Formal Elements:

• Colour
• Line
• Shape
• Space
• Repetition
• Texture
• Value/Tone

Colour

Colour is a phenomenon of light

It has 3 properties:

• Brightness
• Hue
• saturation

Colour creates atmosphere, contrast, vibrancy ect amongst images. It usually has the most immediate affect.

Line

Line creates a visual path across an image and it can be used to covey a message within an image

It can be used to create movement, direction, pattern ect

Shape

Shapes can be used to define an image and create focus points. Shapes can be used to make silhouettes by paying attention to shadows.

Space

Shape can add depth to an image and allow space around the main point of focus.

Repetition

Repetition allows an image to have balance and a sense of rhythm throughout.

Texture

Texture allows you to capture the colours, shape and movement upon the surface of an object.

Value/Tone

Value/tone in an image creates definition amongst different elements in an image and it can create a 3D affect.