Principles of Design

The principles of design are:

• harmony, rhythm, asymmetrical, value, balance

• balance, harmony,

  rhythm, emphasis, proportion

• rhythm, emphasis, proportion, unity, hue

• radial, gradation, unity, variety, emphasis

Balance means:

• the design is visually pleasing and doesn’t look too “heavy” in one area

• both sides are the same

• the top is the same measurement as the bottom

• the colors all blend

What is a shape?

• An enclosed line

• A moving point

• A path between two points

• All of the above

A type of balance in which both sides of a composition are balanced yet different.

• Asymmetrical

• Radial

• Symmetrical

• Geometric

Formal balance is another word for which type of balance?

• Asymmetrical

• Radial

• Symmetrical

• Geometric

Which of the following is another word for "center of interest"?

• Focal Point

• Emphasis

• Dominance

• All of the above

A plan for selecting colors for a composition is also known as a

• Color spectrum

• Color Wheel

• Color Scheme

• Color Mix

The circular chart used to remember color relationships is a ________.

• Color Scheme

• Color Wheel

• Color Ray

• Color Circle

Secondary colors are obtained by mixing two ___________ colors.

• Neutral colors

• Complementary colors

• Primary colors

• Intermediate or Tertiary colors

Colors are said to be contrasting if they are _____________.

• different in lightness and darkness.

• light in value.

• dark in value.

• bright and intense.