Fundamentals of Design

A line is a shape that connects two or more points.

• True

• False

When working with lines, pay attention to things like length and shape.

• True

• False

A shape is any two-dimensional area with a recognizable boundary. This includes circles, squares, triangles, and so on.

• True

• False

What two categories do shapes fall into?

• Random and Geometric

• Geometric and Organic

• Organic and Random

When a shape is flat, we call it a form.

• True

• False

A simple shadow can create the illusion of layers or give an object a sense of place.

• True

• False

Texture is the physical quality of a surface.

• True

• False

Balance is the unequal distribution of visual weight.

• True

• False

________________________designs are the same or similar on both sides of an axis.

• Symmetrical

• Asymmetrical

Many people, including designers and photographers, use a strategy called the__________________.

• Rule of Fourths

• Rule of Half

• Rule of Thirds