Graphic Design Assignment #2

Today in class, we learned the basics of photo composition. We covered the basics of Simplicity, Rule of Thirds, Centering, Lines, Subject-Background, Angles and Framing. For our assignment, we have to find 3 pictures that represent different photo compositions.

This photograph represents the composition of Framing. As I learned on the class powerpoint, "Frames can be created by other objects near or related to the subject to create visual interest." The subject's hands in this photo are utilized to frame her face, which is ultimately the item of visual interest. (JPEG image)

This photo represents the composition of Leading Lines. Lines that are more dominating than others help to create organization within the photograph. In this picture, the walkway and the rocks surrounding it provide the lines leading the viewer's eye towards the skyline. (JPEG image)

This image represents the composition of Simplicity. The art of simplicity is being able to make a statement with a non-complex thing. I think this photo definitely speaks for itself. (JPEG image) 

Graphic Design Assignment #1

For our first Lesson in AGED 4243, we learned how to understand the basic principles and theories of graphic design. The 5 basic principles of design are balance, rythm, proportion, dominance and unity. Our first assignment is to search for graphic design examples displaying application, good or bad, of the basic principles of design. We must find and post atleast two images.

This graphic displays good application of continuance. Continuance is the idea that once you start to look in a direction, you will keep lookinh in that same direction until something greater catches your eye. In the picture above, the eye immediately follows the semi-circle of gray characters until it stops at the orange character.

This graphic has good application of progressive rythm. From the slide show that was shown in class, "Rythm is the repetition or alternation of elements, often with defined intervals between them. Rythm can create a sense of movement and can establish pattern and texture." The rythm defined in the above graphic is progressive rythm, because it shows a sequence of forms through a progression of steps. The paint is changing colors and the eye is directed to follow the progress as the colors change into one another.