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WorksheetsDefining the Language of Design
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the primary design principles controls variety?
balance
emphasis
unity
rhythm
Which is true about proportion?
it is relative to the document as a whole
it refers to physical dimensions of an element
Which is true about scale?
it is relative to the document as a whole
it refers to physical dimensions of an element
Which element is usually only found in graphic design?
color
shape
space
typography
Which two elements can only exist in support of or as an enhancement to another element?
space
texture
color
line
Which design principle deals with the placement and position of elements in space?
unity
balance
proximity
emphasis
The art of arranging pictographic and typographic elements to create effective communication.
fine art
literature
musical composition
graphic design
Which are Primary Principles of design?
scale
unity
variety
hierarchy
dominance
Select the Primary Principles of design:
proportion
balance
rhythm
emphasis
Which are Support Principles of design?
unity
scale
emphasis
rhythm
Select the Support Principles of design:
movement
proximity
balance
repetition
Which type of design principle affects the design as a whole?
support
primary
Which type of design principle affects the internal relationships in a design?
support
primary
Which principle is often used to break monotony and add visual interest?
Dominance
Proportion
Scale
Variety
Which are types of balance?
symmetrical
asymmetrical
radial
crystallographic
The use of a focal point to stress or to give special attention to certain elements in the composition.
balance
hierarchy
emphasis
pattern
The implied movement of elements in a composition, interpreted by the viewer.
variety
rhythm
balance
proximity
Duplicated elements, often creating a pattern.
repetition
variety
unity
proportion
An alignment system designers use to determine placement of elements:
ruler
compass
eye
grid
Design elements that are abstract are called __________ elements.
graphic
icon
informal
formal
Which are tangible design elements; a standalone physical presence?
shape
space
line
type
color
Which are conditional elements, used to define the tangible elements?
type
color
value
size
volume
Which is true about line?
it can be defined by path or creative tool
it can be used to define shape or form
it can be direct (point to point) or implied
it has very little use in graphic design
Which element describes the hues found in light or pigments?
value
space
color
texture
Surface quality or characteristic; tactile or visual:
shape
texture
color
line
