Letter: M and Font: Matura MT Script Capitals
Definitions of the Elements of Design.
1. Direction is the matter in which the viewer is being directed throughout the composition. It can demonstrate stability, balance or movement depending on the direction of the line. In the above image all the lines are oblique which demonstrate movement or action throughout the design.
2. Line is a visual element of length. Line defines the position and direction of the design and can define shape, convey mood, feeling and define space. It is a series of adjacent point, a connection between points or a point in motion.
3. Shape is the form around a design. It creates negative and positive space.When I was first getting started I tried to pull out the shapes I saw within the letter (think geometric forms), rather than look at the letter for what it is. I believe that the image in the upper right hand corner clearly depicts the positive and negative space (the difference between space and substance) within the composition.
4. Size is basically related items that refer to size (big or small).
5. Value is basically the artistic term for dark and light. It is a measure of relative lightness or darkness of a color or tone of gray. Color is a property of light. It is the way an object absorbs or reflects light.
6. Texture refers to the surface quality of an object that appeal to touch or tactile sense. Pattern is the repetition of visual elements. Pattern is clearly shown in the bottom two designs by repetition.
I loved your finals in class. I wish I had saw them earlier. I got new ideas on mine that I could of done.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I too got a couple new ideas after seeing everyone's final designs on the wall =]
ReplyDeletea great choice of letter and you did a good job moving from curves to angles
ReplyDeleteDesigns 1 line – 2 very different solutions to the problem
Design 2 pattern – the top has a great sense of depth
Design 3 shape – great use of negative space again very curvy yet angular which really encompasses the principles of design.
Design 4 size – I think both of these work really well the framing of the m emphasizes the size. The 2nd almost feels line it cant fit yet it is big enough to fit.
Design 5 value - there is no grey area. Just black and white
Design 6 direction – excellent job . The first has an angular jumping movement **** that moves across the page while the bottom stops back on itself.
I love what you did for the Texture! they are beautiful, along with the rest!
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