Elements & Principles of Design:

Image	E/P of Design	Rational
	Framing	Directs viewer's attention to what is important using objects or elements existing in the scene
	Repartition/pattern	Repeated consistency of an element in a work
	Birds Eye View	view from above looking down
	Rule of Thirds	Compositional rule of thumb where the whole image is divided into 9 equal parts; compositional elements should be placed along these lines or intersections
	Symmetrical Balance	One side balances or mirrors the other (Separated by a vertical line)
	Vertical Lines	Lines that run north to south -Grandness and spirituality
	Unity	All elements of a piece work together to produce a balanced, harmonious, complete whole
	Asymmetrical Balance	Different objects balance each other out on the page
	Leading Lines	Lines that lead the eyes to other points in the image (or out of the image)
	Horizontal Lines	lines that run east to west -rest, calmness, tranquility
	Diagonal Lines	Lines that run in a slant direction - Movement and direction
	Proportion/Scale	The relative size of the one object in relation to another
	Texture	The appearance and feel of a surface
	Curved Lines	Lines that deviate from straightness in a smooth, continuos fashion - Comfort, Safety, Familiarity, relaxation
	Movement/Rhythm	Shows action and the path of the viewer's eyes through the artwork
	Worms Eye View	View from below looking up
	Emphasis	Elements in the piece that are given dominance or attract attention.
	Variety	Differences in elements and principles of design that give interest to composition
	Simplicity	Singling out an item(s) from their surroundings
	Horizon Line	Used to emphasize the sky or the ground based on the placement of horizontal line where ground meets sky