the perceived "heaviness" of an element in the artwork, which is influenced by its size, colour, or placement

a layout where elements are not mirrored but still balanced through visual interest

the arrangement of elements in an artwork

Experiment with collage

Art and design

Experiment with dry media: charcoal

Experiment with dry media: fine liner

Experiment with wet media: inks

Experiment with wet media: paints

Experiment with print: relief

Experiment with print: monotype

Mixed media materials and techniques

Experiment with wet media: watercolour

This is a teacher led unit which introduces to pupils to the skills within their endorsements. Through a series of workshop activities, students experiment with a range of materials and techniques. They develop a range of studies exploring mark making media, print and mixed media.

Foundation workshops: an introduction to the areas of study

distribution of visual weight for stability

illusion of space or distance in a flat image

Match the term to its correct definition.

Which of the following is an example of a complementary colour pair?

A well-arranged {{ }} helps guide the viewer’s eye around the artwork.

Which are most likely to given an object the appearance of more visual weight?

In a collage, overlapping elements can help create a sense of ...

What is the main purpose of using contrast in a collage?

Starter Quiz