Elements and Principles of Design (ACC)

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A visible path of a moving point

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Line

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Three-dimensional. Has height, width and depth.

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Form

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Tactile qualities of a surface - the way objects actually feel or the way they look like they would feel.

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Texture

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Produced by the way an object reflect or emits light. Most dominant element. Has three properties; hue, value, and intensity.

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Color

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Line, form, shape, texture, space, value, color

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Elements of Design

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Balance, proportion, variety, movement/rhythm, emphasis, unity, contrast.

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Principles of Design

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Distribution of visual weight in a composition.

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Balance

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Used to make certain parts of an artwork standout. It creates a center of interest or focal point.

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Emphasis

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The movement or action of a composition, usually achieved through repetition of lines, shapes, colors and more.

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Rhythm

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Arrangement of opposite elements and effects.

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Contrast