Principles of Design: Balance and Emphasis
Learning to organize visual elements using the rule of thirds, symmetry, and focal points to engage the audience.
Key Questions
- Why do certain arrangements of objects feel more stable than others?
- How does the placement of a focal point change the story of an image?
- Critique a composition where the traditional rules of balance are intentionally broken.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
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