Rhythm, Balance, and Scale

GIT 135 - Module 2

Balance

a fundamental human condition that allows us to sense stability] or discord

Balance in design

acts as a Catalyst for form anchoring and activating elements within a space

Symmetry

stable

Asymmetry

dynamic; where contrasting elements like size and color are placed in counterpoint to yield overall stability

Rhythm

a strong, regular pattern that guides the viewer’s eye and creates a pulse through repetition and variation across static images or time based media

Scale

Examining both it’s objective dimensions and subjective impact on how we perceive depth and motion through relative size and placement

stability and surprise

a sophisticated harmony

Scale

the literal dimensions of a physical object or to the literal correlation between a representation and the real thing it depicts.

Subjective Scale

refers to one’s impression of an object’s size.