HOUSING AND INTERIOR DESIGN 120 Final Test 2008

Elements of Design Be able to identify the five elements of design and how they can affect a room/house –Space –Line –Texture –Form –Color

Color Be able to label the color wheel…know where each color goes! Understand the difference b/n primary, secondary, and tertiary colors Know what a “shade”, “tint”, and “value” of a color are Do colors affect mood? Explain using examples What are the color schemes? Know each What are some things to conisder prior to choosing a color scheme for a room

Principles of Design Be able to identify the 6 principles of design and how they can affect a room/house –Balance: Symmetrical and asymmetrical –Rhythm: Know the five types –Proportion: What is the “ideal” proportion/ratio? Who first realized that this was the ideal one? –Emphasis: What is a focal point? –Scale: What is the difference between scale and proportion? –Unity/Variety: How do they differ and how do we achieve both?

Floor Plans Open and closed floor plans The 3 zones Be able to shade in the different zones

Kitchen Design The “work triangle” Kitchen layouts: Know the different shapes The history of kitchens Work centers

Backgrounds What makes up backgrounds in a space? What are the choices for each type of background? Why are backgrounds an important part of design?

Landscaping Your field trip to Green Village Know some strategies for designing a landscaping plan Notes from Landscaping video