Elements and Principles of Design

Principles and Elements Category 1

100

This element is created when a point moves through space.

line 

200

Red, blue, and yellow are known as these types of colors

Primary C

300

The way visual weight is distributed in a design can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial.

Balance

400

This principle occurs when elements are repeated to create movement

Rhythm

500

This element refers to the surface quality of an object, which can be rough, smooth, or soft.

texture

Principles in Action Category 2

100

I make your eyes dance across a design with curvy, wavy, and natural-looking patterns. What type of rhythm am I?

Flowing Rhythm 

200

I bring excitement to a design by repeating elements in a structured or flowing way. What am I?

RHYTHM 

300

I lead the viewer’s eye to the most important part of a design. Sometimes, I shine like a spotlight! What am I?

Emphasis 

400

This type of rhythm alternates two or more elements in a structured pattern.

Alternating Rhythm  

500

A type of rhythm that mimics the movement of waves or flowing fabric.

Flowing Rhythm 

Name the Element Category 3

100

I can be thick, thin, wavy, or straight. Artists use me to create movement in a design. What am I?

Line

200

In a painting, circles, squares, and triangles repeat in no particular order. What type of rhythm is used?

Random Rhythm 

300

I can be warm or cool, primary or secondary, but I always make designs stand out. What am I?

colours 

400

A fashion designer creates a dress where the patterns slowly grow from small to large. What type of rhythm is being used?

Progressive Rhythm 

500

I surround an area and come in geometric or organic forms. Without me, a design would be incomplete!

Shape