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25 Cards in this Set
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What are the elements of design?
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Color, line, texture, form, shape, space, and pattern.
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What are the principles of design?
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Balance, Rhythm, Unity, Emphasis, Proportion.
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What is the principle repitition?
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A design that is copied or repeated.
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How does texture affect color?
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Smooth surfaces reflect more light so the colors appear lighter and brighter while rough surfaces absorb more light making the colors look darker and less intense
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What do curved lines suggest?
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Curved lines suggest comfort, safety, familiarity, and relaxation
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What is the difference between horizontal, vertical, and radial balance?
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Vertical: The top and bottom parts are equal
Horizontal: The left and right parts are equal Radial: The elements radiate from the design. |
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What do diagonal lines suggest?
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Action, movement, excitement
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What is space?
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The area provided for a particular purpose.
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What are 4 types of rhythm?
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Gradation, repetition, radiation, and continuous line.
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What is an example of asymmetrical balance?
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Parts of design that are not identical but are equal in visual weight.
Example: A large picture on one side of the room and a few smaller items on the other. |
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What is the difference between horizontal and vertical lines?
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Horizontal lines lead the eye from left to right.
Vertical lines lead the eye up and down. |
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What is the golden mean?
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the proportion 3 to 5.
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what is the difference between shape and form?
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shape is 2D and form is 3D.
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What are the 5 types of balance?
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Formal, Informal, Horizontal, Vertical, and Radial.
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What does unity or harmony mean?
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When all the elements and principles of design work together.
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What are the 2 things that texture involve?
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How object feels to the touch and how it appears to feel.
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What are the 4 types of line?
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Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal, and Curved
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What is proportion?
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How the design is visually divided.
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Which of the 5 types of balance suggests excitement or interest?
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Radial balance.
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What is symmetrical balance? Example?
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When both parts are identical.
Example: Butterflies |
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What is emphasis? What is another name for it?
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How one object or item stands out.
Focal point. |
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What happens when you see a continuous line?
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A design that creates a continuous line for your line to follow.
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What is another name for symmetrical balance?
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Formal balance.
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What is another name for asymmetrical balance?
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Informal balance.
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What is the difference between gradation and radiation?
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Gradation: When one element of design changes, by increasing or decreasing in size, or lightening or darkening a color. Radiation: Lines or designs that radiate from a central point.
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