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Unity is created through the repetition or limiting the use of design elements.
Unity is created through the repetition or limiting the use of design elements.


There are two types of unity: Dominant and Suboardent.
There are two types of unity: Dominant and Subordinate.
     - Dominant Unity is the group of elements repeated less
     - Dominant Unity is the group of elements repeated less
     - Subordanant Unity is the group of elements that is repeated more.
     - Subordinate Unity is the group of elements that is repeated more.




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'''Emphasis'''
'''Emphasis'''


Emphasis is contrast that clearifies.
Emphasis is contrast that clarifies.




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Movement is visual arrangements that create visual pathways.
Movement is visual arrangements that create visual pathways.
Movement is created through repetition or the use of line.
Movement is created through repetition or the use of lines.




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Balance is the equalization of elements.
Balance is the equalization of elements.
     - Symetrical Balence has equal weights and equal distance from the center.
     - Symmetrical Balance has equal weights and equal distance from the center.
     - Asymetrical Balance has unequal weights with the larger weight closer to the center.
     - Asymmetrical Balance has unequal weights with the larger weight closer to the center.
     - Radial Balance has design elements radiating from a point.
     - Radial Balance has design elements radiating from a point.
     - Intuitive Balance elements spread uniformally through a space.
     - Intuitive Balance elements spread uniformly through a space.




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'''Assignment 1:'''
'''Assignment 1:'''


Create a compositon for each of the Design Principles listed above, utilizing the design elements.
Create a composition for each of the Design Principles listed above, utilizing the design elements.


('''Example:''' Creating  a composition using the ''design principle'' rhythm, by using line (''a design element'').
('''Example:''' Creating  a composition using the ''design principle'' rhythm, by using line (''a design element'').

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The Elements of Design:

The Elements of Design are the basic building blocks of any design or composition.

The Elements of Design include:

   - Line
   - Shape
   - Form
   - Space
   - Value
   - Color
   - Texture


The Principles of Design:

The Principles of Design are guidlines for organization.

The Principles of Design include:

   - Rhythm
   - Unity (harmony)
   - Economy (deletion)
   - Repetition
   - Similarity
   - Concentration
   - Radiation
   - Gradation
   - Anomaly
   - Proximity
   - Texture (pattern)
   - Closure
   - Direction


Unity

Unity(harmony) is the similarity between the design elements. It's function is to create organization between design elements. The weakness of unity is that it is boring and monotanous. Unity is created through the repetition or limiting the use of design elements.

There are two types of unity: Dominant and Subordinate.

   - Dominant Unity is the group of elements repeated less
   - Subordinate Unity is the group of elements that is repeated more.


Contrast

Contrast on the other hand is the differences between the design elements. The function of contrast is to create visual interest. Contrast is creative through how it is a break in Repetition.


Emphasis

Emphasis is contrast that clarifies.


Focal Point

Is an area of extreme contrast.


Movement

Movement is visual arrangements that create visual pathways. Movement is created through repetition or the use of lines.


Format

Format is the space in which a composition is created.


Balance

Balance is the equalization of elements.

   - Symmetrical Balance has equal weights and equal distance from the center.
   - Asymmetrical Balance has unequal weights with the larger weight closer to the center.
   - Radial Balance has design elements radiating from a point.
   - Intuitive Balance elements spread uniformly through a space.


Assignment 1:

Create a composition for each of the Design Principles listed above, utilizing the design elements.

(Example: Creating a composition using the design principle rhythm, by using line (a design element).