Composition Match Game

Image	E/P of Design	Rational
	Framing	Directs viewer's attention to what is important using objects or elements existing in the scene
	Repetition/ Pattern	The repeated consistency of an element of work
	Birds Eye View	View looking from above looking down
	Rule of Thirds	Composition of thumb where the whole image is divided into 9 equal parts; compositional elements should be placed along these lines or intersections
	Symmetrical Balance	One side balan balances or the other (separated by vertical lines)
	Vertical Lines	Lines that run north & south -Grandness & Spirituality
	Unity	All elements of a piece work together to produce a balanced, harmonious, complete whole
	Asymmetrical Balance	Different Object balance each other out in the page
	Leading lines	Lines that lead the eye to other points in the image (or out of the image)
	Horizontal Lines	Lines that run east & west -Rest, calmness,
	Movement	Lines that run in a slanted direction -movement & direction
	Proportion/ 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
	Movement/ Rhythm	Shows action and the path of the viewer's eyes through the art wrok
	Worm's eye view	View from below looking up
	Emphasis	Elements in a piece that are given a dominance or attract attention.
	Variety	Differences in elements and principles of design that gives interest to a composition
	Simplicity	Singling out an item(s) from their surrounding.
	Horizon line	Used to emphasize the sky or the ground based on the placement of horizontal line where the ground meets the sky

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