DTP
Elements and Principles
In addition to the design elements and principles from Higher Graphic Communication:
Design elements: pace, focal point, silhouettes
Design principles: golden ratio, rule of thirds, dynamic effects, radial balance, negative space
These resources are for the Elements and Principles within the Advanced Higher course
Elements and Principles which you should already know from the Higher course
DTP Terms and Techniques
Grid
Guidelines
Cropping
Rotate
Text box
Text Wrap
Flow text along a path
Extended Text
Colour Fill
Textured Fill
Gradient Fill
Transparency
Drop Shadow
Serif and Sans Serif font style
Reverse
Drop Caps
Column
Margin
Gutter
Caption
Heading
Header and Footer
Indent
Line Spacing
Pull Quote
Justification
Bleed
Colour Theory
Warm
Cool
Contrast
Harmony
Advancing
Receding
Mood
Tints
Shades
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Accent
Sample Exam Question:
Design elements and principles
2017: question 3 (a)
2018: question 2 (b)
Learners tend to answer exam questions about design elements and principles well, however you should make sure you read the questions carefully. In the 2019 exam, (question 5 (b)) some learners lost marks because their answers did not include elements or principles.