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PRINCIPLES

Photography and design have basic principles that they follow that help an image feel 'complete'. The photos displayed here are examples of each set of elements and what principle they display. These photos help provide a basis for our concentration pieces that we are completing in AP 2D Studio. They are an extremely important part to understanding how to create images that feel complete. 

Principles of Design.

Alternating Rhythm
Asymmetrical Balance
Emphasis
Figure Ground
Flowing Rhythm
Movement
Perspective
Progressive Rhythm
Proportion
Radial Balance
Repetition
Rhythm
Symmetrical Balance
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Variety

Elements of Design.

Analogous
Colour
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Cool Colours
Diagonal Lines
Form
Horizontal Lines
Intermediate Colours
Leading Lines
Monochromatic
Primary Colours
Secondary Colours
Shape
Space
Texture
Value
Vertical Lines
Warm Colours

Composition

Back Lighting
Asymmetrical
Basic Sequence
Existing Lighting
Eyelevel
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Fluorescent
Framing
Front Lighting
High Key
High Viewpoint
Low Key
Low Viewpoint
Outdoor at Night
Outdoor
Perspective
Radial Balance
Rule of Thirds
Selective Focus
Side Lighting
Simplicity
Symmetry
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