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Should the focal point be in the center?
- Should the space be high or low contrast?
- When and how should I group elements?
The third dimension that differentiates form from shape.
- An area within a surface that extends to a specific direction or position.
- An area that has a width, a height, and a depth.
- The amount of three-dimensional space occupied by a form.
Which of the following best defines space?
Space consists of lines.
Space surrounds form and any other positive elements.
- Space is made up of neutral colors.
Which question reflects the consideration of proximity in visual design?
Which of the following is the definition of a plane?
According to the cognitive theory, which is the best example of salience?
Thad began dating Angie six months ago, and now feels like he's falling in love with her.
The sand has texture.
The sand is arranged in a variety of different patterns.
The lines visually repeat and show different forms of movement.
A limited color palette is used.
Pattern is the formation of a consistent arrangement of exact or similar elements.
- Pattern is repetition of space and scale in a symmetrical fashion.
- Pattern is the arrangement of elements by size and color around a form. How is the element of space used in this photograph?
- The negative space around the woman creates a flat appearance of space with the sky, woman and the ground.
- The negative space around the woman appears to be closer to the camera while the woman appears to be in the background.
- The negative space around the woman enables viewers to perceive depth.
They are only applicable in photographic images.
- They both can directly affect our perception of elements in an image.
- They are design elements that positively impact the realistic nature of an image.
Which of the following best defines pattern?
Which statement about scale and proportion is true?
Which of the following is NOT an element of design?
The whole is greater than each part.
The whole creates a steady flow of direction.
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
The whole is perceived as complete, even if some information is missing.
Which of the following statements describes the central principle of
Gestalt theory?
Unity
Line is a design element that is not defined by its direction.
- Line is a dynamic form defined by its length and direction.
- Line is the use of dynamic energy defined by its thickness.
- Line is the use of movement that is defined by its length and direction.
Which of the following best defines the line
element in visual design?
Which of the following visual design elements is featured in this image?
Pupil
Optic nerve
Rods
Which answer correctly identifies the part of the human vision system that is part of the retina?
Visual cortex
Which of the following best defines visual
communications?
A process by which an image focuses on the viewer's personal interpretation and prior experience.
- A process by which an image sells an idea or message to an audience.
- A process by which an image transmits a message to a receiver.
- A process by which an image conveys an idea or message to an audience in order to inform, sell, persuade, educate or entertain.
Why are the trees in the foreground the focal point of
this image?
Because they are presented in black and white.
- Because they are in low contrast to the background.
- Because they are in high contrast to the rest of the image.
- Because they are not centered in the image.
The ripples in the water, paired with the subtle lines in the clouds, create unity.
How is emphasis shown in this image?
Texture is seen on the surface of the yellow center of the flower.
Proximity is used to show distance between the petals of the flower.
The dark bee is contrasted against the bright flower.
Balance is used to show petals of the flower.
It makes use of slow transitions from scene to scene.
- A Russian psychologist, Lev Kuleshov, experimented with montage.
- It was pioneered by filmmakers in Russia.
- It often depends on the use of conflicting or unrelated images.
You can identify the construction of a design so that you can critically evaluate its effectiveness.
Which of the following statements about montage
theory is NOT true?
Why is it important to understand the principles of design?
theory?
Which one of the following statements relates to
Aldous Huxley?
Width, height, and depth
Width, depth, shape
Shape, height, depth
Which statement accurately analyzes the design principle evident in this painting?
Which of the following qualities are what make a form three-
Scale is shown by the positioning of the different elements in the painting.
Balance is shown by the rhythm in the brush strokes.
Contrast is shown by the stark difference in the colors of the elements in the painting.
Credo was “The more you see, the more you know”
Stressed the importance of organization and grouping
Film director who, in the 1920s, pioneered the use of montage
Developed Gestalt theory
Which of the following statements describes the function of the
figure/ground relationship?
It surrounds positive elements.
It differentiates form from shape.
It lays the foundation of the composition.
It enables the viewer to see perceived depth.
Which term is paired correctly with its definition?
Chiaroscuro The subtle use of gradation to create dramatic value
Gradient The ratio of light to dark in an image
