The correct use of repetition (not too overbearing, though!), proportion, balance, and emphasis while still creating a unified piece will help form a composition of winners.
What are the principles of design (define each in your own words)?
-Repetition: the use of a similar image/form that repeats itself;this can be aided by bold lines/fonts, color, a particular format, spacial relationships, and design elements
-Proportion/Scale: the size of elements in a design in relation to other forms used; the human body is the most universal standard way to measure proportion
-Balance: the way that heavy and light elements are arranged on the page while still keeping it neat;
- Symmetrical balance: evenly distributed elements
- Asymmetrical balance: larger elements offset the smaller ones
-Emphasis: focus is put on a specific area of a piece rather than the whole thing
-Unity: how the design is pulled together to form one large piece that flows
-Variety: the diversity of a piece
-Rhythm: continuity or organized movement in space and time, allowing the viewer's eye to float through the piece
-Contrast: where two similar items are used differently/look different from one another; the greater the difference, the greater the contrast
Can you believe that we only have six more weeks left of school until winter break?! Wowzers.
No comments:
Post a Comment