1. Know them, use them, love them
Elements of Design
Know them, use them, love them
The Abbreviated Version
By Mr. Bignell

2. Size
Size is the relationship of one form or shape with another around it.
Shapes can be proportionate to their surroundings or not.
Size can also be illusionary or real

3. Texture
Texture: refers to the physical surface of an object which can be implied or real
Real Texture: is the actual feeling of a surface
Implied Texture is the illusionary feeling of a texture. ie. The bark of a tree can appear rough in a painting or photograph, even though the actual image is smooth.

4. Real or Implied Texture?
Trick Question!
Since you’re looking at a powerpoint,
all of these images are implied texture!

5. Space
Space can refer to the three-dimensionality of a sculpture and architecture, or the sense of depth in a two-dimensional artwork
Positive Space is an object or shape itself
Negative Space refers to the area surrounding the object or shape.

6. The Illusion of Depth
2D works can create space with an illusion of depth which is achieved by:
Position where an object is located (higher objects appear further away)
Overlapping objects appear infront of one another
Size Variations: images get smaller and recede into the distance
Colour & Value: objects decrease in intensity and value as they move back.
Herringbone Perspective: Lines zig-zag as they approach a vanishing point
Linear Perspective: Mathematically calculating size and proportions based on common vanishing points.

7. YOU’RE FINISHED!
Now that you’re all experts with the Elements of Design, I expect that you’ll be using them and be able to talk about them when discussing your own work.
(& stay tuned because we’ll be focusing on the Principles of Design throughout this course)