Vocabulary List
Proportion
The difference in size or scale between two
or more objects within a design.
Hierarchy
The placement of Type or objects within a
design, to gain the viewers attention to the most important object through to
the least important.
Transparent
The reduction of opacity to an object or
type allowing it to become see through.
Negative Space
The clear area of space around an object
within a design.
Cross hatch
A tonal technique that is created by
placing lines close together at opposing angles.
Adjective List
Vertical
A line that runs up or down in a straight
line with absolutely no angle.
Pigments
A plant or animal based substance used for
colouring or painting.
Monochromatic
The use of on colour.
Collage
A form of art which materials such as
photographs, paper and fabric are arranged in a particular way.
Contrast
The state of being strikingly different
from something else.
Elements and Principles of Design
Elements
Line
An elongated mark that can vary in with and
direction.
Colour
The visual perception of light passing
through an object to the eye. (based on Primary colour Red, Green and Blue)
Texture
Is defined as the surface characteristics
of a material that can be experienced through the sense of touch
Shape
An object where all edges are connected to
on another.
Form
Is a three dimensional figure
Principles
Stability
Unchanged or constant state
Dynamics
The arrangement of elements in a design
giving the sense of movement
Rhythm
The movement through pattern or repetition.
Scale
The size of objects within a design
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