The next topic of our discussion on Graphic Design being the bridge to communication is the principles of composition.  Composition is defined as “the act or process of composing; specifically: arrangement into specific proportion or relation and especially into artistic form” (Merriam-Webster’s).  Composition is your layout.  It is very important in communicating your design.  By using your elements and principles of design, we can create a well thought out and strong composition.  Our basic principles of composition that we will be covering are single visual composition, divine proportion, focal point, grids, gestalt principles, and Z layouts. ("A Graphic Design Primer, Part III: Basics of Composition.")

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