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<p>221.136.72.49: </p> <hr /> <div>{{uncat}}<br /> '''The Elements of Design:'''<br /> <br /> The Elements of Design are the basic building blocks of any design or composition.<br /> <br /> The Elements of Design include:<br /> - Line<br /> - Shape<br /> - Form<br /> - Space<br /> - Value<br /> - Color<br /> - Texture<br /> <br /> <br /> '''The Principles of Design:'''<br /> <br /> The Principles of Design are guidlines for organization.<br /> <br /> The Principles of Design include:<br /> - Rhythm<br /> - Unity (harmony)<br /> - Economy (deletion)<br /> - Repetition<br /> - Similarity<br /> - Concentration<br /> - Radiation<br /> - Gradation<br /> - Anomaly<br /> - Proximity<br /> - Texture (pattern)<br /> - Closure<br /> - Direction<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Unity'''<br /> <br /> Unity(harmony) is the similarity between the design elements.<br /> It's function is to create organization between design elements.<br /> The weakness of unity is that it is boring and monotanous.<br /> Unity is created through the repetition or limiting the use of design elements.<br /> <br /> There are two types of unity: Dominant and Subordinate.<br /> - Dominant Unity is the group of elements repeated less<br /> - Subordinate Unity is the group of elements that is repeated more.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Contrast'''<br /> <br /> Contrast on the other hand is the differences between the design elements.<br /> The function of contrast is to create visual interest.<br /> Contrast is creative through how it is a break in Repetition.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Emphasis'''<br /> <br /> Emphasis is contrast that clarifies.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Focal Point'''<br /> <br /> Is an area of extreme contrast.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Movement'''<br /> <br /> Movement is visual arrangements that create visual pathways.<br /> Movement is created through repetition or the use of lines.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Format'''<br /> <br /> Format is the space in which a composition is created.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Balance'''<br /> <br /> Balance is the equalization of elements.<br /> - Symmetrical Balance has equal weights and equal distance from the center.<br /> - Asymmetrical Balance has unequal weights with the larger weight closer to the center.<br /> - Radial Balance has design elements radiating from a point.<br /> - Intuitive Balance elements spread uniformly through a space.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''Assignment 1:'''<br /> <br /> Create a composition for each of the Design Principles listed above, utilizing the design elements.<br /> <br /> ('''Example:''' Creating a composition using the ''design principle'' rhythm, by using line (''a design element'').</div>

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