| Elements and Principles Challenge Checklist |
Does it all work????? |
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| ELEMENTS - the most visible and basic components |
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| PRINCIPLES - the cause and effect which can be repeated and is dependable - using the elements to produce a visual effect |
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| TECHNIQUE - a way of performing a specific task - a skill or abilty - efficient achievement |
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| GOAL - fluid and flexible - make the result appear effortless, 10,000 units of PRACTICE |
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| TRUMPED BY - EMOTION, INTENTION, FEELING, SUBJECT MATTER |
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| COMPOSITIONAL STYLES - Classic Design Formats - geometric, organic, space (universe), narrative, illustrative, advertising |
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| horizontal (strata), vertical, diagonal (path, meander), "s" or any other letter form, grid, cruciform, icon, compression, radiating |
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| Avoid these >>>>>>>>>> |
Weak / timid |
Same Same |
Disharmony |
"cluttered attic" |
Boring |
| Work for These >>>>>>> |
Powerful / DYNAMIC |
Emphasis / Dominance |
Harmony / Balance |
Unity / Repetition / Variation |
Opposition / Contrast |
| Color Light |
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| Lines Marks Edges |
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| Shape 2D Where a Line crosses or encloses |
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| Value / Relationships Light and dark Gradations |
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| Texture Tactile or visual |
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| Is there Mystery? Something Unexplained? Intriguing? Space / depth? |
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