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Visual Communication: Design Elements and Principles
This online textbook: 'Art, Design, and Visual Thinking' provides information about the elements and principles of design. Topics include: point, line, form, movement, colour, pattern, texture, balance, proportion, rhythm etc.
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Definitions of the elements used by artists to create work.
Principles of Design
Elements of Design
Library Collection
The library holds over 1300 texts that have something to do with design. Search the library catalogue, seek assistance from staff or browse the shelves to find a range of wonderful texts to support your studies.