The Elements and Principles of Design: Quiz Review

- has 3 parts (Visual Reflective Quiz, Multiple Choice Quiz, Short Answer Quiz)

Visual Reflective Quiz – you will be given 4 slides of artwork and will have to identify and explain

briefly 2 elements of design and 2 principles of design that were used successfully by the artist

(4 x 8 marks each = 32 marks)

Multiple Choice Quiz – 12 multiple choice questions about the elements and principles of design

(comes from the definitions discussed when we did the PowerPoint fill-in-the-blanks note) (12

marks)

Short Answer Quiz – 2 questions; you will be given elements and principles to describe in detail

(comes from the definitions discussed when we did the PowerPoint fill-in-the-blanks note) (2 x 4

marks = 8 marks)

The Elements and Principles of Design: Practice Questions

1. Complete the chart by listing the names of each of the elements and principles of design.

The Elements of Design are: The Principles of Design are:

2. Explain the difference between shape, form and space.

3. Explain how lines can be used to create movement.

4. Describe different types of lines and the feelings that they create.

5. Describe the different types of space and how they relate to 2D and 3D works of art.

6. Explain the difference between value/tone and colour.

7. What is the difference between variety, harmony, and unity?

8. What are the different types of balance? How are they similar? How are they different?

9. What’s the difference between rhythm/repetition and emphasis/contrast?

10. How does colour create mood?

11. How can you create variety in a work of art?

12. How can you create rhythm in a work of art?

VISUAL REFLECTIVE QUIZ EXEMPLAR:

ELEMENTS OF DESIGN PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

Element 1: Explanation/Reason: Principle 1: Explanation/Reason:

Element 2: Explanation/Reason: Principle 2: Explanation/Reason:

Vincent van Gogh, The Starry Night, oil on canvas, 1889.