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elements & principles of design

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What are the elements of design?   Space, Line, Shape, Form, Texture and Color are the elements of design.  
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What are the principles of design?   Balance, Rhythm, Proportion/Scale, Emphasis and Unity are the principles of design.  
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What is the principle repetition?   Repetition is when a design is copied or repeated.  
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How does texture affect color?   Makes it darker or lighter, more or less dense.  
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What do curved lines suggest?   Things in nature, since mot of nature isn't a perfect line.  
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What is the difference between horizontal, vertical, and radial balance?   Radial balance, everything comes from the middle and goes outward. Horizontal balance, everything goes out from a horizontal line, and the same concept with vertical.  
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What do diagonal lines suggest?   Excitement, since nothing can stand on a diagonal line by itself. movement  
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What is space?   A continuous area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied  
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What are the four types of rhythm?   The four types of rhythm are: Gradation, Radiation, Repetition and Continuous Line.  
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What is asymmetrical balance? Example?   Evenly distributing the elements within the format. like having one large picture, and a few smaller pictures.  
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What is the difference between horizontal and vertical lines?   horizontal lines go left to right, vertical lines go north to south or up and down.  
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What is the golden mean?   3 to 5 ratio  
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What is the difference between shape and form?   Shape is 2D, but form is 3D  
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What are the five types of balance?   The 5 types of balance are: Symmetrical Balance, Asymmetrical Balance, Horizontal Balance, Vertical Balance, and Radial Balance.  
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What does unity or harmony mean?   that the design is balanced, and goes well with the mind's eye.  
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What are the two things texture involves?   Color and texture  
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What are the four types of line?   Horizontal, vertical, diagonal, curved.  
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What is proportion?   Proportion is how the design is visually divided.  
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Which of the five types of balance suggests excitement or interest?   Diagonal lines suggest excitement or interest.  
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What is symmetrical balance? Example?   Symmetrical balance is when both parts are identical. An example would be plants, insects or humans.  
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What is emphasis? What is another name for it?   Emphasis is one object or item that stands out. Another name is focal point.  
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What happens when you use a continuous line?   When you use a continuous line it creates a line for your eye to follow.  
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What is another name for symmetrical balance?   Another name for symmetrical balance is identical balance.  
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What is another name for asymmetrical balance?   Another name for asymmetrical balance is nonidentical balance.  
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What is the difference between gradation and radiation?   Gradation is when a design increase or decreases in size, radiation is lines or designs move out from a center point.  
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