WorksheetsCEA-Principles & Elements of Design Applied to Architecture
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 13hrs 32mins
How many integral components are in the creation of a design?
5
2
6
4
Line is one of the integral components of design.
True
False
Space is NOT one of the integral components of design.
True
False
Value is one of the integral components of design.
True
False
Form & Shape is one of the integral components of design.
True
False
Color is one of the integral components of design.
True
False
Which of the following is not a type of Line
Angle
Vertical
Horizontal
Curved
A diagonal line represents which of the following?
action
excitement
activity
movement
A curved line represents which of the following:
freedom
excitement
having the appearance of softness
creates a soothing feeling or mood
A horizontal line represents all of the following except:
calm
relaxation
peace
movement
Dignity is represented by a:
Vertical line
Horizontal line
Diagonal line
Curved line
Calm is represented by a:
Vertical line
Horizontal line
Diagonal line
Curved line
Stability is represented by a:
Vertical line
Horizontal line
Diagonal line
Curved line
Movement is represented by a:
Vertical line
Horizontal line
Diagonal line
Curved line
Freedom is represented by a:
Vertical line
Horizontal line
Diagonal line
Curved line
Strength is represented by a:
Vertical line
Horizontal line
Diagonal line
Curved line
Excitement is represented by a:
Vertical line
Horizontal line
Diagonal line
Curved line
Activity is represented by a:
Vertical line
Horizontal line
Diagonal line
Curved line
What architect was known for his use of horizontal lines in many of his designs
William Lamb
Frank Gehry
Frank Lloyd Wright
Phillip Johnson
The empire state building is an example of the use of:
Vertical line
Horizontal line
Diagonal line
Curved line
This is an example of the use of:
Vertical line
Horizontal line
Diagonal line
Curved line
This is an example of the use of:
Vertical line
Horizontal line
Diagonal line
Curved line
Color has an immediate and profound effect on:
Design
Structure
Support
Flow
Which of the following are warm colors? (more than one answer)
reds
greens
oranges
yellows
Which of the following are cool colors? (more than one answer)
purples
greens
blues
yellows
Colors have little effect on how humans feel.
True
False
The two-dimensional contour that characterizes an object or area. (2D) is called:
Line
Form
Shape
Space
The three-dimensional shape(3D) and structure of something as distinguished from its substance or material is the:
Line
Form
Shape
Space
Check all of the following types of spaces?
open, uncluttered
cramped, busy
decorated
unused vs. good use of space
By incorporating the use of space in your design, you can enlarge or reduce the visual space.
True
False
The look or feel of something is:
bumpy
form
shape
texture
Which type of surface reflects more light and intense color?
black
white
smooth
rough
Which type of surface reflects absorbs more light and therefore appears darker?
black
white
smooth
rough
What is value?
The relative lightness or darkness of a color
the intensity of color
the shade of color
the relative shine
Shade is the?
pale or faint variation of a color
degree of intensity of color
the shade of color
degree of darkness of color
Tint is the?
pale or faint variation of a color
degree of intensity of color
the shade of color
degree of darkness of color
How many principles encompass an interesting design?
7
5
2
1
An interesting design should include which of the following? (There could be more than one answer)
Rythm
Proportion & Scale
Balance
Unity
"Parts of the design are equally distributed to create a sense of stability" describes
movement
balance
unity
rhythm
These are all types of balance except for which one?
Symmetrical or formal
Asymmetrical or informal
Radial
textural
The elements within the design being identical in relation to a centerline or axis is:
Symmetrical or formal
Asymmetrical or informal
Radial
textural
Parts of the design are not identical but are equal in visual weight is:
Symmetrical or formal
Asymmetrical or informal
Radial
textural
This is an example of what kind of design?
Symmetrical or formal
Asymmetrical or informal
Radial
textural
The top and bottom parts of a design are equal, it is called:
Symmetrical or formal balance
Asymmetrical or informal balance
Horizontal balance
Vertical balance
When the parts on the left and right sides are equal, it is called:
Symmetrical or formal balance
Asymmetrical or informal balance
Horizontal balance
Vertical balance
The repeated use of line, shape, color, texture or pattern
is:
Rhythm
Shape
Form
Balance
The beats of the element are at irregular intervals. is what type of rhythm?
Regular
Graduated
Random
Gradated
An element is repeated at the same repetition/interval each time is what type of rhythm?
Regular
Graduated
Random
Gradated
The repeated element is identical with the exception of one detail increasing or decreasing gradually with each repetition is what type of rhythm?
Regular
Graduated
Random
Gradated
The feature in a design that attracts one’s eye – the focal point is called:
proportion & scale
rhythm
emphasis
movement
Comparative relationships between elements in a design with respect to size is:
proportion & scale
rhythm
emphasis
movement
Flow or feeling of action is:
proportion & scale
rhythm
emphasis
movement
This is achieved by the consistent use of lines, color, material, and/or texture within a design.
Unity
Movement
Rhythm
Contrast
