Notes to Educators

DesignPrinciples101.com is a supplemental and highly flexible learning tool. It can either serve as a virtual text book for a particular course or program, or it could serve as a reference tool towards which a student can be directed if they need additional help in a particular area. For example, an educator could ask a student to review a particular module or lesson, then return to a previous work they’d created and consider what they’d do differently about that particular work in light of what they’d just read or viewed.

Research conducted over twelve workshops reveals that a reintroduction to Design Principles appears to have a decidedly positive affect in part because for some students, abstract ideas introduced early on need time and experience to begin making sense.

A highly unique feature is the site’s deep dive into Rhythm. Rhythm in the visual arts as a cohesive, stand alone area of discussion has been very hard to find. Until now.

Exercises are included as well and can be found spread throughout this section on Exploring Unity & Composition and the conclusion of the Rhythm section under Just Videos. A reintroduction to Design Principles appears to have a decidedly positive affect in part because for some students, abstract ideas introduced early on need time and experience to begin making sense.

The learning modules – including the videos – are short and can be taken in while waiting for waiting for one’s coffee to brew up! Binge watching the videos is encouraged.

This course is less about the rote activity of remembering specific terms as it is about getting familiar and friendly with the principles of design and principles of rhythm. However, owning the vocabulary is an invaluable possession. It is essential to the development of a powerful creative cognition both within one’s self and in sharing with others.