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Unit 7: Elements of Design

Learning Outcomes

When you have completed this unit, you should be able to

  • arrange elements in an image (composition of a frame);
  • compose elements to design logos, user interfaces, environments, characters, and animations; and
  • manipulate elements of visual grammar (lines, shapes, volumes, value, and colour) using classical design concepts.

Study Activity

Read Level 05 of the textbook:

  • Frame
  • Camera Angle
  • Scale
  • Grouping
  • Lighting
  • Line
  • Shapes
  • Subverting Conventions

Drawing Activity

  1. Practice all the drawings that are covered in the topics of the Study Activity for this unit. You are not required to upload these drawings for marking and feedback.
  2. Watch the following YouTube videos to assist you in your drawing practice:

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Updated January 20 2017 by FST Course Production