Graphic Design Vocab Quiz

Question 1

Line

Answer 1

Horizontal, vertical, diagonal, straight, curved, dotted, broken, thick, thin

Question 2

Shape

Answer 2

2D (two dimensional), flat, geometric (square, circle, oval, triangle), organic (all other shapes)

Question 3

Form

Answer 3

3D (three dimensional), geometric (cube, sphere, cone), organic (all other forms: people animals, tables, chairs, etc.)

Question 4

Color

Answer 4

Relates to the wavelengths of light. Refers to hue, value (lightness/darkness), intensity, saturation (or amount of pigment), and temperature (warm/ cool). Relates to tint, tone, and shade.

Question 5

Value

Answer 5

The lightness or darkness of an image (or part of an image)

Question 6

Texture

Answer 6

The feel, appearance, thickness, stickiness of a surface (e.g. smooth, rough, silky, furry)

Question 7

Space

Answer 7

The area around, within, or between images or parts of an image (relates to perspective). Positive and negative space.

Question 8

Pattern

Answer 8

A regular arrangement of alternating repeating elements, (shapes, lines, colors, or motives)

Question 9

Contrast

Answer 9

The juxtaposition of different elements of design (e.g. rough and smooth textures, light in dark values) in order to highlight the differences and/or create visual interest, or focal point

Question 10

Emphasis

Answer 10

Special attention/importance given to one part of a work of art (e.g. a dot shape and a light composition). Emphasis can be achieved through placement, contrast, color, size, repetition… Relates to focal point

Question 11

Balance

Answer 11

A feeling of balance results when elements of design arranged symmetrically or asymmetric to create the impression of the quality in weight or importance

Question 12

Proportion/ scale

Answer 12

Relationship between objects with respect to size, number, and so on, including the relationship between parts of a whole

Question 13

Harmony

Answer 13

The arrangement of elements to give the viewer the feeling that all parts of the piece form a coherent whole

Question 14

Rhythm/ movement

Answer 14

The use of recurrent elements To direct the movement of the eye through the artwork. There are five types; rhythm, random, regular, alternating, progressive, and flowing. The way all elements are organized to leave the eye to the focal area. Movement can be directed for example along edges and by means of shape and color.

Question 15

Similarity

Answer 15

Similarity occurs when objects look similar to one another. People often perceived them as a group or pattern

Question 16

Continuation

Answer 16

Continuation occurs when the eye is compelled to move through one object and continue to another object

Question 17

Closure

Answer 17

Closure occurs when an object is incomplete, or a space is not completely enclosed. If enough of the shape is indicated, people perceive the whole by filling in the missing information.

Question 18

Proximity

Answer 18

Proximity occurs when elements are placed close together. They tend to be perceived as a group

Question 19

Figure and ground

Answer 19

The eye differentiates an object from its surrounding area. A form, silhouette, or shape is naturally perceived as figure (object), while the surrounding area is perceived as ground (background).