+ a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc.
+ something used to produce equilibrium; counterpoise.
+ mental steadiness or emotional stability; habit of calm behavior, judgment, etc.
As a Principle of Design: Balance is the principle governing how we distribute the elements of a design evenly. Balanced designs tend to appear calm, stable, trustworthy.
What does Balance LOOK like?
It can look like:
1. A mirror
2. Equal but opposite
3. Circling around a center point
How that shows up in practice:
Student versions using cut paper:
Today's task:
You have until the end of class to create a cut paper collage exploring Balance
I MUST be able to see the focus is this particular Principle of Design.
