How to answer design terms

Question 1

composition

Answer 1

what you see/reason its there/ impact created due to this
What’s the composition structure - e.g. triangle
Subject matter - natural or man made things
Pose - if person
Focal point

Question 1

texture

Answer 1

what the texture looks like
Bushes/ trees - what motion e.g. circular ones?

Question 2

pattern

Answer 2

the decorative design

Question 3

shape

Answer 3

outlines and shapes - 3D or 2D - gives shadows
All similar shapes - symmetry
Quality of the shape - organic, geometric, angular, fragmented

Question 4

colour

Answer 4

colurs used and why/ what this does
Lots of bright colours - time of day such as summer

Question 5

tone

Answer 5

light/darkness - shadows

Question 6

line

Answer 6

direction of lines - what form it has

Question 7

mood/atmosphere

Answer 7

emotions cretaed - mood/atmosphere

Question 8

form

Answer 8

objects and shapes - arrangement

Question 9

shape

Answer 9

complexity and balance of composition

Question 10

scale

Answer 10

aesthetic element - viewpoint

Question 11

matter imagery/subject matter

Answer 11

small details and effect given through them
Subject matter - natural or man made things

Question 12

style

Answer 12

is it impressionism? what brush strokes used

Question 13

media handling

Answer 13

medium used and the brush strokes types

Question 14

Symbolism

Question 15

Design questions

Answer 15

Function - where worn/placed. How stay positioned and does it get in way
Materials/ techniques
Target audience
Fitness for purpose
Visual impact
Style - shapes/forms. Symmetry/asymmetrical. When used/worn

Question 16

Arrangement:

Answer 16

Comment on symmetry, is it cropped, busy, negative space, leading lines

Question 17

Wearability/ function for jewellery

Answer 17

where does it get worn on the body? Does this work? Consider the outside surfaces, would it catch on clothing, how does it stay in position

Question 18

Style for jewellery

Answer 18

what are the prominent shapes/forms, Is there symmetry/asymmetry, what type
of event might this be worn to, what design style was prominent during this time
period?

Question 19

Colour for jewellery

Answer 19

do the colours contrast, harmonise, relate to the style of the time? Would it
suit many items of clothing, do they add a sense of elegance/glamour?

Question 20

Decoration for jewellery

Answer 20

Is there stones/gems - made for someone rich/uperclass

Question 21

Sources of inspiration for jewellery

Answer 21

the time period
other artists
certain art styles