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28 Cards in this Set
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What are the elements of design
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Line, form, shape, texture, color, pattern, and space
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What are the principles of design
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Unity/harmony, proportion/scale, balance, rhythm, emphasis
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What is the principle repetition?
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A form of rhythm that has a repeating element
Ex. Tile floor |
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How does texture affect color?
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•smooth surfaces reflect more than rough surfaces; making them brighter and lighter
•rough surfaces absorb more light; making them look darker and less intense |
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What do curved lines suggest?
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Feminism; they add a soft and graceful touch
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What is the difference between horizontal, vertical, and radial balance?
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• vertical balance- top and bottom parts are equal
• horizontal balance- left and right parts are equal • radial balance- elements radiate out from design |
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What is the difference between horizontal, vertical, and radial balance?
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• vertical balance- top and bottom parts are equal
• horizontal balance- left and right parts are equal • radial balance- elements radiate out from design |
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What do diagonal lines suggest?
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They suggest action, movement, and excitement
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What is the difference between horizontal, vertical, and radial balance?
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• vertical balance- top and bottom parts are equal
• horizontal balance- left and right parts are equal • radial balance- elements radiate out from design |
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What do diagonal lines suggest?
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They suggest action, movement, and 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 four types of rhythm?
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Gradation, repetition, continuous line, and radiation
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Which of the five types of balance suggests excitement or interest?
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Symmetrical
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What is symmetrical balance? Example?
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When both parts are identical
Example: plants, insects, or humans |
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What is emphasis? What is another name for it?
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How one object or item that stands out
Example: |
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What happens when you see a continuous line?
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It makes your eyes follow it.
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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?
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Informal balance
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What is the difference between gradation and radiation?
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• gradation- design increases or decreases
•radiation- lines or designs radiate from a central point. |
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What is asymmetrical balance? Example?
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Parts of the design are not identical but are visual weight.
Example: a couch on one side but two chairs on the other |
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What is the difference between horizontal and vertical lines?
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• horizontal lines- suggests informality and rest fullness
• vertical lines- adding more height, formality, and strength |
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What is the golden mean?
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3 to 5 ratio
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What are five types of balance?
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• symmetrical
• asymmetrical • vertical • horizontal • radial |
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What is the difference between shape and form?
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• shape- a flat or silhouette image
• form- the outlines edges of a three dimensional object |
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What does unity or harmony mean?
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All the elements and principles of design are working to create harmony
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What are two things that texture involves?
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How the surface feels and appears
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What are the four types of line?
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• vertical
• horizontal • diagonal • curved |
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What is proportion?
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How the design is visually divided
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