Post #13

How can you as the designer use principles of design to help compose a page?

I can use principles of design to make my work stand out from everyone else's. 

What are the principles of design (define each in your own words)?

The principles of design are using the elements of art in one's own artwork to make their artwork unique. Examples are balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity.
Balance- objects that are placed equally in an artwork
Contrast- the color scheme(s) in an artwork.
Emphasis- creating artwork that show the big picture
Movement- the space or proximity in a work of art.
Pattern- color, size, and shapes in a artwork
Rhythm- repeating ideas in a work of art
Unity- same shapes and texture in a work of art.

For each of the 4 principles of C.R.A.P., find an example that utilizes the principle within the design. You should have 4 DIFFERENT sample designs. For each, discuss how the particular principle is used.

In this artwork, C.R.A.P. is demonstrated. The contrast is how the color scheme is used, how Mickey Mouse is in black and the other colors around him make him stand out. The repetition is that Mickey Mouse is used four times in this artwork. Mickey Mouse is aligned equally in his four different squares. Mickey Mouse is used four times to show proximity and that this artwork represent pop art.

The principles of design is represented by this artwork because the contrast is the orange and red color used that gives this picture warmth. The squares on the right side of the picture are aligned equally with the same pattern and color, demonstrating repetition. The squares are aligned perfectly, showing alignment. The proximity is how the squares contain space between them throughout the image. 

The creator of this movie poster showed the principle of design. The contrast is the color scheme of this poster- black and blue how it's used evenly throughout the artwork. The A's in the title- Avatar demonstrates repetition because the A's are the same color, same size, and same font. The words show center alignment. The proximity is how the picture of the alien, color scheme, and words used within the poster. 

This picture shows how the principles of design is used. The green kiwis are the big picture in the artwork and they are sitting on top of a red plate, showing contrast. The kiwis show repetition because they are the same size and color. The kiwis are evenly cut and are aligned perfectly on the red plate. The proximity is that all the kiwis are grouped together and this picture demonstrates that.


Also, answer the following questions in your own words.

How do you add a layer mask to a particular layer?

You add a layer mask to a layer by clicking on the add a layer mask button in the palette and you can pick the colors and pictures.

What two colors are used to create the mask?

The 2 colors must be monochromatic colors like on a grayscale. 

Describe the process of using a layer mask?

By using a layer mask, it makes it easier for you and saves a lot of time. It will help you create transparency on a layer without erasing everything else on that layer.