Sonia Lopez Flashcards
Component
Each of the elements placed within a composition:headline , subheadline, captions, copy, byline, photos typography, banners, images, links, etc.
Composition
the way in which components of a design are visually combined and arranged to create a final product
Concept
abstract elements of theme, connotation, message and style
Alignment
the lining up of components with each other based on the edges of guides within a composition.
Flow
guides a viewer through a composition by the placement of components
Direction
the management of the movement of components within a composition
Placement
the position of items, placement of items within a page/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 maybe be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial
proportion
the relative size and scale of components of a composition that create a feeling of unity: the relative size of all the components to the whole composition
Scale
the relative size of one component to another
Grouping
elements that are unified as a whole base on proximity, similarity, continuation or alignment
Proximity
the grouping of objects based on their closeness to one another
Rhythm
the repetition or alternation of components within a composition