PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

Question 1

Balance

Answer 1

Objects, colours and other stage elements can be symmetrical, providing an impression of evenness, or asymmetrical, providing an impression of imbalance or discomfort.

Question 2

Contrast

Answer 2

Occurs when there is a marked difference between two aspects of drama. This can be used to focus audience attention or used as a symbol or metaphor. For example, use of contrasting light and dark colours in design.

Question 3

Emphasis

Answer 3

Bringing the audience’s attention to something by making it bigger, stronger, louder, brighter or clearer.

Question 4

Harmony

Answer 4

The arrangement of elements, for example, the use of particular combinations of colours, that create a sense of congruity, order or calm.

Question 5

Movement

Answer 5

The sense of energy and motion created by patterns in design elements.

Question 6

Pattern

Answer 6

The creation of sequences that encourages the audience to anticipate and expect that sequence to continue or change

Question 7

Repetition

Answer 7

The selection of elements to be featured more than once in a performance in order to emphasis of a particular idea or theme

Question 8

scale/proportion

Answer 8

The relationship between the size of objects presented on stage and their relationship with observed reality

Question 9

unity

Answer 9

The sense of connection and belonging created by the sharing of common qualities in the elements of design.

Question 10

Variety

Answer 10

The offering of new patterns to the approach of design and performance