Composition

What does composition mean?

• Organise and structure the parts into hierarchy

• Make things beautiful

• Bring things together

• Add colour.

Which words are related to composition?

• balance

• hierarchy

• texture

• unity

What is reading gravity?

• The direction we read up and across the page

• The direction we read across and down a page

Traditionally, where is the most important area on a page?

• Top right

• Top left

• Bottom left

• Bottom right.

What is a silhouette?

• The negative space around a character

• The outline of a character or figure

• The weapon a character holds

• A type of drawing method.

Why do we limit the number of colors used in a design?

• It helps make the character look better.

• It helps us emphasize the shapes

• It makes it easier to remember

• It helps tell the story.

What is a trend and why is it important to go against them?

• Trends are popular things we should always follow.

• Trends are popular things we should ignore.

• Trends are popular things we should question and always go against.

• Trends are popular things we should question and sometimes go against.

How would you help Rachel to improve her layout?

Answer explanation

Here is a more composed layout. There is a clear hierarchy. Elements are aligned. Reading gravity is thought of. What do you think? Does it look better?

If we take info from the internet, then we must

• write it in the title

• tell the teacher

• add a citation

• do nothing.

Answer explanation

Add the name of the book, or URL ( eg www.artisbest.com

Is this an open or closed composition?

Answer explanation

Open compositions are more random and not strictly aligned in a grid. Closed compositions are aligned in grids or columns and have more structure or boundaries.