Media Arts Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does DPI stand for in media arts?

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Dots Per Inch

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The term "frame rate" refers to:

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The number of images displayed per second in a video.

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A bitmap graphic is made of:

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Pixels and is resolution-dependent.

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What is the aspect ratio of a standard HD video (1920x1080)?

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16:9

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In typography, kerning is:

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The adjustment of space between individual letters.

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Unlike bitmap graphics, vector graphics are:

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Scalable without losing quality.

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What does CMYK stand for in printing?

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Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black

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The Rule of Thirds is:

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A compositional guideline for visually pleasing design.

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copyright law that allows people to use someone else's copyright protected work, without permission in a limited way, but still fair to the owner/creator

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Fair Use

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a way artists give permission for their work to be shared and used in specific ways, for free (often abbreviated as cc)

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Creative Commons