unit 3 - photography as design: principles
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Digital Photographya form of design
Elements & PrinciplesThe elements and principles of art and design are the
building blocks artists use to create a work of art.
The Elements are TOOLS – the things we use to make a work of art.
The Principles are RULES – the way we use the elements to make a work of art.
PrinciplesRhythm | Movement | Pattern | Balance | Proportion
Variety | Emphasis | Harmony
Rhythmrepeating movement in a composition
Movement use of elements to guide your eyes – physically makes your
eyes follow elements through the image
Patternthe repetition of elements (shapes, forms, lines etc.)
Balance equalizing the perceived weight/size of elements
Balance equalizing the perceived weight/size of elements
The image to the right is radially balanced – its
symmetry spiraling form a center point.
Proportionthe size of a single element in relation to the whole
Varietydifferences, contrast, opposites and diverse choice
Emphasisthe focal point – the main interest of the image
Harmonyrelation of various elements which compliment one another
UnityUnity is the most important of all the principles – so much
so that for success in unity, the artist must use all of the principles and elements together.
In this class we will discuss Unity in reference to series of photographs. This means that although a collection of ten photos may be different there should be some element or
principle which unifies them.
Unityquality of wholeness or oneness by using all the
elements and principles harmoniously