
The elements and principles of design can be compared to that of an Art. Lines, shape/form, size, shape, color, value and texture are they key elements in making a creative visual art. Application of Elements and Principles of Design is not only effective in educational multimedia material, it can also be applied on other forms like marketing promotions, ads or online selling, infographics and awareness campaign posters. Same goes through in producing an Educational Multimedia Material this is in conjunction with elements and Principles of design.
Applying the basic elements and Principles of Design in creating aesthetic yet effective, functional and interactive EMM is the first step in transferring the knowledge to the learner. In educational multimedia design the elements and principles of design are the key elements in presenting ideas, can help stimulate learners’ senses and easily grasp the main idea of the topic.
My role as a future educator is to adhere, understand and fully utilize the elements and principles of design so teaching and learning would be easy as ABC! 😊