Art & music · Grades 3–8
Art and design: observation and choices · revision card
Name features such as line, shape, contrast, balance, texture and space.
Keep these ideas clear
Describe before judging
Name features such as line, shape, contrast, balance, texture and space.
Meaning depends on context
A visual choice may have different effects depending on audience, culture and surrounding elements.
Two useful examples
A poster places dark text on a pale background. Which feature supports readability?
contrast
contrast
The unfilled area around a shape is often called
negative space
negative space
Explain it without looking
- Create a two-sentence design brief for a readable classroom poster.
Learning preview · teacher review required. Grade bands are approximate, not official curriculum alignment.