General Vocab
Visual Elements
Composition
Remind Me Again?
100

the message(s) about the subjects, content and topics conveyed in the photo.

What is Theme

100

 Objects, shapes, lines etc. that repeat and create a pattern.

What is Repetition?

100

The outline of an object or shape.

What is Contour?

100

Juxtaposition

What is placing two objects, places, people, images or ideas near each other for the purpose of comparison, usually to emphasize differences and to make a point

200

Define Intention

What is the reason why the photographer made the image

200

Focus

What is an area that appears clear and sharp (in contrast to areas that are blurred or in the shadows).

200

Define Contrast

What is the visual difference between light and dark, varying textures, sizes, and so on.

200

The images, objects, animals, activities, events, places, people, traits, emotions associated with a word

What is Connotation?

300

Define Abstract

 What is an image or picture emphasizing shapes, lines or details rather than recognizable objects.

300

The quality of light

What is Value?

300

Distributes visual elements unevenly.

What is Asymmetrical Balance?

300

A version of metaphor that extends over the course of multiple lines, paragraphs, or stanzas of prose or poetry.

What is Extended Metaphor?

400

Captures an image of a scene in a straight- forward way without using distortion or unusual angles.

What is Direct Approach

400

Can be both positive (areas that attract most attention) and negative (the emptier areas).

What is Space?

400

High, Low, Titled, Eye Level

What is Camera Angle?

500

A point of view that attempts to limit personal bias, considering all information with equal regard and fairness.

What is Objective?

500

 If you could touch an image, what would it feel like?

What is Texture?

500

The arrangement or structuring of formal elements that make up an image

What is Composition?