Element Flashcards

(32 cards)

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Six integral components used in the creation of a design:

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Line Color Form and Shape Space Texture Value

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Represents dignity, formality, stability, and strength

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Vertical

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3
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Represents calm, peace, and relaxation

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Horizontal

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4
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Represents freedom, the natural, having the appearance of softness, and creates a soothing feeling or mood

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Curved

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5
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has an immediate and profound effect on a design.

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Color

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6
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Warm Colors

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Red orange yellow

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7
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Cool Colors

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Blue purple greens

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8
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3D)The shape and structure of something as distinguished from its substance or material.

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Form

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9
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2D)The two-dimensional contour that characterizes an object or area.

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Shape

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10
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By incorporating the use of space
in your design, you can enlarge or reduce the
visual space.

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Space

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11
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The surface look or feel of something

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Texture

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12
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– Reflects more light and therefore is a more intense color.

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Smooth surface

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13
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Absorbs more light and therefore appears darker.

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Rough surface

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14
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The relative lightness or darkness of a color

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Value

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15
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Degree of darkness of a color

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Shade

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16
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– A pale or faint variation of a color

17
Q

Seven principles encompass an interesting
design.

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Balance
•Rhythm
•Emphasis •Proportion and scale •Movement •Contrast
•Unity

18
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Parts of the design are equally distributed to create a sense of stability. Both physical and visual balance exist.

19
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THE ELEMENTS WITHIN THE DESIGN ARE IDENTICAL IN RELATION TO A CENTERLINE OR AXIS.

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Symmetrical or formal balance

20
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Parts of the design are not identical but are equal in visual weight.

21
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Design elements radiate outward from the center.

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Radial balance

22
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The top and bottom parts are equal.

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Vertical balance

23
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The parts on the left and right sides are equal.

24
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Repeated use of line, shape, color, texture or pattern

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An element is repeated at the same repetition/interval each time. Micro
Regular rhythm
26
The beats of the element are random or are at irregular intervals.
Random rhythm
27
The repeated element is identical with the exception of one detail increasing or decreasing gradually with each repetition.
Gradated rhytym
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The feature in a design that attracts one’s eye – the focal point • can be achieved through size, placement, shape, color, and/or use of lines
Emphasis
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Comparative relationships between elements in a design with respect to size 3:5 ratio is known as the Golden Mean
Proportion and scale
30
Flow or feeling of actio
Movement
31
Noticeably different
Contrast
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is achieved by the consistent use of lines, color, material, and/or texture within a design.
Unity