Composition The Art Elements and the Principles of Design
Composition The arrangement of the objects (shapes) Can be symmetrical or asymmetrical Symmetrical- same on both sides Asymmetrical-not the same Can be 2 dimensional or 3 dimensional
Symmetry Symmetrical Asymmetrical
3 Dimensional
Art Elements What the artist or designer arranges. Line Shape Pattern Texture Color Form Value
Line
Shape Geometric Free Form
Texture Surface quality
Pattern Repetition
Color
Form 3-D shape
Value Light and Dark
Principles of Design Rules explaining how to arrange the shapes or objects. Emphasis Contrast Unity Positive and Negative Space Balance Space
Emphasis Focal Point/Center of Interest
Contrast Differences
Unity Repetition
Positive and Negative space
Balance Formal Informal
Johnny Estes LHS Graduate
Todd Reamon LHS Graduate
Jack Boyd LHS Graduate
Hannah Frydman 2008 Graduate
Cody Fotovich 2008 Graduate
Amy Coons 2008 Graduate
Natalie Lesnikowski 2008 Graduate
Jenna Bloom 2012
Caitlin Dodd 2012
Kayla Hoppe 2012
The Assignment Shoot at least 30 pictures Use the guidelines and shoot in Black and White Make sure you have a focal point Subject-The Art Elements Line color Shape/Form Pattern Texture Value