Element s& Principles of Design .

1. Element s& Principles of Design. By: Dalton

2. Line Definition-Line can be considered in two ways. The linear marks made with a pen or brush or the edge created when two shapes meet. • Explanation-it can create the outside of the design, can create direction, can create structure or other basic design.

3. Tone Definition-Value, or tone, refers to the use of light and dark, shade and highlight, in an artwork. • Explanation- it is the shaded parts and the 3d looking parts or when you see a design with lighter or darker colour to it.

4. Colour • Explanation-this element gives color to photos. It make the designs look better and it sometimes can help you define what it is. Definition-Between the three primaries are the secondary colors (Green, Orange and Violet) which are mixtures of the two primaries they sit between.

5. Texture • Definition-Texture is defined as the surface characteristics of a material that can be experienced through the sense of touch or the illusion of touch. Explanation-it give it the realistic look to a design or picture.

6. Shape • Definition-It is the shape of the design shape is what it looks like and what the lines make up. Explanation-A shape is a self contained defined area of geometric or organic form.

7. Form • Definition- form is the three-dimensional counterpart to shape. Shape is to form as a square is to a cube. Explanation-Form is the three-dimensional counterpart to shape. Form is the three-dimensional counterpart to shape.

8. Size • Definition-the size of the object or how big it is. Also can make emphasis on a design. Explanations-Size is simply the relationship of the area occupied by one shape to that of another.

9. Space • Explanation-the space inside a design or shape. Also the surface area of any design. Definition- Size is one of the easiest ways to create the illusion of space. A larger image will appear closer than a smaller one.

10. Balance • Explanation-Symmetrical balance is mirror image balance. If you draw a line down the center Definition-it is a symmetrical design.it has balance colors and it looks the exact same on both sides.

11. Contrast • Description-makes 2d and 3d images. Makes it look like it is popping out of the image. Explanation-The major contrast in a painting should be located at the center of interest. Too much contrast scattered throughout a painting can destroy unity and make a work difficult to look at.

12. Emphasis • Definition-it looks more then it is makes it look more presentable. Explanation-Emphasis can be created by contrast. An element in contrast with something else is more easily seen and understood.

13. Proportion • Definition-Putting 2 shapes together to make a attentive focal point. Explanation-making bigger and makes so there is a standing out point.

14. Repetition • Definition-A repetition is a shape that gets repeated in a row. It also is symmetrical and looks exactly the same. Explanation-repetition uses the art elements in planned or random repetitions to enhance surfaces of paintings or sculptures

15. Unity Definition- Unity is the relationship among the elements of a visual that helps all the elements function together Explanation- Unity gives a sense of oneness to a visual image. In other words, the words and the images work together to create meaning.

16. Typography • Typography is, quite simply, the art and technique of arranging type. Your choice of typeface and how you make it work with your layout, grid, colour scheme, design theme and so on will make the difference between a good, bad and great design.