ELEMENTS OF ART
Which element of art can be curved, straight, thick, or thin?
What is Line?
What are the three primary colors?
What are Red, Blue, Yellow?
What document or tool do designers use to collect inspiration, colors, and textures before designing?
What is a Mood Board?
What does silhouette mean in fashion?
What is the overall shape or outline of a garment?
Which element uses light and dark to create contrast?
What is Value?
What do we call colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel?
What are Complementary colors?
What term describes the relationship between the size of different parts of a garment?
Answer: What is Proportion?
What is a croquis used for?
What is sketching clothing on a fashion figure?
Which type of line creates a calm or restful feeling in a design?
What is a Horizontal line?
What colors are created by mixing two primary colors?
What are Secondary colors?
What is the design term for repeating elements like color, shape, or pattern to create unity?
What is Repetition?
What is the first step a designer should take before sketching a new outfit?
Answer Examples:
Understand the client
Identify purpose
Research inspiration
Define theme
Breaking an object into basic shapes is an example of using which element?
Answer: What is Shape?
Your client wants an outfit that feels energetic and attention-grabbing for a performance. Would you use analogous or complementary colors — and why?
Complementary colors — they create strong contrast and visual impact
Why do professional designers start sketches with simple shapes instead of details?
To establish proportion, structure, balance, and overall form before adding detail
Why is understanding your target audience important in fashion design?
It affects style, colors, fit, price, and functionality
A jacket design looks “flat” and boring. Which TWO elements could you adjust to add visual interest?
Possible Answers:
Value (add highlights/shadows)
Texture (fabric surface)
Line (direction/movement)
Shape (silhouette change)
Name one way designers use color to communicate mood in fashion.
Answer examples: Emotion, season, energy, vibe, temperature
What principle of design is used to make one part of an outfit stand out the most?
What is Emphasis?
Your client wants a fall outfit that feels “cozy but stylish.” Name THREE design choices that would help achieve this.
Example Answers:
Warm color palette
Layering
Textured fabrics
Relaxed silhouette
Earth tones
Soft shapes