Design Elements & Principles is one of 9 topics in the Grade 11 Consumer Studies CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which design element refers to the three-dimensional version of shape, describing an object's actual volume and structure in space?
Form
Line
Texture
Space
Answer: Form — Form is the three-dimensional version of shape, describing an object's actual volume and structure, such as how a garment drapes on a body.
Easy
2. Which design element is described as either "actual/tactile" (can genuinely be felt) or "visual" (appears textured through pattern, even if smooth to the touch)?
Texture
Colour
Line
Shape
Answer: Texture — Texture refers to surface quality, which can be actual/tactile (genuinely felt, like tweed) or visual (appearing textured through pattern or printing).
Medium
3. Name the design element that refers to the area within, around, above, below or between elements of a design, distinguishing "positive" and "negative" types.
Answer: space — Space refers to the area within/around/between design elements; positive space is occupied by the design, negative space is the empty area around or within it.
