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Composition Techniques Computer Graphics & Design 1


Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
7th June 2005
Silpakorn University, Thailand

Dr.Surapong Lertsithichai, Ph.D.


Faculty of Architecture, Silpakorn University

Pongpan Suriyapat
IT University of Göteborg, Sweden
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Composition Techniques
7th June 2005

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Unity Emphasis
Proximity Focal Point
Repetition Contrast
Continuation Isolation
Variety Placement
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Composition Techniques

Contrast/ Harmony Subtlety/ Boldness


Stability/ Instability Neutrality/ Accent
Symmetry/ Asymmetry Transparency/ Opacity
Regularity/ Irregularity Consistency/ Variation
Simplicity/ Complexity Accuracy/ Distortion
Unity/ Fragmentation Flatness/ Depth
Economy/ Luxury Singularity/ Juxtaposition
Understatement/Exaggeration Sequentiality/Randomness
Predictability/ Spontaneity Sharpness/ Diffusion
Activeness/ Stasis Repetition/ Episodicity
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Why composition techniques?

Create emphasis/ point of interest


Lesson repetition
Change the norm
Eliminate the norm
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Harmony/ Contrast

Create emphasis/ point of interest


Lesson repetition
Change the norm
Eliminate the norm
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Harmony/ Contrast
Shape
Size
Color
Texture
Direction
Space
Structure
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Stability/ Instability
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Symmetry/ Asymmetry
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Regularity/ Irregularity
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Simplicity/ Complexity
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Unity/ Fragmentation
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Economy/ Luxury
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Understatement/ Exaggeration
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Predictability/ Spontaneity
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Activeness/ Stasis
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