English 1201, 2201, 3201 Adapted from K.Jesperson by T. Follett, 2019 Visuals (Artistic) English 1201, 2201, 3201 Adapted from K.Jesperson by T. Follett, 2019

Composition: The placement or arrangement of visual elements or ingredients in a work of art, as distinct from the subject of a work. It can also be thought of as the organization of the elements of art

http://theartofphotography.tv/episodes/subframing-in-visual-composition/

Focal Point – where the eye is drawn in a visual – contrast or an unusual image can create a focal point, as can the rule of thirds.

How to establish focal point

Focal Point

(from Latin perspicere, to see through) in the graphic arts, such as drawing, is an approximate representation, on a flat surface (such as paper), of an image as it is seen by the eye Perspective

perspective

the degree to which elements of a picture are in proportion the degree to which elements of a picture are in proportion. If the elements are balanced, there is harmony. If they are weighted to one side, there is tension. Balance

balance

Imbalance creates tension

(white space): unused space in an illustration (white space): unused space in an illustration. It helps to create contrast with shapes and colours in the illustration, helps to define a focal point (what the eye is drawn to), and makes the viewer question what is missing. Blank Space

Blank space

created by two elements of the visual that are different (black-white, large-small, etc.). Creates emphasis. Contrast

Contrast

lines frame pictures, draw the eye to the focal points and create contrasts. Curved lines suggests softness; angular lines suggest hardness; jagged lines suggest energy. Line

line

Jagged line

often symbols are used to convey complex ideas quickly often symbols are used to convey complex ideas quickly. A skull may mean death, a beaver may stand for Canada, etc. Symbol

Symbol

creates contrast and emphasis (i. e creates contrast and emphasis (i.e. a bright colour on a drab background), can have symbolic meaning (green = nature), and can suggest a mood (black = depressing, scary). Color

Color

words should be analyzed for font (i. e words should be analyzed for font (i.e. is it in a childish form of writing, or is it more sophisticated?) and also for connotation (the positive and negative associations we have with words.)

English Class rules LOTS OF FUN Horror and terror

What is the mood of this image? Explain how the mood is created through the use of any 2 visual elements.

What is the purpose of this image? Explain how the purpose is achieved through the use of any 2 visual elements.

Give this image an appropriate title. Support your title with reference to 2 visual elements.

What might be the message of this famous image? How does it make you feel? What visual elements are predominant here? Marc Chagall, I and the Village

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