TSFA EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
Balance - ANSWER-Symmetrical or Asymmetrical. Does it depict the style? If the
design is the correct style, is it visibly balanced from side to side, front to back, top to
bottom? For Asymmetrical: Is the arrangement different or unequal? For Symmetrical: Is
the design mirrored on both sides?
Mechanics - ANSWER-If used, is wire, tape and foam neat ad covered as instructed?
Proportion/Scale - ANSWER-Size of design in relation to container with the number of
flowers assigned? A comparative relationship between components in composition.
Depth/Rhythm - ANSWER-Are flower placements at different levels? Visual movement
through the design achieved by repetition or gradation.
Focal Point/Dominance - ANSWER-Is the visual organization emphasized? Do you see
visual impact or interest to which the eye is drawn?
Form - ANSWER-A configuration of individual component of design. Does the design
create an overall three-dimensional composition?
Line - ANSWER-The visual path that directs the eye through a design. Have the flower
placements created a line for your eye to follow?
Skeleton - ANSWER-Do the first 3 stems establish the line and balance of the design?
Are secondary flowers creating overcrowding in the design?
Foliage - ANSWER-Foliage is used to enhance the directional force of line. Does the
foliage follow the line pattern? Is foliage added to fill space and cover mechanics?
Unity - ANSWER-Oneness of components into harmonious whole which results in a
complete relationship of all parts. Has the design accomplished the oneness of all
components?
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
Balance - ANSWER-Symmetrical or Asymmetrical. Does it depict the style? If the
design is the correct style, is it visibly balanced from side to side, front to back, top to
bottom? For Asymmetrical: Is the arrangement different or unequal? For Symmetrical: Is
the design mirrored on both sides?
Mechanics - ANSWER-If used, is wire, tape and foam neat ad covered as instructed?
Proportion/Scale - ANSWER-Size of design in relation to container with the number of
flowers assigned? A comparative relationship between components in composition.
Depth/Rhythm - ANSWER-Are flower placements at different levels? Visual movement
through the design achieved by repetition or gradation.
Focal Point/Dominance - ANSWER-Is the visual organization emphasized? Do you see
visual impact or interest to which the eye is drawn?
Form - ANSWER-A configuration of individual component of design. Does the design
create an overall three-dimensional composition?
Line - ANSWER-The visual path that directs the eye through a design. Have the flower
placements created a line for your eye to follow?
Skeleton - ANSWER-Do the first 3 stems establish the line and balance of the design?
Are secondary flowers creating overcrowding in the design?
Foliage - ANSWER-Foliage is used to enhance the directional force of line. Does the
foliage follow the line pattern? Is foliage added to fill space and cover mechanics?
Unity - ANSWER-Oneness of components into harmonious whole which results in a
complete relationship of all parts. Has the design accomplished the oneness of all
components?
