Elements of Design, Principles of Design & Image File Formats
Elements of Design, Principles of Design & Image File Formats
C. Image
File Formats
Straight
- Created by
connecting two or Curved
more points
Heavy
- Begins by extending
points towards a
Straight
specific direction
Dotted Dashed
Decoration
- Produced by an
object that reflects
light
Symbolism
- Can be associated
with any other
element
Expression
Communication
- Refers to how large
or small something is
in a document
- Displays what is
important, attracts
attention and helps to
fit the layout together
- Simply a dot
- Establishes a position
and acts as a visual
focus
- Space/Area refers to the
surface that acts as a visual
container, drawing attention
to other visual elements
- The look or feel of a
surface is known as a
texture
Natural
Geometric
Abstract
RHYTHYM
BALANCE &
MOVEMENT
ALIGNMENT
UNITY
CONTRAST PATTERN
EMPHASIS
EMPHASIS
- Distribution off heavy
and light elements in a
design
-Repetition of specific
visual elements such as a
unit of shape or form
RHYTHM