Slater Lochiel Flashcards
component
each of the elements placed within a composition: headline, sub headline, captions, copy, byline, photos, typography, banners, images,links
composition
the way in which components of a sign are visually combined and arranged to create a final product
concept
abstract elements of themes, connotation,message and style
alignment
the lining up of components with each other base on the edges or guides within a composition
flow
guides a viewer through a composition by the placement of composition
direction
the management of the movement of components within a composition
placement
the position of items on a spread. Placement of elements within a phrase/spread determines the spatial relationship between elements and determines their relevance and significance
harmony
visual harmony means agreement between elements and is a key component to developing the theme and visual appearance in a composition
unity
the feeling of harmony between components of a composition, creating a sense of completeness
balance
the distribution of the components of a composition giving it a stable feel or appearance. It may be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radical
proportion
the relative size and scale of components of a composition that create a feeling of unity; the relative size of all components to the whole composition
scale
the relative size of one component to another
grouping
elements that are unified as a whole based on proximity,similarity ,continuation or alignment
poximity
the grouping of objects based on their closeness to one another
rhythm
the repetition or alternation of components within a composition
division
the use of white or negative space to separate or distinguish components in a composition
contrast
differences in color,shape,location or relationship that compares/creates differences in a composition
emphasis
a component that stands out in a composition an draws a viewers attention
value
the measure of lightness and darkness in composition
spatial relationships
the relationship of all components with a composition and their position within space