Design Elements Quiz

In each numbered sentence, fill in the blank with one of the words or phrases below. When you are finished, trade with a partner and mark each other’s quizzes. For any wrong answers, reread the relevant sections in the student resource. ________________________ is the spatial relationship a garment creates with the person wearing it. Its size and shape should be pleasing to the eye and flattering in relation to the size and shape of the person wearing the garment.

• proportion

• color

• texture

• pattern

________________________ consists of shades and tints of one colour.

• monochromatic colour

• complementary colour

• analogous colour

• triadic colour

________________________ states that a design is most pleasing when a space is divided into thirds and emphasis is placed on the intersections or lines that divide the space into thirds.

• the rule of thirds

• the golden ratio

• the Fibonacci sequence

• the law of symmetry

________________________ is what catches your attention and focuses your eye.

• emphasis

• contrast

• balance

• harmony

________________________ are the various techniques applied to line, colour, and shape that encourage the eye to move easily throughout the garment.

• rhythm

• texture

• balance

• contrast

________________________ appear to be without colour, and include black, white, beige, and grey.

• neutral colours

• primary colours

• warm colours

• cool colours

________________________ refers to the symmetry of a garment.

• balance

• color

• texture

• pattern

________________________ occurs when a pattern or colour changes gradually in either size or density.

• gradation

• saturation

• contrast

• hue

________________________ is the outline or silhouette of a garment. The types include natural, tubular, A-line, and full.

• shape

• color

• texture

• pattern

________________________ are created by equally blending two primary colours.

• secondary colours

• tertiary colours

• complementary colours

• analogous colours