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DeSantis 5
Element & Principles
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the elements of design? | Line, Shape/Form, Texture, Color, and Space |
| What are the principles of design? | Balance, Rhythm, Proportion/Scale, Emphasis, Unity |
| What is the principle repetition? | Design copied or repeated |
| How does texture affect color? | Smooth Textures reflect light and look brighter, shinier, and more intense. Rough Textures absorb more light and look darker and duller. |
| What do curved lines suggest? | coziness, comfort, naturalness, delicateness |
| What is the difference between horizontal, vertical, and radial balance? | Horizontal: Left, Right parts are equal Vertical: Top and Bottom Parts are equal Radial: Elements radiate out from design |
| What do diagonal lines suggest? | Movement, activity, excitement |
| What is space? | The element of design that pertains to area and the 3-dimensional effect created |
| What are the four types of rhythm? | Gradation, Radiation, Repetition, Continuous Line |
| What is asymmetrical balance? Example? | Parts of the design are not identical but equal in visual weight |
| What is the difference between horizontal and vertical lines? ; | Horizontal lines: restfulness, relaxation, peacefulness, calm, allusion of width Vertical lines: strength, stability, formality, dignity, allusion of height |
| What is the golden mean? | 3 to 5 ratio |
| What is the difference between shape and form? | they are the same |
| What are the five types of balance? | Symmetrical Balance, Asymmetrical Balance, Vertical Balance, Horizontal Balance, Radial Balance |
| What does unity or harmony mean? | All of the elements and principles of design work together to create harmony |
| What are the two things texture involves? | How it feels and how it looks |
| 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 of a design are identical. Example: plants, insects, or humans |
| What is emphasis? What is another name for it? | One object or item stands out (focal point) |
| What happens when you use a continuous line? | it creates a continuous line for the eye to follow |
| What is another name for symmetrical balance? | Formal Balance |
| What is another name for asymmetrical balance? | informal Balance |
| What is the difference between gradation and radiation? | Gradation: One element of design changes Radiation: lines or designs move out from center point |