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Elements and principles of design.

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
These are the things that make up a design. They are the tools used to start a design.
a)
principles of design
b)
elements of design
2.
These are what we do to the elements of design to create interest in an object.
a)
principles of design
b)
elements of design
3.
Is light reflected off objects. It has three main characteristics: hue or its name, value (how light or dark it is), and intensity (how bright or dull it is). It helps creates a mood.
a)
Colour -element of design
b)
Line -element of design
c)
Shape -element of design
d)
Texture -element of design
4.
The first and most basic element of design. Marks made with a pen or brush or the edge created when two shapes meet. Helps direct the eye and creates emphasis.
a)
Colour -element of design
b)
Line -element of design
c)
Shape -element of design
d)
Texture -element of design
5.
Can be geometric (squares, triangles and circles), or organic (free formed shapes or natural shapes), add interest and define boundaries
a)
Colour -element of design
b)
Line -element of design
c)
Shape -element of design
d)
Texture -element of design
6.
Is the surface quality of a shape – rough, smooth, soft, hard, glossy etc. They can create a more three-dimensional appearance on this two-dimensional surface.
a)
Colour -element of design
b)
Line -element of design
c)
Shape -element of design
d)
Texture -element of design
7.

There are two types, geometric (man-made) and natural (organic). The combining of two or more shapes or a collection of lines creates it. It may be enhanced by tone, texture and colour.

a)

Form - principle of design

b)

Contrast - principle of design

c)

Balance - principle of design

d)

Proportion - principle of design

8.
Is the juxtaposition of opposing elements. It allows us to emphasize or highlight key elements in your design.
a)
Form - principle of design
b)
Contrast - principle of design
c)
Balance - principle of design
d)
Proportion - principle of design
9.
It provides stability and structure to a design. It’s the weight distributed in the design by the placement of your elements.
a)
Form - principle of design
b)
Contrast - principle of design
c)
Balance - principle of design
d)
Proportion - principle of design
10.
The relationship between objects with respect to size, number, including the relationships between parts as a whole.
a)
Form - principle of design
b)
Contrast - principle of design
c)
Balance - principle of design
d)
Proportion - principle of design