Elements of GD_Addison

 

1. Grids - Grids are a type of form that allows for artists to use the space they have, while also leaving some areas open, instead of filling up the entire page. Designers can use a grid backdrop as a starting place to put their designs on top, as well as using it as scaffolding to build designs off of. Once you have begun to build your work, you can remove the grind lines and put them back to experiment with how your final image will look. Grids can also be used as layout management for books, magazines, newspapers, etc. Splitting up text and spacing it out among two columns can typically make the page look more manageable to read, rather than it being so overwhelming. When creating pages full of digital images, it can often be overwhelming to look at, but when there are grid templates with spaces in between, it is more manageable overall to take in each image on the page.  

2. Pattern - Patters create a visual image that can be created in an endless amount of time. Dots, stripes, and grids that are repeated make patterns that are creative, pleasing, and exciting to look at. Patterns can be spread out over a large space, or be concentrated in specific spots. When the colors or size have variations in a pattern, it can make the overall image much more interesting for the eye. Patterns are created by rules and those rules can be put into a computer generator to receive an output that may be completely unexpected. By varying the code inputted into the computer even more outputs can make, creating unique patterns that just continue to surprise.

3. Point, Line, Plane - Points are the most simple form but create dimension, repetition, diagrams, etc. Lines are many points put together to create an ongoing element. Lines can be different weights, heights, and dimensions. A plane is a line that creates width and height through length and color. Space and volume are created by a designer to create the illusion that there are three-dimensional objects on the flat page. There are also ways that designers can design images using code and create these unique visuals depending on the numbers inserted. There is such an amazing aspect to the way designers are able to evoke a feeling, emotion, thought, and dimension to their work and create visually appealing designs.

4. Rhythm and Balance - Having balance in art is a stable that allows pieces to have something consistent for your eye to rest on. Rhythm is a consistent design that can sometimes be interrupted by balance to create a moving image. Balance can be very symmetrical and organized, whereas rhythm is more consistent and can be simple or complex. In the first design, you can see how the circles create a rhythm as it is a consistent design. In the second image, there is balance because although the circles do not create a rhythm and are not consistent, they are balanced on the page.

5. Hierarchy - Hierarchy is something that is used in many areas of life, as well as in art to create a focal point of a piece or to make sure the most important part of the art is seen. This can happen in lists, posters, programs, etc. to create something that is easy to read and that is easily understandable. This also incorporates balance, as items need to be balanced and have hierarchy so that the pieces are not lopsided or hard to follow. You can create a hierarchy through the size, weight, position, and color of text or images. When taking photos, there also needs to be hierarchy to really be able to see what is the focus of the photo, so that the other parts do not cause a distraction. Hierarchy can really make or break things, and it is important to always be aware of what the viewer sees. 

6. Modularity - Modularity occurs when you take pieces that make one piece of art and rearrange it to make something else. This allows artists to think outside the box and create something out of another object that they may have never thought of before. Working within constraints can sometimes produce the best work, as it can allow ur brains to think and process in ways that are not natural, therefore creating art in unusual ways. You can also change the way pieces are viewed without actually changing the scale which creates a visual appeal that is new and interesting to the viewer. Modulars can be made with anything from shapes, letters, and graphics to food, packages, and paper. Using all different media also allows artists to really think outside the box and create unique pieces. In the image above I used different colors and letters to create a different look with a font that is known to all.