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Internet/New Media
10th Grade
02/01/2013

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Alignment
Definition
relationship of elements in a pattern or grid.
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Balance
Definition

 

   determined by how elements are placed on a page.

 

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Contrast
Definition
the use of big and small elements, black and white text, squares, and circles.
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Proximity/Unity
Definition

  placing elements near each other to demonstrate their relationship to each other.

 

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Repetition/Consistency
Definition

 

repeating some aspect of the design throughout the entire layout.

 

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White Space
Definition

    negative or empty space between text and/or graphics.

 

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Rule of Thirds
Definition
visually dividing the page into thirds vertically and/or horizontally and placing the most important elements within those thirds
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Lines
Definition
used to organize information, simulate movement, lead the eyes and enhance a design
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Shapes
Definition
used to enhance a publication.
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Mass
Definition

 

 used to define size, space, and create an impact.

 

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Texture
Definition

 

used to convey a “visual” sense of feel.

 

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Color
Definition

 

Evoke emotions

 

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Color palette
Definition
a chart used to choose colors. Can be used to pick colors that will look good together in desktop publishing publications.
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Complimentary colors
Definition

    colors that look good together to create a more visually appealing publication.

 

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  Creating Color

 

Definition

 

colors are created by mixing varying degrees of red, green and blue light.

 

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Color Terms
Definition

 

Hue – a color

 

Tint – a hue plus white

 

Shade – a hue plus black

 

Saturation - the amount of the hue used.

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