Thoughts and Feelings

The aim of “3: Elements of Design” was to help me understand and use the basic principles of graphic design in photography.

Whilst completing Elements of Design I have learnt about some of the different graphic elements of photographs, these are:

• Points
• Real and Implied Lines
• Real and Implied Curves
• Real and Implied Shapes
• Rhythm
• Pattern

Points are useful as they attract a viewers attention directly to a specific area of a photograph. With multiple points, the viewers eye travels between them, alternating between one and the other. Using real and implied Lines and Curves can help in directing a viewers attention in specific directions across a photograph. Real and implied Shapes add interest. Certain shapes such as equilateral triangles have proven to be aesthetically pleasing. Rhythm is the repetition of a motif or formal element at regular or irregular intervals. A viewers eye will follow a recurring rhythm or pattern of a beat or accent through a photograph.

3: Elements of Design

"Aim: To help understand and use the basic principles of graphic design in photography"

The objective is to be able to identify the graphic elements in any photograph, to asses how important a role they play, and to be able to use them for structure and movement in a composition.

Whilst completing "The Frame", The Golden Section and Balance were touched upon and therefore I have already been introduced to a few elements of design. I am looking forward to learning about more of them and ultimately using them to improve my own photographs.