Elements and Principles of Design

Which of these examples are the ELEMENTS of Design?

• Dot, Line, Shape, Form, Color, Tone, Texture, Text

• Emphasis, Contrast, White Space, Movement, Repetition, Balance, Alignment

Draw an example of different types of lines.

Which image shows more contrast?

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Why are color choices important?

• They can add emphasis and contrast

• They can be distracting

• They draw your attention to something

• They can make you feel different emotions

• They're not

Describe this texture with one or two words.

Draw an example of a shape.

What ELEMENTS of design are these colors showing?

• Tone and color

• Texture and text

Which of these examples are the PRINCIPLES of Design?

• Dot, Line, Shape, Form, Color, Tone, Texture, Text

• Emphasis, Contrast, White Space, Movement, Repetition, Balance, Alignment

What PRINCIPLES of design does this image show?

• Movement, contrast

• Color, line

What PRINCIPLE of design does this image represent?

• Color

• White space

• Repetition