I chose this image to demonstrate unity. I feel that the primary unifying factor is the similar shape among the flakes in the rock face, that also tie in with the shape of the overhanging leaves. In this sense, not only is the composition united between the different surfaces, but the foreground is in harmony with the background. A secondary unifying element could be the repetition of the diagnols formed by the shadows under the flakes (moving from upper left to bottom right). Finally, a tertiary element I noticed was the manner in which the overhanging leaves seem to subtely frame the pinnacle of the boulder. Other elements that play a role are the contrasting textures between the soft veiny leaves and the harsher, yet still smooth rock surface.

Elements and Principles of 3-Deminsional Design

I decided to use my bamboo placemats as my example for variety because of the different colors of bamboo present horizontally in the design. The placemat’s design has a lots of visual interest because of the element of variety. The contrasting color's of the bamboo range from dark to light hues and are not in any specific order. Although there is not a true pattern to the bamboo in the placemat the seam that occurs vertically across the placemat give the photograph unity and repetition. The use of perspective and light gives the object a sense of depth. The object has many linear elements created by the bamboo and the seam that holds the bamboo in place. I used a very close angle, cropped out all distractions, and increased the definition.

I took a picture of the recycling center on Horn in the West to represent unity because here we have to sort everything by similarities. The day I went to the recycling center the plastic only section was completely overflowing, but all the similar recyclable materials were still grouped together showing unity. I intensified this principle by cropping right outside of the pile of plastic and then I blurred all the edges to all the viewer to focus on the idea of unity.

Elements and Principles of Three Dimensional Design

To represent economy, I took a picture of my desk chair in my dorm room. I took a picture of it because I think it has interesting primary contours which are created from the organic forms such as the seat and back rest. I tried to take the picture so nothing would distract the viewer from the chair. I also placed chair near the window so certain parts would be empahsis and could be seen. The chair is black and it has wheels which allows a person to move in the chair without getting out of their seat. The chair also has several levers which allows a person to adjust the height of the seat and to lean back in the chair.

This picture is an example line. Melissa and I took this image because there are a variety on lines throughout the picture. The primary focus is the S-curved line that is part of a bike rack. The curved line adds movement and emphasis because it contrasts with the static lines created by brick wall and pavement. Also the picture demonstrates symmetrical balance.