Compositional Match Game

Asymmetrical Balance

Bird’s Eye View

Curved Lines

Diagonal Lines

Emphasis

Framing

Horizon Line

Horizontal Lines

Leading Lines

Movement/Rhythm

Pattern/Repetition

Proportion/Scale

Rule of Thirds

Simplicity

Symmetrical Balance

Texture

Unity

Variety

Vertical Lines

Worm’s Eye View

Image	E/P of Design	Rational
	Framing	Directs viewer's attention to what is important using objects or elements existing in the scene
	Pattern/Repetition	The repeated consistency of an element in a work
	Birds 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 Bal.
	Vertical Lines	Lines that run north to south (grandness and spirituality)
	Unity	All elements of a piece of work together to produce a balanced, harmonious, complete whole.
	Asymmetrical Balance
	Leading lines	Lines that lead the eye to the other points of the image (or out of the image)
	Horizontal Lines	Lines that run east and west (rest, calmness, and tranquility)
	Diagonal Lines	Lines that run in a slanted direction (Movement and direction)
	Proportion/scale	The relative size of one object in relation to another
	Texture	The appearance and feel of a surface.
	Curved Lines	Lines that deviate from straightness in a smooth, continuous fashion. -comfort, safety, familiarity.
	Movement&Rhythm	Shows action and the path of the viewers eyes through the artwork
	Worms eye view	View from below looking up.
	Emphasis	Elements in the piece that are given dominance or attract attention.
	Variety	Differences in elements and principles of design that give interest to a composition
	Simplicity	Singling out an item(s) from their surroundings
	Horizon Line	Used to emphasize the sky or ground based on the placement of horizontal line where ground meets sky.