Baseline Intermediate Visual Art
Answer Key **All questions are worth one point each unless otherwise specified.
92 total points.
DNS = Do not Score (personal feedback question)
Directions: Using the word bank, please list the Design Elements and Principles below
(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
____Line_____________
____Shape____________
_____Color___________
____Texture___________
____Value____________
____Form_____________
_____Space____________
___Emphasis______
___Unity_________
___Contrast_______
___Pattern________
___Movement_____
___Rhythm_______
___Balance_______
1.
Define Value as it applies to art. Lightness or Darkness of an object.
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.)
Any object/design that radiates from the center out (sunburst, spiral, target)
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.)
Any object/design that is a mirror image of itself either vertically or
horizontally
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.
Outside line that defines the object.
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.
Drawing objects from life, not from a photograph.
14.
Are you comfortable drawing objects from life? DNS
15.
Explain “sighting” as it applies to Observational Drawing. Why would you use
it?
Using your pencil or other tool (or hand/thumb) to reference the object in
front of you as you draw. Helps with keeping proper proportion.
16.
How many heads high is the average adult? 7 ½ to 8
17.
Have you ever drawn the human figure using a live model before? If so, with
what teacher? DNS
18.
Define Subject Matter. The objects that make up the artwork. “What is it?”
19.
Define Content. The meaning of the artwork. “What is it about?”
20.
Define “Hue”. Color name.
21.
Of the list below, which are neutrals? Circle them.
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. ____red_______________
b. ____blue______________
c. ____yellow____________
23.
Name the three secondary colors. (3 pts.)
a. ____violet_____________
b. ____green_____________
c. ____orange____________
24.
Choose and circle the four correct color schemes from the list below. (4 pts.)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Monogamous
Monochromatic
Analogomatic
Complementary
Triadic
Analogous
Secondary
25.
What color do you get when you mix two complementary colors together?
Grey
26.
What are the three properties of color? (3 pts.)
a. ______Hue_______
b. _______Value_____
c. _____Intensity_____
27.
Any color plus ___white___ will create a tint of that color.
28.
Any color plus ___black___ will create a tone of that color.
29.
Define positive space. Space within the objects in the work of art.
30.
Define negative space. Space around and between objects in a work of art.
31.
Please circle every dry media you have been taught to use in any art setting.
DNS
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. DNS
33.
What is your biggest challenge when you draw? DNS
34.
What media would you like to learn to use in this class? DNS
28.
Name one (or two) things you always wanted to learn to draw. DNS
**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. 