Elements & Principles of Design:

Asymmetrical Balance

Bird’s Eye View

Curved Lines

Diagonal Lines

Emphasis

Framing

Horizon Line

Horizontal Lines

Leading Lines

Movement/Rhythm

Pattern/Repetition

Proportion/Scale

Rule of Thirds

Simplicity

Symmetrical Balance

Texture

Unity

Variety

Vertical Lines

Worm’s Eye View

Image	E/P of Design	Rational
	Framing	Directs viewer's attention to what is important using objects or elements existing in the scene
	Repetition and pattern	The repeated consistency of an element in a work.
	Birds eye view	View from above looking down.
	Rule of thirds	Taking a image and breaking it into three vertical boxes and three horizontal boxes
	Symmetrical balance	One side balances or mirrors the other (separated by a vertical line)
	Vertical Lines	lines that run north and south. Grandness and spirituality
	Unity	All elements of a piece work together to produce a balanced, harmonious, complete whole
	Asymmetrical Balance	All elements work together and produces a balanced artwork; complete whole
	Leading lines	Lines that lead the eye to other points in the image (or out of the image).
	Horizontal Lines	Lines that run east and west. Rest, calmness, tranquility
	Diagonal Lines	Lines that run in a slanted direction. Movement and direction
	Proportion and scale	The relative size of one object in relation to another.
	Texture	The appearance and feel of a surface
	Curved lines	Lines that deviate from straightness in a smooth, continuous fashion. Comfort, safety, familiarity, relaxation
	Movement/ Rhythm	Shows action and the path of the viewer's eyes through the artwork
	Worms eye view	View from below looking up
	Emphasis	attracts attention
	Variety	Differences in elements and principles of design that give in interest to a composition.
	Simplicity	Singling out an item(s) from their surroundings.
	Horizon Line	Emphasizing the sky or ground based on the placement of horizontal line where ground meets sky