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This Elements of Art and Principles of Design Collaborative Matrix Art Project is a dynamic and educational activity that engages students in exploring fundamental art concepts while fostering teamwork and creativity. This interactive art project allows participants to work together to create a stunning large-scale poster/mural measuring 120 cm x 135 cm. Divided into 72 pre-enlarged tiles, each 15 cm x 15 cm, the design incorporates the Elements of Art—line, shape, color, texture, form, space, and value—and Principles of Design—balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, proportion, and unity. Students complete their assigned tiles by interpreting these elements and principles. Creating a grid with each square representing a different combination of an element and a principle.

This project is not just an engaging bulletin board idea but also a powerful teaching tool for reinforcing art education concepts. Teachers can use this activity as a review of the elements and principles of art or integrate it into lessons focused on artistic composition and collaboration. The finished artwork doubles as an inspiring classroom decoration, demonstrating the importance of teamwork and creativity while serving as an educational decor piece that reinforces key art concepts. This project is perfect for cross-grade collaboration, art exhibitions, or even as an introductory activity for art classes, offering students a hands-on opportunity to deepen their understanding of essential art principles.

This resource includes:
3 Pages of helpful instructions to guide you the through the process
3 Pages of tiles assignment sheets
22 Pages with the poster titles
49 Pages with enlarged empty tiles where participants will create their assigned element/principle.