1. Elements and Principles of Design

2. What is the difference between the Elements and Principles of Design?

3. The elements of design are the “building blocks” of an art work The principles of design are the “blue print” by which they are arranged

4. Elements Line Color Shape Form Value Texture Space Principles Unity/Harmony Contrast Scale and proportion Balance Rhythm/pattern and movement Emphasis/focal point

5. Line The path of a point through space Lines have – Weight – Direction – Speed/time

6. Color Color is the reflection of light off a surface – Black and white are not colors (neutrals) Black + color = shade White + color = tint Gray + color = tone

7. Shape A two dimensional figure bound by lines or color – Organic – Geometric Shapes can delineate masculinity or femininity