1. English 1201, 2201, 3201 Adapted from K.Jesperson by T. Follett, 2019
Visuals (Artistic)
English 1201, 2201, 3201
Adapted from K.Jesperson by T. Follett, 2019

2. Composition:
The placement or arrangement of visual elements or ingredients in a work of art, as distinct from the subject of a work. It can also be thought of as the organization of the elements of art

6. Focal Point – where the eye is drawn in a visual – contrast or an unusual image can create a focal point, as can the rule of thirds.

7. How to establish focal point

8. Focal Point

9. (from Latin perspicere, to see through) in the graphic arts, such as drawing, is an approximate representation, on a flat surface (such as paper), of an image as it is seen by the eye
Perspective

11. perspective

12. the degree to which elements of a picture are in proportion
the degree to which elements of a picture are in proportion. If the elements are balanced, there is harmony. If they are weighted to one side, there is tension.
Balance

13. balance

14. Imbalance creates tension

15. (white space): unused space in an illustration
(white space): unused space in an illustration. It helps to create contrast with shapes and colours in the illustration, helps to define a focal point (what the eye is drawn to), and makes the viewer question what is missing.
Blank Space

16. Blank space

18. created by two elements of the visual that are different (black-white, large-small, etc.). Creates emphasis.
Contrast

19. Contrast

20. lines frame pictures, draw the eye to the focal points and create contrasts. Curved lines suggests softness; angular lines suggest hardness; jagged lines suggest energy.
Line

21. line

22. Jagged line

23. often symbols are used to convey complex ideas quickly
often symbols are used to convey complex ideas quickly. A skull may mean death, a beaver may stand for Canada, etc.
Symbol

24. Symbol

26. creates contrast and emphasis (i. e
creates contrast and emphasis (i.e. a bright colour on a drab background), can have symbolic meaning (green = nature), and can suggest a mood (black = depressing, scary).
Color

27. Color

29. words should be analyzed for font (i. e
words should be analyzed for font (i.e. is it in a childish form of writing, or is it more sophisticated?) and also for connotation (the positive and negative associations we have with words.)

30. English Class rules
LOTS OF FUN
Horror and terror

32. What is the mood of this image?
Explain how the mood is created through the use of any 2 visual elements.

34. What is the purpose of this image?
Explain how the purpose is achieved through the use of any 2 visual elements.

36. Give this image an appropriate title.
Support your title with reference to 2 visual elements.

37. What might be the message of this famous image?
How does it make you feel?
What visual elements are predominant here?
Marc Chagall, I and the Village

38. The End