Basic Art Composition Please be ready to take NOTES

Basic Art Composition Composition: In the visual arts - in particular painting, graphic design, photography, animation, and sculpture - composition is the placement or arrangement of visual elements or ingredients in a work of art, as distinct from the subject of a work.visual arts It can also be thought of as the organization of the elements of art according to the principles of art. The term composition means 'putting together,' and can apply to any work of art, from music to writing, that is arranged or put together using conscious thought.elements of artprinciples of art In the visual arts, composition is often used interchangeably with various terms such as design, form, visual ordering, or formal structure, depending on the context. In graphic design and desktop publishing, composition is commonly referred to as page layout.graphic designdesktop publishingpage layout (Where are you placing things?) Definition Source -

BASIC ART_ COMPOSITION.  1. No background at all makes for a complete focus of attention on the subject. Notice how the other rules of composition still apply here as the orange flowers falls on the rule of thirds line.

 2.Background SIMPLIFIED  The aperture was adjusted to let in maximum amount of light at a setting of around f 2 in this photo. The result is loss of sharpness in the background which we call background simplified.  It’s a contrast on focus (subject) vs. OUT-of-focus (background). Notice the lack of focus or sharpness in the background.  2.Background SIMPLIFIED  The aperture was adjusted to let in maximum amount of light at a setting of around f 2 in this photo. The result is loss of sharpness in the background which we call background simplified.  It’s a contrast on focus (subject) vs. OUT-of-focus (background). Notice the lack of focus or sharpness in the background. BASIC ART_ COMPOSITION.

 3.Background Included  (photography) With the aperture set to let in a minimal amount of light at f 16 the focus gets sharper and the background becomes clear. When the objects in the background ADD to the story of your subject.  3.Background Included  (photography) With the aperture set to let in a minimal amount of light at f 16 the focus gets sharper and the background becomes clear. When the objects in the background ADD to the story of your subject. BASIC ART_ COMPOSITION.

4.Rule of Thirds  The frame looks best when divided into thirds - here a line one thirds in from the left leads us to the center of interest in this photo.  Teacher Demo on Vertical Thirds, Horizontal Thirds, and the 4 Magic Intersections. (7-10 mins) Take Notes 4.Rule of Thirds  The frame looks best when divided into thirds - here a line one thirds in from the left leads us to the center of interest in this photo.  Teacher Demo on Vertical Thirds, Horizontal Thirds, and the 4 Magic Intersections. (7-10 mins) Take Notes BASIC ART_ COMPOSITION.

More examples of Rules of Thirds (Vertical) BASIC ART_ COMPOSITION.

More examples of Rules of Thirds (Intersections) BASIC ART_ COMPOSITION.

More examples of Rules of Thirds BASIC ART_ COMPOSITION.

5.Leading Lines  Objects (lines, strips, benches, lockers, etc.) in the “composition” that draws the viewer INTO an area of the artwork and perhaps to the center of interest.  In art, Leading Lines are lines that guide your eye through the painting or photograph. (wikipedia) 5.Leading Lines  Objects (lines, strips, benches, lockers, etc.) in the “composition” that draws the viewer INTO an area of the artwork and perhaps to the center of interest.  In art, Leading Lines are lines that guide your eye through the painting or photograph. (wikipedia) BASIC ART_ COMPOSITION.

More examples of Leading Lines Leading Lines One- Point Perspective -Vanishing Point -Horizon Line -Guide lines Two –Point Perspective Aerial Perspective Etc. BASIC ART_ COMPOSITION.

More examples of Leading Lines  One-Point Perspective More examples of Leading Lines  One-Point Perspective BASIC ART_ COMPOSITION.

More examples of Leading Lines  One-Point Perspective More examples of Leading Lines  One-Point Perspective

BASIC ART_ COMPOSITION. More examples of Leading Lines  One-Point Perspective More examples of Leading Lines  One-Point Perspective

6.FRAME (border)  Defined as some object in the FOREGROUND that surrounds or frames the center of interest. This can be a door, a tree, stripes, geometric shapes, etc. It adds depth to an artwork/ photo. 6.FRAME (border)  Defined as some object in the FOREGROUND that surrounds or frames the center of interest. This can be a door, a tree, stripes, geometric shapes, etc. It adds depth to an artwork/ photo. BASIC ART_ COMPOSITION.

More examples of “Framing” BASIC ART_ COMPOSITION.

7.Strong Center of Interest / Dead Center  The emphasis is on Supergirl's laser eyes and flowing hair that draws your eye to the center.  In the Spiderman cover, the viewer’s eye is focused on the on-coming fight ; using frame (out of focus foreground) to add depth with the title of the magazine, caption, and background. Everything is emphasizing the battle! 7.Strong Center of Interest / Dead Center  The emphasis is on Supergirl's laser eyes and flowing hair that draws your eye to the center.  In the Spiderman cover, the viewer’s eye is focused on the on-coming fight ; using frame (out of focus foreground) to add depth with the title of the magazine, caption, and background. Everything is emphasizing the battle! BASIC ART_ COMPOSITION.

Strong Center of Interest / Dead Center Strong Center of Interest / Dead Center BASIC ART_ COMPOSITION.

Strong Center of Interest / Dead Center Strong Center of Interest / Dead Center BASIC ART_ COMPOSITION.

 Students in class will look through magazines/ draw to find/ create examples of each of the listed composition rules.  These rules reinforce what has been seen in the media and what has been/ will be assigned in art projects.  The more artwork/ photographs a student looks at … the better they will develop your sense of quality and composition.  Students in class will look through magazines/ draw to find/ create examples of each of the listed composition rules.  These rules reinforce what has been seen in the media and what has been/ will be assigned in art projects.  The more artwork/ photographs a student looks at … the better they will develop your sense of quality and composition.

Due in 3 school days. Good Luck! Due in 3 school days. Good Luck! BASIC ART_ COMPOSITION.