1. COM 1005
Visual Composition

2. Elements of Images

3. Line
The lines that exist in a photograph which direct the eye and (de)emphasize parts of the image.

4. Shape (2D) and Form (3D)
The angle at which the camera is placed to create depth in the photograph.

5. Colour
The colours captured in the photograph and their significance.

6. Texture
The roughness or smoothness of the primary and secondary images in the photograph.

7. Depth (perspective)
The placement of the audience, and the direction from which the photograph was taken, so as to send a message or direct your eye.

8. Light
The direction of the light and the implications of prominence of objects in the image based on where it is placed.

9. Direction (motion)
The direction of travel for the primary and secondary images in the photograph.

10. Mass (visual weight)
The relative size of the primary image in the photograph relative to the secondary images and the background.

11. Tone (black and white) / Value (colour)
The underlying colours used in the editing/developing process to demonstrate a purpose of/message about the image.

12. Space (positive and negative)
The proportion of space used in the image so as to give prominence to the main image (positive) and yet leave space that is essentially irrelevant except to give the main image prominence (negative).

13. Principals of Image Design

14. Balance
1. a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc.
2. something used to produce equilibrium; counterpoise.

15. Emphasis
1. something that is given great stress or importance: Morality was the emphasis of his speech.
2. prominence, as of form or outline: The background detracts from the emphasis of the figure.

16. Proportion (scale)
1. comparative relation between things or magnitudes as to size, quantity, number, etc.; ratio.
2. proper relation between things or parts: to have tastes way out of proportion to one's financial means.
3. relative size or extent.
4. proportions, dimensions or size: a rock of gigantic proportions.
5. a portion or part in its relation to the whole: A large proportion of the debt remains.

17. Repetition (rhythm/pattern)
1. the act of repeating; repeated action, performance, production, or presentation.
2. repeated utterance; reiteration.
3. something made by or resulting from repeating.
4. a reproduction, copy, or replica.

18. Unity 1. the state of being one; oneness.
2. a whole or totality as combining all its parts into one.
3. the state or fact of being united or combined into one, as of the parts of a whole; unification.
4. absence of diversity; unvaried or uniform character.
5. oneness of mind, feeling, etc., as among a number of persons; concord, harmony, or agreement.

19. Contrast
to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc.

20. Harmony 1. agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
2. a consistent, orderly, or pleasing arrangement of parts; congruity.
3. Music . a. any simultaneous combination of tones.
b. the simultaneous combination of tones, especially when blended into chords pleasing to the ear; chordal structure, as distinguished from melody and rhythm.
c. the science of the structure, relations, and practical combination of chords.
4. an arrangement of the contents of the Gospels, either of all four or of the first three, designed to show their parallelism, mutual relations, and differences.

21. Proximity
nearness in place, time, order, occurrence, or relation.

22. Variety
1. the state of being varied or diversified: to give variety to a diet.
2. difference; discrepancy.
3. a number of different types of things, especially ones in the same general category: a large variety of fruits.
4. a kind or sort.
5. a different form, condition, or phase of something: varieties of pastry; a variety of economic reforms.