Portfolio Piece #1: Elements of Design

Below are the elements of art/ design. For each term, you will
a. Provide a definition (in your own words)
b. Find a picture of commercial art (poster, advertisement, painting, web banner,
etc.) that demonstrates that term
c. Explain how the picture you found demonstrates the term (at least 3 full
sentences).
d. Reflect and turn in to Google Classroom.

****if the format does not work for you, you may choose to do a PowerPoint
presentation, Canva, or use another platform. Be sure to still “turn in” on Google
Classroom when you are finished.

Example: YOU CANNOT USE THIS EXAMPLE (for this or future assignments)

TERM: Proportion

Insert the images link ( where you found your picture) here_______________________________________

This ad relates to proportion.

All the elements of this design are thoughtfully positioned and have a purpose. The placement of the words and
the skaters legs, makes the weight of this image even.

Elements of Art/ Design

Term: Line
Definition: ___The lines that exists in a photograph which point the eye and emphasize
the image ______________________________________________________________________
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Picture of Commercial Art Demonstrating the Term:
Explanation of How the Chosen Picture Demonstrates the Element of Design:
There is a bunch of lines getting smaller as they get to the coke,pointing it out.

Term: Shape
Definition: ______The angle at which the camera is placed to create depth in the
photo
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Picture of Commercial Art Demonstrating the Term:

Explanation of How the Chosen Picture Demonstrates the Element of Design:

It shows shape very well as it looks like you’ll fall forever, where the camera is placed

Term: Form
Definition: ___The physical structure of the art.
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Picture of Commercial Art Demonstrating the Term:
Explanation of How the Chosen Picture Demonstrates the Element of Design:
It has great detail in showing it’s form, like looking like it’s going down on a normal
page.

Term: Value
Definition: ____Value is the ___intensity_______ of the lightness or darkness of a color. It
is an essential element of art because it can help create the illusion of depth,
atmosphere, and lighting effects.
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Picture of Commercial Art Demonstrating the Term:

Explanation of How the Chosen Picture Demonstrates the Element of Design:

You can easily see the colour changes between light and dark, to make it seem old
timey or a older atmosphere.

Term: Colour
Definition: ____he colour captured in the photograph and their ___significance
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Picture of Commercial Art Demonstrating the Term:

Explanation of How the Chosen Picture Demonstrates the Element of Design:

You can see a lot of shades and types of colors in this photo

Term: Texture
Definition: _____The _______roughness_____________ or smoothness of the primary and
secondary images in the photograph.

Picture of Commercial Art Demonstrating the Term:

Explanation of How the Chosen Picture Demonstrates the Element of Design:

 Although it’s just on a paper, it feels like you can just pick them up, like their 3d.

Reflect & Share

Answer the following questions with at least 3 sentences each.

A. Describe what the process of defining and identifying the elements of design was like for
you.
It wasn’t very hard for me. All I did was research and then type then found images. You just
found the image, and described what is was. Also, it’s relevance to the element.

B. Upon reflection, discuss any challenges you encountered and what you did as a result.
There was not a lot for shape upon research, so that one took a little while to find a good photo.
It was not until I thought about a skyscraper, my mind was blank. It was just a little bit tricky.

C. What have you learned about the importance of these elements in digital media?
These elements can promote things, like the coco- cola ad. Wether it’s to make money
advertising a product, or it could be to promote art. Either way the elements help improve
advertising.

Curricular Connection to Lesson/ Activity: