COM1005: Visual Composition

Career and Technology Studies (CTS)

identify and discuss the elements and principles of design

discuss typography as it relates to the use of text in visual messages

produce visual compositions using a variety of media, e.g., print, photography, video, animation, where a number of elements and principles of design are used and have an identifiable impact on the intent of the message

identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice

present a selection of work completed in this course to an audience

participate in a critique or an assessment of compositions created by others; e.g., classmates, professionals

apply consistent and appropriate work station routines

demonstrate basic competencies

make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices

define the elements of design  

identify the elements of design using examples

describe the impact of each element on the visual message; e.g., line, shape (2D) or form (3D), colour, texture, depth (perspective), light, direction (motion), mass (visual weight), tone (black and white) or value (colour), space (positive and negative)

define the principles of design

identify the principles of design using examples

describe the impact of each principle on the visual message; e.g., balance, emphasis, proportion (scale), repetition (rhythm/pattern), unity, contrast, harmony, proximity, variety

explore the meanings of common terms used in typography; e.g., capline, topline, midline, baseline, beardline, serif, san serif, ascender, descender, bowl, counter

discuss the use of the elements and principles of design in purposeful text creation; e.g., attention-getting text versus readable text

discuss the role of whitespace in the use of text

5.1 discuss work regarding:

add the selected work to a portfolio

identify elements and principles used in the images

comment on the impact of the elements and principles in the construction of the message

demonstrate good health and safety practices; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture

demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work

demonstrate fundamental skills to:

demonstrate personal management skills to:

demonstrate teamwork skills to:

complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences

create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices

how the elements and principles of design help facilitate good composition in his or her work

the technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., quality, uniqueness

areas of concern/difficulty (if applicable)

meeting school and community standards; e.g., appropriate language

communicate

manage information

use numbers

think and solve problems

demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

be responsible

be adaptable

learn continuously

work safely

work with others

participate in projects and tasks