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Composition

​​The Beginners Guide to Composition
•Date – January 2021
•Duration – Quick read, introductory. •Format – Document
•Description – High level review of the basic elements of composition.  Design elements, tried and tested structures.
​​​Focal Point
•Date – January 2021
•Duration – Video.  2 minutes.•Description - Focal point, ways to create.  Convergence.  Implied lines.
​​​Emphasis and Focal Points
•Date – January 2021
•Duration – Slide show - 15 slides •Format – Google slide show
•Description – Samples of ways to create focus demonstrated by showing and describing focal points in various works of art.
​​​5 Ways to Create a Focal Point in Art
•Date – January 2021
•Duration – Video, 6 minutes•Format – Video
•Description – Techniques to create focal point.  Monet Cafe, Susan Jenkins.
•​​​Golden Ratio, What is...
•Date – January 2021
•Video - 10 minutes •Format – Video
•Description – How the GOLDEN RATIO help provide pleasing compositions; replicating natural patterns found in nature.  Creating good designs.  Davidson Art Online.
​​​Golden Ratio, How is the Golden Ratio Different Than the Rule of Thirds
•Date – January 2021
•Duration – Video, 2.3 minutes•Format – Video, 2.3 minutes
•Description – The Golden Spiral explained.
​​Golden ratio, How to Use in Art
•Date – January 2021
•Duration – 4 pages •Format – Document
•Description – How to use the Golden Ratio by Empty Easel
​​Golden ratio, Explanation and Use of Golden Ratio
•Date – January 2021
•Duration – 4 pages •Format – Document
•Description – What is and How to use the Golden Ratio by Andrew Tischler
•​​What is Positive and Negative Space
•Date – January 2021
•Duration –  3 minutes.
​•Format – Document •Description – Positive and negative space.  What is it and how to use it in art.  Virtual Instructor
​​Positive and Negative Space
•Date – January 2021
•Duration – Article.  how long is the video (if video) or pages (if document)
drawpaintacademy.com/rule-of-thirds-in-art/
•Format – Document
•Description – Achieve good composition by understanding the Rule of Thirds.  Article by Dan Scott of Draw paint Academy
​​Positive and Negative, Principles of Design
​•Date – January 2021
•Duration – 6 Pages •Format – Document
•Description – Achieve how positive and negative space apply to principles of design.  Article by Dan Scott of Draw paint Academy
​​Positive and Negative, Draw Less and Create More
​•Date – January 2021
•Duration – 4 Pages •Format – Document
•Description – How negative space can add to the overall composition.  By creative Bloq.
​​Balance, Creating Balance in Your Art or Photo
•Date – January 2021
•Duration – Video, 10 minutes. •Format – Video
•Description – Methods for changing "visual weight" by altering size, shape, pattern, and value.