This principle makes an artwork feel equal in visual weight.
What is Balance
This element is the lightness or darkness of a color.
What is Value
The size(or amount) of an element in relation to others.
What is proportion?
A lens with an extremely large focal length and a narrow angle of view.
What is a telephoto lens?
This principle show the amount of difference between elements.
What is Contrast?
This element refers to 3D objects
What is Form?
This principle of composition is when things are exactly the same on both sides of an artwork.
What is Symmetrical Balance
A lens that causes a lot of distortion around the edges of the image.
What is a fisheye lens?
This principle shows oneness. It makes the work feel complete.
What is Unity
This element is two dimensional and is made when a line meets itself and closes.
What is Shape
This principle of design creates a feeling similar to dance or music by using repeating elements ( lines, textures etc...)
What is rhythm/movement?
A lens that is thicker in the middle and gathers light together.
What is a convex lens?
This principle grabs your attention and makes you look at a specific area of the artwork.
What is Emphasis
This type of shape is man made and has rules.
What is Geometric
Having lots of different elements together to create visual interest.
What is Variety?
The distance between the lens and the sensor. Affects zoom.
What is focal length?
The area surrounding an object, 2 types positive & negative (shows the illusion of depth).
What is space
This principle makes your eye follow a path through the artwork.
What is Movement
This type of shape is found in nature and can appear wavy or irregular.
What is Organic
Repetition of the elements.
What is pattern?
This refers to the object of focus in an artwork. What it is about.
What is the subject?