Design elements as well as principles are the basic visual toolbox of design tactics in every visual design discipline. The elements form the basic vocabulary of visual design, while the principles constitute the broader structural aspects of the composition. They consist of line, texture, shape, space, as well as form.Most compositions are created by using combinations of elements as well as principles.Class Activity 
1) Hand out definitions on behalf of all of the elements as well as principles.

2) Have groups look through magazines as well as tear out pictures that represent each element/principle.

3) Students organize as well as sort the pictures to find the best example(s). 
4) Each member from the group takes an element as well as creates some sort of representation using the magazine cut-outs.

5) Place all representations at the centre of the table.

6) Gallery walk - groups rotate as well as take a look at the work of other students.