Photography

Structure, Balance, and Dynamics: Composing the Complete Frame

A technically correct photograph and a compelling one are not the same thing. Composition is the system that organises visual elements into a meaningful whole — determining where the eye goes first, what it encounters next, and what feeling it carries away.

Through eight structured lessons, you will master the structural principles of composition: the nine-grid zone system, visual weighting, the golden ratio and the rule of thirds, the role of line and shape within the frame, balance, and the use of dynamics to guide the viewer's eye.

Course Overview

8
Lessons
Comprehensive modules
21
Quizzes
Test your knowledge
8
Assignments
Practical work
3
Credits
Academic credits
Course Identifier
PHO 226
Department
Photography
Effort Required
6–7 hours/week
Length
2 months

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