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Guided Notes
Introduc1on to Graphic Design: Elements & Principles of Design

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1. Five logos that are well-known are
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Name 5 logos that were men5oned in the presenta5on:
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2. DISCUSSION: A logo is important to a brand because

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Why is a logo important to a brand?
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Introduc1on to Graphic Design

1. Graphic design is a ___________ of _______________. It is the prac5ce of

_________________ and ________________ visual elements of a project.

Some examples of graphic design are:

- A company logo
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- Layout of a magazine
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2. DISCUSSION: Where would we be without graphic design?

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3. Some examples of graphic design are:

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Elements and Principles of Design

1. Making a good visual composi<on begins with

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2. A design is a ___________ of one or more components and

concepts (such as line, color, or texture)

3. The elements and principles are used in all visual design fields:

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4. Elements are __________________________________________.

5. Principles are
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6. The 7 Elements of Design are:

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Elements of Design Defini&on

Line

Shape

Color

Texture

Value

Size

Space
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Principles of Design Defini&on

Balance

Unity

Repe<<on

Movement

Emphasis

Scale and Propor<on

Rhythm and PaVern

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