Elements of Design Grade 8

____ Name: ________________________________

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Visual Elements of Design Quiz
This quiz is made up of four parts (matching, true/false, multiple choice and constructed response). The first
three portions of the test are worth one mark per question. The personal responses are worth multiple marks
so be sure to answer every part of the question to receive full points. You have one hour to complete the
quiz, please respond to all in pencil.
Best of luck!

Part One Matching (3 marks)

Choose the correct response to each question from the provided word bank. A word can only be used for one response.
Each question is worth one mark.

Word Bank
Balance Colour
Texture Composition
Line Value

1. How shapes are grouped in an image is referred to as:

______________________________________________________________________

2. The feeling of a surface that might be slick, smooth, rough, velvety or bumpy describes:
______________________________________________________________________

3. The difference in a hue ranging from lightest to darkest defines:

______________________________________________________________________

Part Two- True/False (2 marks)

Identify whether each statement is true or false. Circle your response. Each question is worth one mark.

4. The lighting in a photo or video is often a coincidence or product of convenience.

True False

5. The focal point of an image is usually the largest, brightest or lightest part of the entire image.
True False
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Part Three- Multiple Choice (2 marks)
Circle the correct response to each question. Each question is worth one mark.

6. A combination of graphic elements such as sound, colors, angles and composition affects the:
a. Mood, plot, character
b. Emotion, mood, plot
c. Experience, mood, emotion
d. Character, mood, emotion

Use the following source to respond to question 7:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/444097213235186174/

7. The audience that this advertisement is most likely intended for is a:

a. dog
b. dog owner
c. pet owner
d. retail store

Part Four a) Constructed Response (6 marks)

The next three questions require full sentences as a response. For questions 8 and 9 use the sources directly to the left of the
question and respond in the space provided. If necessary, use the reverse of the page. Both question 8 and 9 are worth 3 marks.

http://www.gurl.com/2015/05/07/vintage-retro-food-ads/#1
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8. What is the purpose of the two children being depicted in this advertisement? (2
marks) Who might this advertisement appeal to? (1 mark)

9.What is likely the intended portrayal of this character? (1

mark) How do the camera angle and lighting create this
intended message? (2 marks)

http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=how-well-do-you-know-shrek_1

Part Four- b) Long Answer (7 marks)

Answer the following question in complete sentences adding as much detail relating to the content covered in class as possible.
Read and answer all parts of the question to receive full marks.
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10. From the topics discussed in class, (color, setting, shape, movement, lighting, camera angle, sound,
composition and editing) relate three terms to a source we have looked at it in class. (3 marks) Were these
effects efficient or inefficient in depicting their intended message? (1 mark) Justify your response using full
sentences throughout. (3 marks)
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Teacher Name Mckenzie Matthews

Subject English Language Arts 8 Quiz/Test
Topic/Focus Visual Elements of Design
Blueprint
Question Types Template
Application Constructed Response
,
Knowledge Multiple
Comprehension
Analysis, Outcomes Choice
True/False Matching Essay/Extended Total
Synthesis, Short Answer Answer
Evaluation
1.2.3 Extend
understanding
2 a. identify the purpose,
1 1
Question message and intended 2
Question 7 Question 8
7,8 audience of a
communication and
verify understanding
2.2.1 Experience
various texts
2
d. justify their point of 1 1
Question 2
view and interpretation Question 9 Question 10
9,10
using evidence from a
text
2.1.3 Use textual cues
c. identify and use a
variety of cues to
2 enhance their
understanding of 2
Questions 2
nonprint texts; e.g., Questions 8,9
8,9
colour, setting, shape,
movement, lighting,
camera angle and size
of images
2.3.2 Understand
techniques and elements
b. identify graphic design
techniques, e.g., graphic
2 quality, colour, texture, 2 3
6 1 1 1
Questions sound, camera angle, Questions Questions 8
Questions composition, movement Question 6 1,2,3 Question 9 Question 10
9,10 4,5
1,2,3,4,5,6 and editing, that create
and/or manipulate
emotion, mood and point
of view
6 7 Total 2 2 3 4 2 14