Principles Of Design

Question 1

Balance

Answer 1

Visual weight of a scene.
Asymmetrical relies on audience’s ability to balance and understand a scene without and unrealistic symmetrical repetition

Question 2

Contrast

Answer 2

It shows differences in design components, consisting of two or more elements, one element juxtaposes another

Contrast shows dynamic, juxtaposition and mood

Question 3

Harmony

Answer 3

A combination of different designs and patterns that are visually satisfying.
Harmony creates steadiness in mood

Question 4

Emphasis

Answer 4

Forces a focused attention to a certain section or place of a set

Emphasis is usually executed by concentrations of colours, lighting, shapes and sizes.

Question 5

Movement

Answer 5

A combination of space, value and lines gives that give a sense of symbolic implied symbolisms

Often examples include:
train tracks - symbolic of a journey.
mirrors - symbolic of illusion and dreams.

Question 6

Pattern

Answer 6

An element that is repeated in a recognisable fashion.
Patterns on furniture and designs of background/backdrop allow audiences to depict certain contexts of a play or scene.

Irregular
Semi-regular
Regular

Question 7

Repetition

Answer 7

Element(s) are reused, doesn’t have to form a pattern

Question 8

Rhythm

Answer 8

A form of patterns and repetition to give a sense of rhythm.

Illusions and implications are important

Question 9

Scale/Proportion (size)

Answer 9

The space that an element or prop use within a space.

Proximity: how close things are in a scene
Alignment: arranged in rows

Question 10

Unity

Answer 10

Elements that work together in a holistic way, directions implied.
(GEOMETRIC SHAPES)

Question 11

Variety

Answer 11

Similar to unity using a same element in different ways. (ORGANIC SHAPES)