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MAPEH-ARTS
Quarter 4 - Module 1
Elements and Principles of Design
Arts – Grade 6
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 4 – Module 1: Elements and Principles of Design
First Edition, 2021

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Published by the Department of Education- Region III

Secretary: Leonor Magtolis Briones
Undersecretary: Diosdado M. San Antonio

Development Team of the Module

Writer/Illustrator/Layout Artist/Editor:
Zhamira A. Palad
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Joselyn M. Escalada, Lerry P. Pronebo
Darwin C. Policarpio, Bethylene C. Esquivel
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Language Evaluator: Ernesto G. Martin, Jr.
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Management Team: Gregorio C. Quinto, Jr.
Rainelda M. Blanco
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Marquez T. Cartel
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Joannarie
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by 2021

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Capitol Compound, Guinhawa St., City of Malolos, Bulacan
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MAPEH-ARTS
Quarter 4 - Module 1
Elements and Principles of Design
Introductory Message

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, dear learners, can
continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each
lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step
as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM.
This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need
to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the
lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check
your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that
you will be honest in using these.

In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teachers are also
provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they
can best help you on your home-based learning.

Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of
this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercise and tests.
Read the instructions carefully before performing each task.

If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the
tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.

Thank you.
 What I Need to Know

This module provides varied activities that will help you learn about
principles and elements of design. A6EL-Iva

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

 identify elements and principles of design;

 recognize the elements and principles of design to different objects;
and
 apply elements and principles of design in an art work.

What I Know

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if not. Write your answer on
your answer sheet.

________1. Elements of design are the parts and carry the work.
________2. Principles of design describe how elements could be used.
________3. Color is one of the elements of design.
________4. Line and space are examples of principles of design.
________5. Point is the smallest and most basic element of design.
________6. Area enclosed when both sides of a line meet is called shape.
________7. Color may be primary, secondary and tertiary.
________8. Emphasis is the feeling of wholeness or the parts belonging together.
________9. Contrast is the repetition of lines, shapes or colors to create a movement.
________10.Harmony is giving special attention or importance in one part of the content.

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 What’s In

Directions: Identify the principles and elements of design. Write P if principle and E if
element. Write the correct answer on your answer sheet.

________1. Color
________2. Contrast
________3. Texture
________4. Shape
________5. Space
________6. Harmony
________7. Line
________8. Form
________9. Point
________10.Emphasis

What’s New

Directions: Match column A with column B. Write only the letter of the correct answer. Write
the correct answer on your answer sheet.

Column A Column B

________1. It refers to surface quality. a. line

________2. It is formed when a line encloses an area. b. point
________3. It is the smallest and most basic elements. c. shape
________4. It is a form with width and length, but no depth. d. texture
________5. It refers to give special attention to one part of e. color
work of art. f. emphasis

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 What is It

Elements and Principles of Design

Elements of design refer to what is available for the artist /designer or any person
willing to communicate visually, while Principles of design describe how the elements could
be used.

Elements of Design

Color, value, forms, shapes, space and texture are called the elements of design.
These elements are known as the fundamentals for all works of art. Without these elements
art could not be created. All of these elements exist in the world around us in nature and in
the environments we create for ourselves every day.

Elements of Design Example

The smallest and most basic element.
It can vary in size and can be used
alone as a unit in a group.
Point/Mark

It is a form with width and length but no

depth. It may be horizontal, vertical,
Line diagonal, straight, curved, dotted,
________ broken, thick or thin.

Defined as area that stands out from

the space next to or around it due to a
defined or implied boundary. It is
Shape formed when a line encloses an area.
Square, circle, rectangle and triangle
are examples of shapes.

Described the volumes and mass, or

the 3D aspects of objects that take up
Form space.

The area around, within or between

images or parts of an image relates to
perspective positive or negative space.
Space

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 Refers to the wavelength of light.
Properties of color.
1. Hue is the name of the color.
Color 2. Value refers to lightness or
darkness of hue.
3. Intensity refers to the purity of the
hue also known as “Chroma”.

Refers to the surface quality. The feel,

appearance, thickness, hardness or
Texture
stickiness of a surface.

The Principles of design are the rules by which an artist uses the elements of design.
The most often used principles in visual arts are pattern, contrast, emphasis, rhythm and
variety. These principles may vary slightly according to the person using them.

Principles of Design Example

It is often described as a regular
arrangement of alternated or repeated
Pattern elements (shapes, lines, colors) or
motifs.

The juxtaposition of different elements

or design on order to highlight their
Contrast differences and/or create visual
interest, or a focal point.

Special attention or importance given

to one part of the content.
Emphasis

The arrangement of elements to give

the viewer the feeling that all the parts
Harmony
of the piece form a coherent whole.

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 What’s Mor e

Independent Activity 1
Directions: Find the elements of design inside the puzzle then write your answers on your
answer sheet.

P X C O L O R T E
O C E T I X U E P
I L P P N L R X O
N R O U E P U T N
T T R O r I C U I
H S H A P E O R R
A R S R E I X E H
A S D F G G R T H

1. ______________________________
2. ______________________________
3. ______________________________
4. ______________________________
5. ______________________________

Independent Assessment 1
Directions: Put a check ( / ) if it is one of the principles of design and cross ( X ) if not.
Write your answer on your answer sheet.

___________1. Pattern
___________2. Line
___________3. Contrast
___________4. Emphasis
___________5. Harmony

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 Independent Activity 2
Directions: Identify the answer in each sentence by arranging the underlined jumbled
letters. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

____________________1. P O I T N is the smallest and the most basic element.

____________________2. H S A E P is formed when a line encloses an area.
____________________3. The 3D aspects of objects that take up space is called O F R M.
___________________ 4. P T A T R E N is the regular arrangement of alternated or
repeated elements.
____________________5. C N T R S A T O special attention or importance given to one
part of the content.

Independent Assessment 2
Directions: Draw happy face if the examples in each element of design inside the
parenthesis are correct and sad face if not.

___________1. Texture ( hard, soft, sticky )

___________2. Color ( primary, secondary, tertiary )
___________3. Line ( straight, curved, horizontal )
___________4. Shape ( cube, sphere, rectangular prism )
___________5. Form ( square, circle, triangle )

Independent Activity 3
Directions: Identify the principles or element of design shown in each illustration. Choose
your answer inside the box below. Write only the letter of the correct answer.
a. Texture d. Contrast
b. Form e. Harmony
c. Pattern f. Line

_______1. _______4.

_______2. _______5.

_______3.

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 Independent Assessment 3
Directions: Identify the given element or principle of design in each illustration. Choose your
answer in Column B. Write only the letter of the correct answer on your answer
sheet.

A B

_________1.
a. Emphasis

b. Shape

c. Harmony
_________2.
d. Line

e. Texture

f. Form

_________3.

________4.

________5.

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 What I Have Lear ned

Elements of design also known as fundamentals for all works of art while the
principles of design are the rules by which an artist uses the elements of design.
Directions: Give at least 3 examples of elements of design and 2 examples of principles of
design. Make an illustration of your examples based on what you have learned. Do this in
your answer sheet.

Elements of Design

1. __________________ 2. _________________ 3. ______________

Principles of Design

4. _________________ 5. __________________

What I Can Do

Directions: Draw your house surrounded by different plants and flowers. Apply the different
elements and principles of design in your work. Do this on your answer sheet.

Rubrics
5- Very Good
4- Good Score
3- Satisfactory
2- Below Satisfactory
1- Poor
1. The illustration was created using the elements and principles of design.
2. The illustration is attractively designed.
Total Score

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 Assessment

Directions: Read each item carefully then choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the
answer on your answer sheet.

1. All are example of elements of design EXCEPT?

a. Line c. Point
b. Harmony d. Texture

2. Which of the following is an example of principles of design?

a. Form c. Shape
b. Pattern d. Space

3. It describes the volumes and masses, or the 3D aspects of objects that take up
space.

a. Form c. Shape
b. Pattern d. Space

4. Principle of design that highlights the differences of the objects that create visual
interest is called?

a. Contrast c. Harmony
b. Emphasis d. Pattern

5. A can of sardines is an example of __________.

a. Form c. Line
b. Harmony d. Texture

6. Which of the following has hard texture?

a. Hallow blocks c. Pillow

b. Mirror d. Soap

7. Choose the illustration that shows pattern.

a. c.

b. d.

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8. Which of the following shows contrast?

a. c.

b. d.

9. Can you identify which picture shows emphasis?

a. c.

b. d. d.

10. Which of the following is TRUE?

a. Color, texture and pattern are examples of elements of design.

b. Elements are known as the fundamentals for all works of art.
c. Forms, harmony and contrast are examples of principles of design.
d. Principles of design refer to what is available for the artist or any person willing to
communicate visually.

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 Addit ional Act ivit ies

Directions: Cut a picture from old magazine or newspaper, paste it inside the box and label
the elements and principles of design that you found in the picture. Do it on your
answer sheet.

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Independent Activity 2 What I know
1. POINT 1. TRUE
2. SHAPE 2. TRUE
3. FORM 3. TRUE
4. PATTERN 4. FALSE
5. CONTRAST 5. TRUE
6. TRUE
Independent Assessment 2 7. TRUE
1. Happy 8. FALSE
2. Happy 9. FALSE
3. Happy 10. FALSE
4. Sad
5. Sad What’s In
1. E
Independent Activity 3 2. P
1. c 3. E
2. b 4. E
3. d 5. E
4. a 6. P
5. c 7. E
Independent Assessment 3 8. E
1. e 9. E
2. b 10. P
3. f
4. a What’s New
5. d 1. d
2. c
What I Have Learned (Answers may vary) 3. b
4. a
What I can do (Answer may vary) 5. f
Please refer to the rubrics.
Independent Activity 1 (in any order)
Assessment 1. POINT
1. b 2. COLOR
2. b 3. LINE
3. a 4. TEXTURE
4. a 5. SHAPE
5. a
6. a
Independent Assessment1
7. a
8. d
1. /
9. d
2. X
10. b
3. /
4. /
Additional Activity 5. /
Answer may vary.
Answer Key
 References

Apilado, Victonette O, Elitiong, Ma. Corazon R., Mathes, Julie SJ., et. al.:Enjoying MAPEH 6,
Brilliant Creations Publishing House.Copyright 2015.

Google,https://www.wsc.edu/download/downloads/id/1843/chicago_citation_style_exa
mples_-_17th_edition.pdf

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Department of Education, Schools Division of Bulacan

Curriculum Implementation Division
Learning Resource Management and Development System (LRMDS)
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