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Computer Applications 2 1.02
Principles and Elements of Design
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Computer Science
12th Grade
09/08/2010

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Alignment
Definition
Relationship of elements in a pattern or grid
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Symmetrical
Definition
Elements of the design are centered or evenly divided horizontally and vertically on a page
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Asymmetrical
Definition
Off-center alignment created with an odd or mismatched number of elements
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Radial
Definition
Elements radiate or swirl out from a center point
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Contrast
Definition
Using big and small elements, black and white text, squares, and circles to add emphasis to important information and make a publication more appealing
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Proximity/Unity
Definition
Placing elements near each other to demonstrate their relationship to one another
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Repitition/Consistency
Definition
Repeating some aspect of the design throughout the entire layout to aide navigation and improve readability
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White space
Definition
Negative or empty space between text and/or graphics
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Optical center
Definition
Spot the eye first sees on a page
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Optical Center
Definition
The area slightly above and right of the actual center of the page. Place the most important elements of an advertisement here.
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Grids
Definition
Imaginary lines used to divide a page into sections
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Grids
Definition
Imaginary lines that assist in placement of elements on a page
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Z-Pattern
Definition
The visual path the eye follows when looking at a printed page.
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Red, yellow, blue
Definition
What are the primary colors?
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by emitting light
Definition
How are colors shown on a monitor?
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RGB value
Definition
The amount of red, green or blue in a color
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Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Definition
Which colors does CMYK represent?
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using ink or toner
Definition
How are colors shown in print?
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Hue
Definition
What is a color called?
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add black (Shade)
Definition
If I want to darken a color, what would I do?
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add white (tint)
Definition
If I want to lighten a color, what would I do?
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Shade
Definition
Darkening a hue by adding black is called?
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Tint
Definition
Lightening a hue by adding white is called?
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Saturation
Definition
The amount of the hue used is called?
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Value
Definition
What term refers to the lightness or darkness of the hue?
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Line
Definition
A design element used to organize, create movement, and connect things
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Shape
Definition
A design element used to highlight, organize, or separate information (can also make the design more interesting
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