Understanding Composition

Creating Meaningful Compositions

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Good Composition - Tells a story about a subject.

- An emotional and visual entry point into a scene.

- Opportunity to use ones artistic vision.

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Why it works: • Contrast (silhouette) • Human Figure • Leading lines • Motion • Framing

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Why it works: • Leading lines • Symmetry • Contrast • Shapes • Framing

• Rule of thirds • Lines • Patterns • Shapes • Filling the frame • Frame within Frame

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Leadinglines

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One-Point Perspective

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Leadinglines

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Pattern

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Pattern

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Shapes

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Shapes & Patterns

Shapes/Patterns

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Triangles

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Balance

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Filling The Frame

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Frames within frames

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Assignment #1: Composition DUE DATE: Tuesday Aug 4 @

11:59PM Shoot examples of the following visual principles. Shoot only

new pix for this assignment. At least 3 pictures per principle. 1. Rule of thirds (must use a person in the shot) 2. Leading Lines 3. Patterns 4. Shapes 5. Filling the frame (person or object) 6. Frame within Frame 7. Balance (use your best judgement)

DO NOT use previously taken images!