1.0 Design Concepts

Knowledge

1.1. the elements of design

1.1.1. line
1.1.2. shape
1.1.3. space
1.1.4. texture
1.1.5. colour

1.2. the principles of design

1.2.1. balance
1.2.2. emphasis (contrast and proportion)
1.2.3. dominance
1.2.4. unity (proximity and repetition)

1.3. relationship between the elements of design and the principles of design

1.4. typography

1.4.1. typeface
1.4.2. size
1.4.3. alignment
1.4.4. format
1.4.5. spacing

1.5. compositional rules

1.5.1. rule of thirds

1.5.2. grid and alignment

Skills

1.6. identify the elements of design and the principles of design in an existing digital product and/or solution

1.7. modify a digital product and/or digital solution(s) to meet a design need/consideration

1.8. apply the elements of design and principles of design when developing a digital product and/or solution

1.8.1. create accurate visuals/layouts
1.8.2. apply principles of layout and composition

1.9. develop and apply detailed annotations for digital designs, relevant to a particular design brief

1.10. apply the elements of design and the principles of design relevant to a particular design brief