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  • Essay / Visual Elements of a Graphic Image - 2211

    1.0 IntroductionTo design a graphic image, it is important to incorporate various types of visual elements into the particular image, such as posters, banners, advertisements, billboards, etc. in order to create an image that can represent a situation and at the same time convey key points or messages to the viewer about the situation. Each of these visual elements plays its own role by indicating certain signs or delivering implicit messages to the viewer. The types of visual elements used in graphic design are point, line, shape, movement, space, pattern and texture; These elements have been applied in advertisements, picture painting, packaging of manufactured goods, book covers, gift wrapping, etc. These elements have become so useful to people because they are not only used to attract them, but they are also used in creating awareness by highlighting or promoting important issues or events. For example, when members of the Ministry of Health are concerned about the spread of dengue fever, they will display banners to raise awareness among the population to take precautions. These types of banners contain certain visual elements that are combined to create distinct fonts and different types of colors and shapes, suitable for the desired theme. Another example is the display of banners highlighting the importance of blood donation. One of the most important uses of visual elements is in the teaching and learning process in kindergarten, schools (primary and secondary), colleges and universities. Since the advancement of digital imaging, visual elements have been widely used to create slideshows for teachers and lecturers to teach their students so that it is easy for the middle of the sheet......n also. used in typography. It's a creative idea to use typography to represent movement. To design a font that represents movement, the font should be in a diagonal position, indicating that it creates movement. For example, see Figure 30 below. Figure 30, in a diagonal position, creates movement. Additionally, this element can be useful in artwork relating to fluid movement. A good example is painting or drawing sea and ocean waves; this type of artwork is associated with another element called lines. See Figure 31 below. Figure 31. Using lines to draw water waves creates movement.