Understanding Design Principles in Art

What is the term used to describe the way one element stands out on the page?

• Contrast

• Emphasis

• Balance

• Alignment

Which design principle refers to the difference between two or more elements, such as bright and dark colours or big and small objects?

• Proportion

• Movement

• Contrast

• Repetition

What is the purpose of white space in a design?

• To add more elements to the page

• To create patterns

• To prevent the page from becoming overcrowded

• To make the design symmetrical

Which design principle directs our eyes to scan from one element to the next?

• Movement

• Balance

• Alignment

• Emphasis

How can repetition be used in design?

• To create white space

• To bring patterns or rhythms

• To make elements stand out

• To align objects

What does proportion refer to in design?

• The way elements stand out

• The size or quantity of design elements in relation to each other

• The difference between elements

• The breathing space on the page

Which principle involves positioning multiple objects to make the overall design symmetrical or asymmetrical?

• Emphasis

• Balance

• Contrast

• Movement

What does alignment in design help to build?

• Patterns

• Relationships between objects and the X and Y axis

• White space

• Proportion

Which of the following is NOT a principle of design mentioned in the prompt?

• Emphasis

• Texture

• Movement

• Repetition

What can white space be in terms of colour?

• Only white

• Any colour

• Only black

• Only grey