Basics of 2-D Design

Question 1 of 17

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Formal Content

Select one of the following:

type of visual content that is at work in a work of art or any commercial design; information that relies on the visual nature of the elements of design/unit forms and principles of visual organization.
represents an idea that is beyond the element's appearance; e.g. the clock face represents a feeling of time pressure
tells a story that may be historical, religious or commercial; e.g. a story presented in "The Crucifixion of St. Peter" by Caravaggio

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Question 2 of 17

1

What design elements do you observe in this picture?

Select one or more of the following:

implied lines
organic shapes
value including dramatic value contrast
proportion and scale
symbol of the cross
color

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Question 3 of 17

1

What design elements do you observe in this picture?

Select one or more of the following:

lines
shapes including positive and negative shapes
variety of textures
vibrant color
value although it is reduced to extremely contrasting values: the lightest and the darkest

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Question 4 of 17

1

What design elements do you observe in this picture?

Select one or more of the following:

textures and patterns
color
variety of shapes
volume
figure/ground reversal

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Question 5 of 17

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Horizontal lines are typically the most static. Vertical lines imply potential change. When verticals adhere to the edge of the design, they become tethered and thus
lose mobility. Free-floating verticals, on the other hand, seem ready to topple at any moment. Diagonal lines and curving lines are generally the most dynamic.

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Question 6 of 17

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Implied line is a suggested line created through the alignment of unconnected forms.

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Question 7 of 17

1

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( Synergy, Closure, Gestalt ) is defined as the whole is different than the sum of its parts

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Question 8 of 17

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❌, including soft edged shapes, gradations, and transparencies, can increase the complexity of the design and encourage multiple interpretations.

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Low-definition shapes

Geometric shapes

Curvilinear shapes

Representational shapes

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Question 9 of 17

2

Choose images composed of non-representational shapes.

Select one or more of the following:

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Question 10 of 17

1

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Between ( non-objective, figurative, curvilinear ) and ( representational, positive, negative ) shapes – these two extremes, ( abstract, figurative, objective ) shapes are derived from visual reality but are distilled or transformed, reducing their resemblance to the original source.

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Question 11 of 17

1

A shape distinguished from the background is called a negative shape, or ground. The surrounding is called the positive shape, or figure.

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Question 12 of 17

2

The following are principles of Gestalt. Choose all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Unity
Closure
Scale
Figure/Ground relationship
Similarity
Contination
Proximity
Visual motif

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Question 13 of 17

1

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( Principles of design, Elements of design, Unit forms ) are general compositional rules or concepts used
to organize the elements that form a work of art

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Question 14 of 17

2

The following are the principles of art:

Select one or more of the following:

Volume
Harmony
Economy
Emphasis
Space and texture
Balance
Variety
Picture Plane
Scale and Proportion
Rhythm and Movement

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Question 15 of 17

1

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( Economy, Emphasis, Abstraction ) is an organizing concept that points to the use of only what is needed to create an intended affect in a work of art/design.

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Question 16 of 17

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An equilibrium of weight or force among visual components
in a composition is known as visual balance. There two types of balance used in organizing an image: symmetrical and asymmetrical.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 17 of 17

1

(Implied) Movement uses deliberate visual pathways
to help direct the viewer’s attention to areas of particular
interest in a work of art.

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Basics of 2-D Design

Question 1 of 17

Formal Content

Select one of the following:

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Question 2 of 17

What design elements do you observe in this picture?

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 17

What design elements do you observe in this picture?

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 17

What design elements do you observe in this picture?

Select one or more of the following:

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Question 5 of 17

Select one of the following:

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Question 6 of 17

Implied line is a suggested line created through the alignment of unconnected forms.

Select one of the following:

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Question 7 of 17

Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.

Synergy Closure Gestalt( Synergy, Closure, Gestalt ) is defined as the whole is different than the sum of its parts

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Question 8 of 17

❌, including soft­ edged shapes, gradations, and transparencies, can increase the complexity of the design and encour­age multiple interpretations.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 9 of 17

Choose images composed of non-representational shapes.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 17

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 11 of 17

A shape distinguished from the background is called a negative shape, or ground. The surrounding is called the positive shape, or figure.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 17

The following are principles of Gestalt. Choose all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

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Question 13 of 17

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Principles of design Elements of design Unit forms( Principles of design, Elements of design, Unit forms ) are general compositional rules or concepts used to organize the elements that form a work of art

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Question 14 of 17

The following are the principles of art:

Select one or more of the following:

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Question 15 of 17

Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.

Economy Emphasis Abstraction( Economy, Emphasis, Abstraction ) is an organizing concept that points to the use of only what is needed to create an intended affect in a work of art/design.

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Question 16 of 17

An equilibrium of weight or force among visual components in a composition is known as visual balance. There two types of balance used in organizing an image: symmetrical and asymmetrical.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 17

(Implied) Movement uses deliberate visual pathways to help direct the viewer’s attention to areas of particular interest in a work of art.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

( Synergy, Closure, Gestalt ) is defined as the whole is different than the sum of its parts

❌, including soft edged shapes, gradations, and transparencies, can increase the complexity of the design and encourage multiple interpretations.

( Principles of design, Elements of design, Unit forms ) are general compositional rules or concepts used
to organize the elements that form a work of art

( Economy, Emphasis, Abstraction ) is an organizing concept that points to the use of only what is needed to create an intended affect in a work of art/design.

An equilibrium of weight or force among visual components
in a composition is known as visual balance. There two types of balance used in organizing an image: symmetrical and asymmetrical.

(Implied) Movement uses deliberate visual pathways
to help direct the viewer’s attention to areas of particular
interest in a work of art.