Compositional Match Game

Compositional Match Game

Image	E/P of Design	Rational
	Framing	Directs viewer's attention to what is important using objects or elements existing in the scene.
	Repetition/Pattern	The repeated consistency of an element in work.
	Bird’s 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.
	Vertical Lines	Lines that run north & south, shows grandness & spirituality.
	Unity	All elements of a piece of 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 eye to other points in an image.
	Horizontal Lines	Lines that run east & west, shows rest, calmness tranquility.
	Diagonal  Lines	Lines that run in a slanted direction.
	Proportion/Scale	The relative size of one object in relation to another.
	Texture	The appearance & feel of a surface.
	Curved Lines	Lines that deviate from straightness in a smooth, continuous fashion.
	Movement/Rhythm	Shows action & the path of the viewer's eyes through the artwork.
	Worm's Eye View	View from below looking up.
	Emphasis	Elements in a piece that are given dominance or attract attention.
	Variety	Difference in elements & principles of design that give an  interesting composition.
	Simplicity	Singling out an item from their surroundings.
	Horizon Line	Used to emphasize the sky or the ground based on the placement of horizontal line where ground meets sky.