Intermediate Visual Art - Baseline
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**All questions are worth one point each unless otherwise specified. 92 total points.
Directions: Using the word bank below, please list the Design Elements and Principles
(14 pts.)
Contrast, Shape, Movement, Color, Emphasis, Balance, Contour,
Stigmata, Line, Unity, Pattern, Cunundrum, Form, Texture, Rhythm,
Monochromatic, Space, Value, Propensity, Hue, Primata, Intensity
Elements of Design
Principles of Design
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1.
Define Value as it applies to art.
2.
The type of balance seen when one side of the composition mirrors the other
side is:
a. Asymmetrical
b. Radial
c. Symmetrical
3.
Draw an example of radial balance. (3 pts.)
4.
The type of balance where one side of the vertical axis is different from the
other side is:
a. Asymmetrical
b. Radial
c. Symmetrical
5.
Draw an example of symmetrical balance. (3 pts.)
6.
Balance is a design ____________________.
a. Element
b. Principle
c. Article
7.
Describe in detail, the American flag in this room. (5 pts.)
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8.
In the box below, draw a pattern based on something you see in the room.
(5 pts.)
What did you base your pattern on and where in the room is it located?
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9.
Define contour line.
10.
Draw an example of hatching. (3 pts.)
11.
Draw an example of cross-hatching. (3 pts.)
12.
Draw an apple using stippling method of adding value to make the object
appear 3-D. (3 pts.)
13.
Explain Observational Drawing.
14.
Are you comfortable drawing objects from life?
15.
Explain “sighting” as it applies to Observational Drawing. Why would you use
it?
16.
How many heads high is the average adult?
17.
Have you ever drawn the human figure using a live model before? If so, with
what teacher?
18.
Explain the art term Subject Matter.
19.
Explain the art term Content.
20.
Define “Hue”.
21.
Of the list below, which are neutrals? Circle them. (4 pts.)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Lavendar
Grey
Yellow-Orange
Green
Black
Turquoise
White
Brown
22.
Name the three primary colors. (3 pts.)
a. _____________________
b. ______________________
c. ______________________
23.
Name the three secondary colors. (3 pts.)
a. ______________________
b. ______________________
c. ______________________
24.
Choose and circle the four correct color schemes from the list below.
(4 pts.)
a. Monogamous
b. Monochromatic
c. Analogomatic
d. Complementary
e. Triadic
f. Analogous
g. Secondary
25.
What color/neutral do you get when you mix two complementary colors
together?
26.
What are the three properties of color? (3 pts.)
a. _________________
b. _________________
c. _________________
27.
Any color plus _____________ will create a tint of that color.
28.
Any color plus ___________________ will create a tone of that color.
29.
Define positive space.
30.
Define negative space.
31.
Please circle every dry media you have been taught to use in any art setting.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Graphite
Pen & Ink
Ballpoint pen
Charcoal pencil
Charcoal stick
Colored pencil
Soft Pastel
Soft Pastel pencil
White pencil on black paper
32.
Name one thing you feel you are really good at drawing.
33.
What is your biggest challenge when you draw?
34.
What media would you like to learn to use in this class?
28.
Name one (or two) things you always wanted to learn to draw.
**You should have a piece of artwork in front of your for the next two questions. If
you do not, please ask your teacher for one now.
29.
Look at the artwork in front of you. Analyze its composition using the elements
and principles of design. (10 pts.)
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30. Again look at the artwork in front of you. Interpret its meaning. Be sure to refer to
details in the artwork. (10 pts.)
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35.
Draw the image below on paper provided. Use a 4 x 5 inch picture plane.
Keep the proportions correct so the finished image is inside the picture plane.
Please do your VERY best.
36.
Please choose ONE image below and draw it using NEGATIVE SPACE only.
Use a 4 x 5 inch picture plane and shade the negative space so it is gray and
the positive space is white. Keep proportions correct. The image should fit
inside the picture plane. Please do your VERY best. 