Grade 9

Creative Arts
Study Guidelines
The Structure of the Face
• Know the guidelines to draw a face.
• The basic face shape is an oval.
• Your ear is roughly the same length as your nose.
• Your eyes are more or less an eye's width apart.
• Your mouth is drawn from the centre of your eyes.
• Your nose is drawn from the inner corners of your
eyes.

Drama Terminology
Know the definitions for the following:
• Drama
• Theme
• Improvisation
• Antagonist
• Protagonist
• Character
• Monologue
• Dialogue
• Climax
• Comedy and tragedy (masks)
• Slugline
• Actor
• Director
• Fiction
• Non-fiction

The Elements of Art

Know the definitions of the following:
• Line
• Tone
• Colour
◦ Primary: Red, yellow, blue.
◦ Secondary: Purple, green, orange.
• Shape
• Texture
Principles of Design
Know the definitions of the following:
• Contrast
• Emphasis
• Balance
◦ Symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial
• Proportion
• Rhythm