For art and design teachers.
7 PDF posters which visually describe 8 formal elements of art: line, colour, mood, texture, shape, form, space and value.
Each poster includes an art historical reference, and artistic vocabulary relating to the element.
These can be printed up to A3 and used as a display or as a teaching resource.
6 PDF posters useful for art and design teachers to display the formal/visual elements in their classroom. Can also be used as a teaching resource.
Each poster has art vocabulary and artist references related to the element.
Can be printed up to A3 in size.
4x Display posters with key information and visuals relating to the formal elements of Art.
Including:
Tone
Line
Texture
Shape
Pattern
Form
Colour
Proportion
Composition
I created this resource for the delivery of the NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Art & Design (Unit 02).
The activity is very interactive, encouraging the learners to cut out the various examples of the formal elements within art and graphic design and then match them up in the boxes with the names & definitions.
There is also the answer sheet included, and this can be used as a display or laminated for reference in lessons.
I have used this resource with young offenders and it proved highly successful. It can also be used as a recap to check learner understanding.
Elements of Art – Introduction to Art & Design | KS3
This introductory KS3 project is designed to give Year 7 students a strong foundation in the seven key elements of art: line, shape, colour, tone, form, texture, and space. Through a series of engaging mini studio projects, pupils create one unique artwork for each element, building both technical skills and creative confidence.
What’s Included:
Full editable scheme of work for up to 16 weeks
Lesson-by-lesson PowerPoint with teacher guidance** (121 Slides)**
Seven studio projects, each linked to one of the elements of art
Flexible structure: projects can be delivered as a full course or used as standalone mini-units
Assessment rubric to track progress and support feedback
Learning Aims & Outcomes
Understand and apply the seven elements of art in practical work
Develop a wide range of art-making techniques across different media
Build visual analysis skills and confidence in discussing artwork
Explore creativity while working on structured, skills-based projects
Produce a portfolio of unique artworks demonstrating each element
Why This Resource?
Perfect for Year 7 introductions to Art & Design
Fully editable and adaptable to different teaching contexts
Encourages both creative experimentation and technical skill-building
Provides a ready-to-use framework for up to a full term of lessons
This project is an ideal starting point for KS3, offering a complete foundation in the elements of art while giving students the chance to create a varied and meaningful body of work.
You will receive a step-by-step 9 page booklet for the project.
In this unit we will learn about the different Elements of Art. The elements of art are the building blocks of an artwork: colour, line, shape, form, value, texture, and space. They are the tools artists use when creating an artwork. Each of these art fundamentals are closely related and many of them overlap. When combined, they produce a complete artistic vision.
We will communicate our understanding of these elements of art by working collaboratively to create an Elements of Art Poster. We will explore what 7 key elements are and how these elements make up and create a sense of space in the picture in combination with the principles of design to create a piece of artwork.
These are the skills you will be able to do by the end of the unit:
Identify the 7 elements of art
Use a variety of materials to demonstrate your understanding of the elements
Work collaboratively in a team to create a poster demonstrating the different elements of art and their key characteristics
Communicate our thoughts and findings using a common language
✳Do you love the look of these worksheets? Check out my ‘Elements of Art’ guided sketchbook pages.
A perfect way to start the year with a new class, project or teacher.
This PowerPoint introduces the Seven Elements of Art and Design with clear examples of each element for all students to understand.
Following this are examples of students work creating a display page with each of the elements.
Finally, there is an assessment for learning opportunity to examine different elements of art within famous pieces of art work.
An activity sheet to help familiarise pupils with the formal elements of art. An activity each for: line, shape, tone, form, colour, texture and pattern. Great for a starter, homework or cover lesson.
Requires a range of skills - adding tone, creating pattern and replicating texture.
This is an updated worksheet to help students to revise the important elements in Art.
There are quick activities to complete to help memorize these important factors.
This worksheet can be printed out at A4 or A3 size.
A word list, organised by the formal elements of art, which students can use when writing/discussing art work. Can also be printed on bigger sized paper to be displayed in the classroom.
PowerPoint slides (5) explore the formal elements of form, shape and colour. Using the artist Henri Matisse’s work for inspiration to create cut out card shapes.
Complete lesson for Art and Design on the 7 Element of Art (Line, Shape, Colour, Value, Form, Space and Texture) including a printable worksheet and mini-starter game on “What is Art?”. This lesson is aimed for students from year 5 to year 8 completing Art across all worldwide curriculums.
The elements of art are the building blocks of an artwork: colour, line, shape, form, value, texture, and space. They are the tools artists use when creating an artwork. Each of these art fundamentals are closely related and many of them overlap. When combined, they produce a complete artistic vision.
INCLUDED: 7 Printable Elements of Arts Sketchbook Pages
This Download Includes:
✓ Free PDF of Elements of Art Sketchbook Pages
TERMS OF USE We like to keep things simple.
Material included in this download may be use for
✓ Personal (To use within your classroom or personal creations)
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A 10 question quiz for KS3 students covering the basics of the Formal Elements of Art. Exploring Colour, Line, Shape, Form, Tone, Texture and Space.
Included:
Powerpoint with a slide for each question and for each answer.
Template worksheet for answers. (printable 2 worksheets on 1 A4 page).
A great starter or plenary activity to assess prior understanding or to recap on learning objectives that have been covered.
Students could work individually, in pairs or in groups to engage with a competitive element.
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This lesson covers all the elements of art: Line, shape, form, colour, value, texture and space.
It can be used for upper elementary or senior primary learners, either home-schooled or as a whole class.
It explains each element and encourages learners to identify how each is used in a painting.
Learners will create a poster of the elements of art during the lesson. For each element that is discussed, learners will fill in an area on their poster with examples of the element. Alternatively, the learners can complete the poster activity after the lesson at their own pace.
At the end of the lesson, there are two extension activities for those learners who are more advanced and would like to take their learning further.
6 PDF Art Formal Elements posters.
Colour, Texture, Shape & Form, Line, Tone, Pattern.
Great for displays or as a teaching aid.
Each Formal Element poster includes Artwork examples and movements or practical techniques.
Can be printed up to A2 size.
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This resource aims to present Shape and Form, as an element of art, to a primary school audience.
It can be used as a standalone lesson or part of a program of study.
This resources contains:
• PowerPoint presentation, explaining the definition and concept of shape and form in art and showing students how they can use art elements and techniques to achieve 3D effects in their artwork. There are opportunities for class discussion and participation within this, and many visual examples.
• PDF of teachers notes to accompany the PPT offering explanations and tips to hopefully make the lesson as effective as possible, even for those without an art background.
• PDF worksheet using the letter shapes from the word ‘Form’ to use and develop the knowledge and skills gained from the lesson to create form. Completed worksheet can be used for future reference and evidence of learning within the art curriculum.
• PDF teachers’ notes for worksheet listing materials needed and explaining the tasks involved to complete it.
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This resource compliments an introduction to the elements of art in Key Stage 3, Year 7 or younger. Students get to research how they want to visually explain the elements and design a title page. This can be used as an introduction to evaluation skills as well which might be new to a lot of students. It includes quality photo’s of student examples - no Google imagery. It also contains basic vocabulary, a vocabulary worksheet students can fill out and a marking scheme. Simple and easy to use for EAL students.