design elements + principles

Question 1

Describe the element of line

Answer 1

• a visual element of length
• created by setting a point in motion
• defines the position and direction of the design
• define shapes, convey mood, create perspective and define space

Question 2

describe the element of shape

Answer 2

• external form or outline of an image
• produced by the use of line, value, colour and/or texture

Question 3

describe the element of space

Answer 3

• the area within or between images or elements
• positive space: filled space
• negative space: empty space

Question 4

describe the element of texture

Answer 4

• surface quality of an object
• the feel, appearance, thickness or stickiness of a surface or a substance
• texture is captured in a two-dimensional place
• described using words like rough, silky, pebbly, smooth and shiny

Question 5

describe the element of colour

Answer 5

• hue: name of colour
• value: lightness or darkness of colour
• intensity: amount of pigment a colour has
• temperature: warm or cold colours

Question 6

describe the principle of balance

Answer 6

• elements of design are arranged to create the impression of equality in weight or importance or harmony of design and proportion
• symmetrically
• asymmetrically

Question 7

describe the principle of emphasis

Answer 7

• special attention or importance given to one part of a work of art
• shape of darker value
• achieved through contrast and proportion

Question 8

describe the principle of dominance

Answer 8

• creates a focal point
• the more dominant an element, the more noticeable it’ll be
• the more dominant element will attract the eye and get noticed first

Question 9

describe the principle of unity

Answer 9

• Relationship among the elements that helps all the elements function together
• Gives a sense of oneness to a visual image
• Words/text and images work together to create a meaning
• Helps organising a visual image, facilitating interpretation and understanding
• Achieved by use of similar shapes
• Achieved by use of common pattern
• Achieved by use of common background

Question 10

list the elements of design

Answer 10

• line
• colour
• shape
• texture
• space

Question 11

list the principles of design

Answer 11

• dominance
• emphasis
• unity
• balance