Lizzy Clay

EDUC 450
2 Dimensional Design Test
Class: 2 Dimensional Design
High School Level

Standards/Objectives:
1. Observe and Learn to
Comprehend
2. Envision and Critique to Reflect
3. Invent and Discover to Create
4. Relate and Connect to Transfer

Knowledge Review: you have the opportunity to show me what you know!
With multiple -choice, true/false, drawing what you know, matching and
essay questions! All material has been covered during class, good luck
(even though you dont need it!)
Multiple Choice: (10 points) 1-Observe and Learn to Comprehend
1. The five Elements of 2D design include:
a. Line, Shape, Form, Value, and Space.
b. Shape, Texture, Energy, Value, and Color.
c. Line, Shape, Texture, Value, and Color.
d. Space, Time, Color, Energy and Value.
2. The proportion and arrangement of lights and darks in a composition is
called:
a. Value Distribution.
b. Value Texture.
c. Line.
d. Value Energy.
3. The pencil used for sketching, and is in the middle of the hard to soft
spectrum:
a. HB.
b. 4B.
c. H.
d. B.
4. Contrast is defined as:
a. The repetition of line.
b. The amount of shapes in a 2D artwork.
c. The quality of color.
d. The amount or difference in values.
5. Which of the following answers is a Principle of design:
a. Line, Shape, Unity/Harmony, Scale/Proportion, and Space.

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b. Unity/Harmony, Balance, Scale/Proportion, Emphasis, Contrast.
c. Shape, Texture, Energy, Value, and Color.
d. Space, Time, Balance, Energy and Scale/Proportion.
6. Relative lightness or darkness in an artwork is called:
a. Orientation.
b. Value.
c. Physical Texture.
d. Space.
7. Literally meaning light-dark, it is a way to create illusion of space:
a. Coolness.
b. Color.
c. Chiaroscuro.
d. Perspective.
8. A connection between two points is a(n):
a. Shadow.
b. Unity.
c. Line.
d. Variety.
9. A mathematical system for projecting the apparent dimensions of a 3D
object onto a flat surface is called:
a. Linear Perspective.
b. Shape.
c. Gravity.
d. Depth.
10.
a.
b.
c.
d.

The simplest and most versatile element of design is:

Shadow.
Gravity.
Color.
Line.

True of False: (10 points) 1-Observe and Learn to Comprehend

11.

__T__ Texture is the visual or physical surface of a shape?

12.
__F__ Space, Unity, Balance, Radial symmetry, and Expression
are the five principles of Art.

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13.

__T__ Emphasis gives prominence to a part of a design.

14.
__T__ Trompe LOeil (from a French word) means to fool the
eye.
15.
__F__ Variety can be defined as similarity, oneness,
togetherness and cohesion.
16.
__T__ One-point perspective occurs when the lines receding into
space appear to converge at a single point on eye level.
17.
__T__ The illusion of movement is often created by selecting the
most telling moment in an event.
18.
__T__ Rhythm is created when multiple units are presented in a
deliberate pattern.
19.

__F__ Kinesthetic is the science of stillness.

20.
__T__ Both Communication and expression are affected by
Contrast.

Drawing What You Know: (8 points- 4 points each) 3- Invent and

Discover to Create
21. In the space below, draw and example of what a cast shadow looks like
given the sphere and a light source.

21.

In the space below, draw and example of radial symmetry.

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Matching: (8 points) 1-Observe and Learn to Comprehend

Matching Section 1:
22.___D___ The relative size of visual elements within
and image.

A. Visual Weight

23.___C___ The equal distribution of weight or force

among visual units.

B. Shape

24.___A___ Relative importance of a visual element

within a design.

C. Balance

25.___B___ A flat enclosed area.

D. Proportion

Matching Section 2:
26.___B___ The size of a form when compared with our
own human size.

A. Unity

27.___C___ The softest (darkest) graphite pencil.

B. Scale

28.___A___ Characteristics include similarity, oneness,

togetherness and cohesion

C. 6B

29.___D___ laying in of the action, form, and pose of a

model/figure

D. Gesture Drawing

Essay: (18 points- 6 points each)

2- Envision and Critique to Reflect
Answer the following essay questions with complete sentences. You may use
the back of the page or a separate sheet of paper if you need more space.
Take your time, breathe, you know all of the information!

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When you have finished your test, look over it TWICE BEFORE raising your
hand to turn it in! Happy Knowledge Reviewing
30. Image 1- Write a paragraph using the
following vocabulary words to describe and
analyze what you see: Contrast, Value, Line and
Shape.

Image 1

31. Using Image 2- Using paragraph format: How does the artist use
Chiaroscuro to create a dramatic scene? Give specific examples from the
image!

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Image 2
32. Using Image 3- In at least 2 paragraphs: What does the artist do to
create this one-point perspective for the viewer? How did you incorporate
this technique in your own city drawing?

Image 3

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Bonus: (Maximum of 3 points added to your test score)

(Must answer all questions to receive any bonus credit)
4-Relate and Connect to Transfer
(0.5 possible) How can you incorporate the knowledge we have learned from
2D design into your every day life?

(0.5 possible) How would you incorporate what you have learned from 2D
Design into a 3D artwork?

(0.5 possible) What was your favorite medium and why?

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(0.5 possible) What do you want to know more about? (Be Specific- an artist,
a technique, a medium)

(1 possible) If you were to become the teacher of this class- What would you
change? What would you keep the same? AND WHY??

Essay Rubrics
Essay 1

1- Basic

2- Developing

3- Proficient

4- Advanced

1- Basic

2- Developing

3- Proficient

4- Advanced

LengthParagraph
includes 4 to
5 sentences
with a clear
topic and
conclusion
Used
vocabulary
words
(Contrast,
Value, Line
and Shape)
with correct
definitions.
Other:

Essay 2

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LengthParagraph
includes 4 to
5 sentences
with a clear
topic and
conclusion
Used
Chiaroscuro
definition
correctly in
essay.
Gave 3
examples of
how
Chiaroscuro is
used in the
image.
Other:

Essay 3
Length- 2
Paragraphs
includes 4 to
5 sentences
each with a
clear topic
and
conclusion
Describe how
the artist
used one
point
perspective
to draw the
city.
Use specific
details from
own artwork
to show
understandin
g of how to

1- Basic

2- Developing

3- Proficient

4- Advanced

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use one-point
perspective.
Other: