AVI 1O1 Test: Colour Theory, Elements and Principles of Design
Name: _________________________
TOTAL
1. List the Primary Colours
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a) _______________
b) _______________
c) _______________
2. List the Secondary Colours
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a) _______________
b) _______________
c) _______________
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3. Other than primary and secondary colours, what are the other colours called on the
colour wheel? For example, red-orange.
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4. Define the following terms and give an example.
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a) Monochromatic
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b) Analogous
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c) Complementary
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5. What is a tint?
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6. What is a shade? /1
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7. In the following colour groups, what colour scheme is created?
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a) Red, Green ________________________________________________________
b) Red, Dark Red, Light Red ____________________________________________
c) Purple, Yellow _____________________________________________________
d) Red, Red-Orange, Orange, Orange-Yellow _______________________________
8. List the Elements of Design:
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a) ____________________ b) ____________________
d) ____________________ e) ____________________
c) ____________________
f) ____________________
9. What are the three characteristics of colour? Define each characteristic.
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a) _______________: ___________________________________________________
b) _______________: ___________________________________________________
c) _______________: ___________________________________________________
10. What are two types of shape? /2
a) ______________________________________________
b) ______________________________________________
11. What is the difference between actual and simulated texture?
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12. List the Principles of Design
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a) ____________________ b) ____________________
d) ____________________ e) ____________________
g) ____________________ h) ____________________
c) ____________________
f) ____________________
i) ____________________
13. Which Principle of Design creates a feeling of harmony or completeness within the
artwork?
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14. What Principle of Design is the path the viewer’s eye takes
through the artwork?
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15. In the space below draw an example of
2 Elements of Design and 2 Principles of Design.
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Element or Principle of Design
Element or Principle of Design
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Element or Principle of Design
Element or Principle of Design
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