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Composition Techniques Computer Graphics & Design 1

Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
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11th 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

Subtlety/ Boldness
Neutrality/ Accent
Transparency/ Opacity
Consistency/ Variation
Accuracy/ Distortion
Flatness/ Depth
Singularity/ Juxtaposition
Sequentiality/Randomness
Sharpness/ Diffusion
Repetition/ Episodicity
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Subtlety/ Boldness

elusive, obscure, refined (conceptual confident, daring, adventurous (defined

edge, hidden structure) edge, element thickness/density)
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Neutrality/ Accent

Neutrality: indifferent, common Accent: emphasis, mark, pronounced

(harmony of visual/relative elements) (focal point, contrast)
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Transparency/ Opacity

Transparency: see-through (conceptual Opacity: obstructing, solid

elements, layering) (foreground/background, overlapping)
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Consistency/ Variation

Consistency: continuity, steady (calm, Variation: assortment, different

harmonious) (maintain some structure, change
property of every element)
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Accuracy/ Distortion

Accuracy: exact, correct, complete Distortion: twist, deform (deform

(natural/geometric shapes, logical elements in composition, leave trace of
structure) original shape)
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Flatness/ Depth

Flatness: level, surface, shallow (planar, Depth: deep, volumetric, distance

layering) (shade/shadow, perspective)
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Singularity/ Juxtaposition

Singularity: one, whole, combined Juxtaposition: side by side, duality (dual

(single focal point, supporting focal points, competing sides)
background)
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Sequentiality/ Randomness

Sequentiality: serial, continuous Randomness: unsystematic, haphazard

(perspective, scaling, continuous path) (unrelated structure/positioning)
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Sharpness/ Diffusion

Sharpness: distinct, clear (overall Diffusion: spread, scatter (blurry-edged

composition w/ well-defined visual conceptual elements)
elements)
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Repetition/ Episodicity

Repetition: duplication, reiteration Episodicity: periodic, intermittent,

(unified pattern) disruption (maintain some
structure/element properties, group
similar elements)
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Design Techniques
Contrast/ Harmony ?
Stability/ Instability
Symmetry/ Asymmetry
Regularity/ Irregularity
? Simplicity/ Complexity
Unity/ Fragmentation
Economy/ Luxury
? Understatement/Exaggeration
Predictability/ Spontaneity
Activeness/ Stasis
Subtlety/ Boldness
Neutrality/ Accent
? Transparency/ Opacity
Consistency/ Variation
Accuracy/ Distortion
Flatness/ Depth ?
Singularity/ Juxtaposition
Sequentiality/Randomness
? Sharpness/ Diffusion
Repetition/ Episodicity