visual language features Flashcards
comprehending (18 cards)
composistion
The way in which something is put togeher or arranged, the placement or arrangement of the visual elemetns (things you can see), such as figures, trees.
body language
Conscious and unconscious movement and postures by which attitudes and feelings are communicated
Position
Where objects and people are placed within an image can make them seem more or less important
facial expression
a form of non verbal communication such as a simile, a quivering lip or a frown, this can tell how someone is feeling about a particular issue or situation
Colour
different colours can make you feel different emotions- eg- yellow makes you feel happy
costume
clothing can suggest much about a character or person within an image
symbolism
a physical object or phenomenon- to represent something more abstract
gaze of demand
this gaze looks straight at us, if the person is looking confiently and directly at us, we may feel confronted by the person in the image, if a persons body language suggests vulnerability/ a plea for help they may look at us but cover themselves in shame, or try to protect themselves from our gaze
gaze of offer
if someone is gazing out of the frame, it may suggest that they are deep in thougt, disinterested in what is happening within the image and perhaps preoccupied with something we cannot see as a viewer
written codes
actual words within the image, consider font, positioning, colour as well as the actual words themselves, are the words humorous, rhetorical, informative etc, are connotative words used, are words with emotional appeal used
juxtaposistion
an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast
context
the circumstances in which an event occurs
salient point
focal point, to what point in the image is your attention drawn to
omissions
what has been deliberately left out
rule of thirds
a compositional guideline used in visual arts, including photography, film, and design, to create more engaging and balanced images
leading lines
lines that guide the viewer’s eye through an image, drawing attention to a specific point or area.
camera angle
the position of the camera in relation to the subject being filmed or photographed. Different camera angles, such as high angle, low angle, eye-level, and Dutch angle, can create different effects and convey specific meanings or emotions.
contrast
the deliberate placement of contrasting elements to create visual interest, emphasis, or meaning. This can involve differences in color, size, shape, texture, or other visual attributes
