Ontario K–8 curriculum · Glossary

design (visual arts)

Definition

Design in visual arts is how an artist arranges different parts of their artwork, like shapes and colours, to create an interesting and balanced picture.

design (visual arts) is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.

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