Elements of Design Elements of Design Line ShapeVolume

Elements of Design

Elements of Design �Line �Shape/Volume �Pattern/Texture �Color �Value

LINE �A mark from point A to B • Possesses width and length • Can be interpreted as emotion (happy, free, sad, dancing, nervous) • Vary in weight and character • Implied lines automatically connected by the eye

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Create 5 Examples in Journal �Discuss the differences between them �Describe the line Is it �Heavy? �Light? �Have an emotion? �Width?

Shape �Visually perceived area created by enclosing line or color or value changes and volume Can be: �Abstract: simple natural shapes �Biomorphic: shapes that reference organic forms �Nonobjective: does not reference any object �Curvilinear – curved edges, smooth detail �Rectilinear – straight edges, sharp detail

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5 Examples �Discuss the differences between them �Describe the shape

Pattern/Texture Pattern Order, Variety, Texture Evokes our sense of touch

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5 Examples in Journal �Discuss the differences between them �Is there order or variety? �What kind of texture is created?

Color and Value Hue: the property of light by which the color of an object is classified as red, blue, green, or yellow in reference to the spectrum. Saturation: the degree of chroma or purity of a color; the degree of freedom from admixture with white. Value: degree of lightness or darkness in a color. The relation of light and shade. Tint: mixing a hue with white (high value) Shade: mixing a hue with black (low value) Tone: Hue with black and white (in the middle)

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5 Examples in Journal �Discuss the differences between them �Describe the colors and the differences it can create