1. Arranging the elements in your artwork for effective communication.
Composition
Arranging the elements in your artwork for effective communication.

2. These are the building blocks used in all artworks
These are the building blocks used in all artworks. You do not have to use them all, but there will be multiple elements in every artwork.
Elements of Art

3. Line
Shape
Form
Space
Color
Value
Texture
Elements of Art

4. The Principles of Design
The Principles of design are some of the most common principles for deciding how to arrange the elements of your artwork. They frame the way you arrange items, how much of each element to use, how little, how big, how bold or subtle, and many other decisions you will make as an artist.
The Principles of Design

5. Principles of Design Balance Emphasis Proportion Rhythm Movement
Pattern
Unity
Principles of Design

6. These again do not normally exist in isolation
These again do not normally exist in isolation. We will be creating a series of works that focus on composition skills. There will be overlap of several principles in each project.
Principles of Design

7. This first project will be focused on Emphasis, also known as Point of Interest, or Focal Point.
There are many ways to create emphasis in your compositions. . . You will notice that some of these methods are actually elements of art and principles of design!
Emphasis

8. Emphasis Color Contrast Isolation Proportion or Size Movement
Leading lines
Framing
Emphasis

9. Color

16. Contrast

18. Isolation

20. Leading Lines

31. Movement

40. Framing

51. Proportion or Size

55. Create A composition that has strong Emphasis
Create A composition that has strong Emphasis. A composition that has strong Emphasis should draw your eye to a specific point in the composition, and hold it there. It may go directly there, or it may enter and follow a path leading to the point of emphasis.
Create a drawing that uses color or contrast to create emphasis.
Your drawing should be an original drawing, using correct pencil shading techniques and/or color pencil techniques, and include a high degree of detail.
Your Assignment