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 The design principles are guidelines to assist in organizing the elements into a composition.

 Balance  Contrast  Movement  Emphasis  Pattern  Repetition  Rhythm  Scale and Proportion  Unity  Variety

 The appearance of evenness in a design. There are two different types of balance:

Symmetrical Balance  When divided in two, both halves of a design match or are very similar. Asymmetrical Balance Both sides of a design do not match, but are still visually balanced.

 The use of the design element value. A range of black and white.

 The path of the viewer’s eye as it is directed over the surface of a design. The artist controls movement through the placement of elements, especially line.

 Attention is drawn to one or more parts of the design. The artist may create a focal or use contrast to create emphasis.

 The systematic repetition of elements. Stripes and checkered are examples of

 When two or more design elements are repeated.

 What is being repeated in this image?

 The repetition of elements that create a visual “beat”.  Ex: big, small, big, small, big, small

 Scale refers to an objects size in relation to normal.

 Proportion refers to size of parts of objects in relation to the whole.

 A sense that the parts belong together, making a coherent whole.

 Variation of elements within a design.  Variety provides interest.