Task 1B

Principles of Design in Visual Media

Balance

Picture on the top leftPicture on the bottom left

This picture represents balance because it cuts horizontally down the image. Both sides are reflecting one another but they balance each other out by having the other half of the same image on either side.

This picture represents balance by reflecting the mountains in the water. It shows that there is balance because even though the water is reflecting land its natural element is water.

Contrast

Picture on the left

The photo on the left represents contrast because of the many different shades, in different areas, to make the main piece stand out.

Picture on the right

The photo on the right represents contrast because it shows the dept in the leaves and gives them detail.

Movement and Rythm

PICTURE ON THE LEFT

PICTURE ON THE RIGHT

THIS PICTURE REPRESENTS MOVEMENT BECAUSE THE FOOT PRINTS IN THE SAND LEAD TO ONE DIRECTION AND MAKE YOUR EYES FOLLOW THEM TO SEE WHERE THEY UND UP.

THIS PICTURE REPRESENTS MOVEMENT/RHYTHM BECAUSE IT FOLLOWS THROUGH WITH EVERY ACTION THE DIVER MAKES.

Unity/Harmony

Picture on the left Picture on the right

This picture represents unity/harmony because of the two completely different elements moving at the same rhythm, joining into one another.

This picture shows unity/harmony because of the joining hands in the middle of the two shaded characters, who have opposite shades of color for each layer.

Emphasis/Dominance

PICTURE TO THE LEFT PICTURE ON THE RIGHT

This picture represents Emphasis/Dominance because of the bold use of color in the middle of the image. It is also only in one major area of this picture.

This picture shows Emphasis/Dominance because it is in the middle of the photograph and it’s the only thing that has color in the image, so it stands out very well.

Repetition and Pattern

This picture is a perfect example of repetition because of the multiple rows of apples that look exactly alike.

This image has patterns in the colors it shows and also repetition by using a color more than once.

Picture on the left Picture on the right.

Proportion/Scale

Picture on the left Picture on the right

This picture represents proportion/scale because of the size of the ladybug compared to the bath plug.

This picture represents proportion/scale because of the switch in sizes. Usually the gorilla would be bigger than the boy but in this case the show they show a huge part of proportion by doing the opposite.

VARIETY

Picture on left Picture on right

This picture shows variety because you wouldn’t usually find a giant spoon and cherry in the middle of a park.

This picture shows variety because of the multiple pictures and colors it has in only one image.