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Principles of Design
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Art/Design
12th Grade
02/01/2013

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Alignment
Definition
relationship of elements in a pattern or grid.
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Balance
Definition
determined by how elements are placed on a page.
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Symmetrical
Definition
elements of the design are centered or evenly divided horizontally and vertically on a page.
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Asymmetrical
Definition
off-center alignment created with an odd or mismatched number of elements.
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Radial
Definition
elements radiate or swirl out from a center point.
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Contrast
Definition
the use of big and small elements, black and white text, squares, and circles.
a. Adds emphasis to important information
b. Adds appeal
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Proximity/Unity
Definition
placing elements near each other to demonstrate their relationship to each other.
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Repetition/Consistency
Definition
repeating some aspect of the design throughout the entire layout.
a. Aids navigation
b. Improves readability
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White Space
Definition
negative or empty space between text and/or graphics.
a. Gives a design breathing room.
b. Smoothes transition between elements.
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Rule of Thirds
Definition
visually dividing the page into thirds vertically and/or horizontally and placing the most important elements within those thirds.
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Optical Center
Definition
the spot that the eye sees when it first encounters a page. It is slightly above and to the right of the mathematical center of the page.
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Z-pattern
Definition
the visual path the eye follows when looking at a printed page.
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Color
Definition
1. can be used to
a. Evoke emotion
i Color themes can be used to set a tone or mood for the publication.
ii Color themes
(a) Calming colors – cool colors (blue, green and violet)
(b) Exciting colors – warm colors (red, orange and yellow)
(c) Neutral colors - beige, ivory, taupe, black, gray, and white
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Lines
Definition
used to organize information, simulate movement, lead the eyes and enhance a design.
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Shapes
Definition
used to enhance a publication.
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Mass
Definition
used to define size, space, and create an impact.
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Texture
Definition
used to convey a “visual” sense of feel.
1. Add or detract attention – make design elements more or less noticeable.
c. Create movement – make some colors stand out while others appear to recede.
d. Lead the eye – lead the reader’s eye to certain elements in the design.
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