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Elements of Design

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Elements of Design?

a)

Line

b)

Shape

c)

Symmetry

d)

Texture

2.

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary colors?

a)

red

b)

orange

c)

blue

d)

yellow

3.

When 2 primary colors are mixed, ____________ colors are formed.

a)

secondary

b)

tertiary

c)

complementary

d)

monochromatic

4.

When you mix one primary color with one secondary color, you create a _____________ color.

a)

primary

b)

secondary

c)

tertiary (intermediate)

d)

red

5.

Another word for color is ________.

a)

value

b)

brightness

c)

hue

d)

shade

6.

The lightness or darkness of a color describes its ________.

a)

hue

b)

value

c)

color

d)

scheme

7.

The color red ____________ appetite. (Hint: think McDonald's)

a)

increases (stimulates)

b)

decreases (suppresses)

8.

The colors green, blue and purple are _________ colors.

a)

warm

b)

cool

9.

The colors red, yellow and orange are ______ colors.

a)

warm

b)

cool

10.

Which of the following would NOT be considered a neutral color?

a)

beige

b)

tan

c)

grey

d)

red

11.

Adding yellow pillows and a yellow lamp to a room that is mainly grey in color is an example of which type of color scheme?

a)

neutral

b)

neutral with an accent color

c)

monochromatic

d)

split complementary

12.

A monochromatic color scheme uses tints and shades of ____________.

a)

one color.

b)

two colors.

c)

three colors.

d)

three or more colors.

13.

A series of points connected to form a narrow path describes which Element of Design?

a)

Lines

b)

Space

c)

Color

d)

Texture

14.

When lines come together to enclose an area, _________ is formed.

a)

color

b)

shape

c)

texture

15.

The area within a shape is ______________.

a)

color

b)

line

c)

texture

d)

space

16.

The feel, appearance or consistency of an object is called _________.

a)

shape

b)

space

c)

texture

d)

color

17.

Vertical lines lead the eyes up and down and make objects appear _____________.

a)

shorter and wider.

b)

taller and thinner.

18.

Horizontal lines lead the eyes from side to side and make objects appear ___________________.

a)

shorter and wider.

b)

taller and thinner.

19.

Gathered skirts and dresses, full sleeves, and pants with wide legs are all examples of which type of shape?

a)

natural

b)

tubular

c)

full

d)

bell

20.

Clothing that fits close to the body and emphasizes the natural waistline is an example of which type of shape?

a)

natural

b)

tubular

c)

bell

d)

full

21.

T/F: Tidying guru, Marie Kondo, suggests you should only keep items that spark joy for you.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

This type of texture has qualities that one can physically touch, like real fur on a cat.

a)

actual

b)

implied

23.

This type of texture is the illusion of a texture created through drawing techniques or computer software.

a)

actual

b)

implied

24.

A drawing or painting of a plant where its leaves are made to look like real leaves is an example of which type of texture?

a)

actual

b)

implied

25.

T/F: The Elements of Design can be used individually or in combination to create different visual effects in fashion and in home design.

a)

True

b)

False