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Principles and Elements
Question | Answer |
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What are the elements of design? | Space, Line, Shape, Form, Texture & Color. |
What are the principles of design? | Balance, Rhythm, Proportion/Scale, Emphasis & Unity. |
What is the principle repetition? | When a design is copied or repeated. |
How does texture affect color? | On a smooth surface the color is brighter. On a rough surface the color is duller. |
What do curved lines suggest? | Adds a soft, graceful effect. |
What is the difference between horizontal, vertical, and radial balance? | Vertical Balance: top & bottom parts are equal. Horizontal Balance: left & right parts are equal. Radial Balance: elements radiate out from design. |
What do diagonal lines suggest? | Action, movement & excitement. |
What is space? | The area provided for a particular purpose. |
What are the four types of rhythm? | Gradation, Radiation, Repetition & Continuous. |
What is asymmetrical balance? Example? | Parts of design are not identical but are equal in visual weight. Ex: photos in frames. |
What is the difference between horizontal and vertical lines? | Vertical lines lead your eye up, horizontal lines lead your eye right to left. |
What is the golden mean? | 3-5 ratio. |
What is the difference between shape and form? | Shape is 2D. Form is 3D. |
What are the five types of balance? | Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, Vertical, Horizontal & Radial. |
What does unity or harmony mean? | All elements working together to create harmony. |
What are the two things texture involves? | How the surface feels to touch & how it appears to feel. |
What are the four types of line? | Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal & Curved. |
What is proportion? | How the design is visually divided. |
Which of the five types of balance suggests excitement or interest? | Radial Balance. |
What is symmetrical balance? Example? | When both parts are identical. Ex: butterfly |
What is emphasis? What is another name for it? | One object or item that stands out. Focal point. |
What happens when you use a continuous line? | Leads the eye left to right, room appears wider. |
What is another name for symmetrical balance? | Identical |
What is another name for asymmetrical balance? | Non-identical |
What is the difference between gradation and radiation? | Gradation: designs increase or decrease in size. Radiation: designs move out from center point. |