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Design Elements

The elements of design form the building blocks of any creation of art. Every artist will have slightly different list. In this course, we will consider the following:

Point

Line

Direction

Shape or Form

Color

Value

Texture and Pattern

Movement
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Design Principles

The design principles are a guide for combining the design elements into a meaningful and cohesive composition. In this course, we will consider the following:

• Balance
• Repetition and Rhythm
• Proportion
• Contrast
• Emphasis
• Unity