Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century

GRADE 12 HUMSS
LEARNER’S PACKET (WEEK 5)

MELC WEEK 5
1. Discuss the different contributions of the parts to a whole and the important role of the
creative imagination in putting together the various parts of a whole (HUMSS_MCT12-If-
g-5-6)
2. Illustrate the origin of the different components of a gadget, business enterprise,
technological/ agricultural/ agricultural product, etc. through a mind map and reflection
essay. (HUMSS_MCT12-If-g-7-8)

The Gestalt Theory

A “Unified whole”, as it means in a psychology term. It is about our visual perception. We

can use the Gestalt Theory in our design, since it is about how our mind perceives wholes out of
incomplete parts. This theory has different parts that we can bring together to form a “whole” or a
singular entity. By using the Gestalt Theory, it will help us in our design to get the message out
there; it gets us to see the visual image. The Gestalt Theory is about how we use our brain to see the
“whole” out of incomplete parts.

The Different Gestalt principles

1.Similarity. Happens when we have shapes/objects that look similar to one another. We tend to
see them as patterns or groups, when they are unified together. If there is an object that looks
different, it is called an ‘anomaly’, and it will be the focus point when it stands out of the group.
2.Continuation.Whenyour eyes move through one starting point to another, when you have
movement throughout the design, like an “arrow” pointing you in one direction to another object..
This can be a line or a curve.
3.Closure.This is when our eyes see an unfilled shape, but our eyes “closes” the design, because
there is just enough information to do so. Therefore this is called “Closure”, it is when we complete
the shape.
4.Proximity. This is when single objects is placed close enough together, and therefore are
perceived as a group, even though there is distance between the objects, they are seen as a “whole”.
5.Figure and Ground. It’s when our eyes differentiate an object/shape from its surrounding area.
Our eyes see objects, silhouettes or shapes as the figure, while the surrounding white space is seen
as the ground. The white space “ground” is as important as the “figure”, they work together to
balance one another. There is 3 different types of figure ground relationships, you have:
Stable. This is when you see it clearly what is figure or what is ground. You see right away what
dominates the composition.
Reversible. Both the figure and the ground are equally attracting the viewer. This makes the design
dynamic.
Ambiguous. This is when elements both can look figure or ground. The shapes of figure and
ground can both be interesting, and it will be up to the viewer to decide
6. Symmetry. The gestalt grouping law that states that elements are symmetrical to each other tend
to be perceived as a unified group. Similar to the law of similarity, this rule suggests that objects
that are symmetrical with each other will be more likely to be grouped together than objects not
symmetrical with each other
3. Memorization Mind Map. Mind maps can help you memorize all kinds of information, from a
second language to important names and dates you need to know for your history exam.
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Prepared by Sir FELGER G. TILOS