Collage

In class we created an abstract collage that applies all the elements as well as the princples of design which are

Elements: Color, Shape, Texture, Space, Line and Value
Principles: Balance, Emphasis, Unity, Contrast and Rhythm

I would have my students create an abstract collage similar to the one we did in class.

Start of by picking two colors or paper, one that can be any color and a black one.  You pick one of these to be the background color and the other one to be the one you rip (or cut) into different piece.  I would also have them use a magazine to rip or cut pieces from to include.  With these pieces, they will create an non-objective abstract collage.  They would need to arrange these into one of these:

Non-Objective Compositional Arrangements

S or Z Composition - usually breaks the space up in a 's' or a 'z' shape; can be backwards, forwards or sideways

Cruciform Composition - breaks the space up in the form of a cross

Radical Compositions - all lines should be broken, irregular or intercepted

L or Rectangular Compositions - have a large mass with a lateral place

Diagonal Line Composition - verticals or opposing slanted lines; most ideal and difficult schemes

Horizontal Compositions - have a pattern that repeats across the plain of artwork

Vertical Compositions - have a pattern that repeats up and down in the plain of artowrk

Overlapping Frames - pattern that overlaps or alternates like a checkerboard

Once students create their arrangement, have them take a picture of the layout so they can start gluing down the pieces.

*You should have all the elements and principles of design in the piece:

(The last one is mine :) )