design by Samantha Marshall

Song: “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” from “The Lion King”; Design by Taylor Fikes

Song: “Huntin Fishin Lovin Everyday” by Luke Bryan; Design by Wes Edgeworth

Design I // Balance

Fall 2016: For Design I’s third project, we focused on balance. Students constructed 4 compositions based on the following options of balance: symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial, and pattern. Their theme had to be inspired by the lyrics of a song or poem of their choosing. The medium used to depict these shapes was black construction paper, and good craftsmanship was emphasized. They also had to implement the elements and principles of design in their work. Some students even accepted the challenge of making 3D pop-up elements.

Below are a few of the composition sets that were submitted.

* I have permission from my students to promote their work on my website.

Song: “Georgia on My Mind” by Ray Charles; Design by Hayden Hunt

Song: “Poor Unfortunate Souls” from Little Mermaid; Design by Megan Henry

Song: “A Whole New World” from Aladdin; Design by Meghan Norman

Design I // Balance

I am trying to catch up grading my students’ projects, so I will be making up for being absent on my blog lately by posting their new work within the next couple weeks!

For Design I’s third project, we focused on balance. Students constructed 4 compositions based on the following options of balance: symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial, and pattern. Their theme had to be inspired by the lyrics of a song or poem of their choosing. The medium used to depict these shapes was black construction paper, and good craftsmanship was emphasized. They also had to implement the elements and principles of design in their work. Some students even accepted the challenge of making 3D pop-up elements.

Below are some of the composition sets that were submitted. All have aspects to be improved upon for their portfolio, but overall I was very pleased with their results!

* I have permission from my students to promote their work on my website.

Song: “Dancing in a Burning Room” by John Mayor; Design by April Porter

Song: “Tennis Court” by Lorde; Design by Caroline Caliva

Poem: “Three Blind Mice”; Design by Jenn McFadden

Song: “Alice” by Avril Lavigne; Design by Jessica Moore

Song: “The King of Carrot Flowers” by Neutral Milk Hotel; Design by Lauren Roberts

Design by Liz Wilson

Design by Sam Lawless

Song: “Lean On” by Major Lazer; Design by Stephen Latham

Design I // Shape

For Design I’s second project, we focused on geometric and organic shapes. Students constructed 3 compositions: 1 for all geometric, 1 for all organic, and 1 for a combination of geometric and organic. The medium used to depict these shapes was black construction paper, and good craftsmanship was emphasized. They also had to implement the elements and principles of design in their work. Some students even accepted the challenge of making 3D pop-up elements.

Below are some of the composition sets that were submitted. All have aspects to be improved upon for their portfolio, but overall I was very pleased with their results!

* I have permission from my students to promote their work on my website.

by April Porter

by Caroline Caliva

by Harmon Duke

by Noel Collier

by Tuesdai Johnson

by Jenn McFadden

by Jessica Moore