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ASSIGNMENT 3.5:

PRINCIPLES AND

ELEMENTS

POSTER

Presenting and organizing your photos in a cohesive way is an important part of developing a theme, and showcasing your images. In this assignment we introduce a common thread through a set of images, while presenting different, but related concepts in each photo.

CONTENT

In section 3.2 of this course we took 6 photos depicting the elements of design and 6 photos depicting the principles of design. Here, working with a partner, you will curate a set of 12 images that work together to depict the 12 concepts we learned in that lesson.

Part 1 | OVERVIEW

Part 3 | ASSIGNMENT

PRESENT

Using any application you are comfortable with (Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva) create a grid-based collage that presents your photos, the concepts and the theme clearly and cohesively.

POSTER

You need to create 2 posters, one for the principles and one for the elements. Each poster should include 6 images, and the names of each element or principle you are presenting.

FLICKR / BODY OF WORK + SUBMISSION

You will create 2 albums on Flickr.

They should be called 'Principles of Design'  and 'Elements of Design'  respectively. Each will contain only 6 photos which have been edited in Light Room. You will also submit your final poster in Brightspace. 

DESCRIPTION

With specific reference to your photos, describe and define the 6 elements of design and the 6 principles of design, explaining how your photos demonstrate the concepts.

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Submit your written work as a Google Doc in Brightspace. Use photo names to clearly identify the photo you are talking about. 

You must follow written conventions and proofread your written work.

BRIGHTSPACE / SUBMISSION

Submit your assignment to Brightspace: 

  • The link to your body of work album on Flickr

  • The link to your submission album on Flickr

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