Color Theory
Orange, Purple, Green
Secondary Colors
the surface quality or feel of an object
Texture
Using differences (color, size, shape) to create visual interest and highlight elements
Contrast
Refers to any type of animation coming out of Japan
Anime
the traditional Japanese art of paper folding
Origami
Colors that are opposite of each other on the color wheel
Complementary Colors
A three-dimensional object with height, width, and depth (e.g., cubes, spheres, or implied 3D shapes in 2D art)
Form
Using different elements to add interest and avoid monotony
Variety
the frequency at which consecutive images are displayed in animation, commonly referred to as FPS.
Frame Rate, Frames Per Second, Frame Speed
the art and practice of visual communication, commonly used in advertising
Graphic Design
A group of colors that are directly next to each other on the color wheel
Analogous Colors
The degree of lightness or darkness in a color
Value
repetition of lines, shapes, colors, or forms in a predictable sequence to create rhythm, unity, and visual interest in a design
Pattern
a popular image format known for creating short, looping, soundless animations, essentially mini-videos
.GIF
a genre of art depicting inanimate objects like fruit, flowers, or household items
Still Life
A type of color created by mixing opposite colors together
Neutral
commonly used to evoke emotions and can be described using temperature
Color
Making one part of the design stand out to draw the viewer's attention
Emphasis
Shows how objects change shape to express weight and flexibility
Squash & Stretch
the art and technique of arranging letters, numbers, and symbols to make written content legible, readable, and visually appealing
Typography
A combination of 2 or more colors used to create a feeling or effect in a work of art.
Color Scheme
The Foreground, Middle ground, and Background, work together to create this.
Space
making all elements in a design feel like they belong together as a single, complete unit, rather than random parts
Refers to animating any object by taking pictures of them in slightly altered positions including puppet work and claymation
Stop Motion
An artistic technique using converging lines to create the illusion of depth and space on a flat surface, making objects appear smaller and farther away
Linear Perspective