VISUAL ELEMENTS Flashcards
line
a mark created that connects at least two points. These marks can suggest other elements and concepts of the visual form. The various types of lines including straight, curves, continuous, broken, tapering and thickening all
change the qualities and impressions of the lines. This includes horizontal, vertical, combinations, diagonals and curved lines.
texture
the sense of feeling or touch created by the use of colour, lines and shapes in visual representations. Textures are described on either a textured-smooth continuum or are classified into subcategories according to texture spectrum. This includes two-dimensional textures and surface textures.
shape
the creation of abstract or recognisable forms in two-dimensional space using a combination of colours and lines. The conventions used in the creation of shapes also add to the meanings associated with the use of shapes. This includes form, geometric shapes and organic shapes.
colour
the selection of particular combinations of colours from the use of primary, secondary and tertiary colours, the use of complimentary colours, warm and cool colour patterns and particular emotional associations with colour combinations. This includes the palette of colours used and associations formed in the mind of an audience. This includes hues, value and intensity
space
this includes both the use of the space in a performance for design elements including the placement of key objects. This includes the use of positive space (where important objects are placed) in relation to negative
space (the portion of space outside of the important objects) and effect of that balance.
value/tone
the use of light and dark, shadow and white in the design. Tone and value creates a sense of contrast as well as highlighting important elements in a design.
3D form
creating a sense of dimensionality or depth in a design that includes perceptions of distance, scale and connection.
