Composition & Design Elements in Photography

Composition & Design Elements in Photography

Multiple Choice

A photographer should position the focal point in the _____ for optimal composition

• middle

• top third

• bottom third

• intersecting lines on rule of three grid

Multiple Choice

A point of view composition where the subject is photographed from above making it appear weaker is called ______.

• Birds eye

• Worms eye

• Level

• Perspective

Multiple Choice

A point of view composition where the subject is photographed from below making it appear larger than usual is called ______.

• Birds eye

• Worms eye

• Level

• Perspective

Multiple Choice

A composition technique where the photographer crops in to reveal a hidden picture inside another picture is called _____.

• Picture in a picture

• In camera crop

• Framing

• Rule of Thirds

Multiple Choice

A composition technique where the photographer uses natural foreground to enhance or surround a focal point in the background is called _____.

• Picture in a picture

• In camera crop

• Framing

• Rule of thirds

Multiple Choice

A composition technique which involves an imaginary grid of horizontal and vertical lines is called _____.

• Picture in a picture

• In camera crop

• Framing

• Rule of thirds

Multiple Choice

A composition technique where the photographer zooms in and fills the frame to avoid clutter is called _____.

• Picture in a picture

• In camera crop

• Framing

• Rule of thirds

Multiple Choice

A photographer can capture perspective in the following ways:

• Elements that appear smaller in the distance

• Contrast from side lighting

• Converging lines

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

The main subject of the photograph where the eye is drawn to and is always in focus is called the _____.

• Focal point

• Mergers

• Convergence

• Perspective

Multiple Choice

When parallel lines appear to meet in the distance, this technique is known as _____.

• Focal Point

• Contrast

• Convergence

• Perspective

Multiple Choice

The eye tends to prefer composition influenced by the number _____.

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 2

Multiple Choice

The design principle _____ refers to having more than one element and the elements are very different.

• Variety

• Repetition

• Color

• Dominance

Multiple Choice

The design principle _____ refers to having more than one element displayed over and over again.

• Variety

• Repetition

• Color

• Dominance

Multiple Choice

The design principle _____ refers to the unused or unoccupied area in the photograph.

• Pattern

• Texture

• Rhythm

• Space

Multiple Choice

The design principle _____ depicts repetition of elements.

• Pattern

• Texture

• Rhythm

• Space

Multiple Choice

The design principle _____ refers to combining elements in such a way that they create a feeling of movement.

• Pattern

• Texture

• Rhythm

• Space

Multiple Choice

The art element _____ allows the viewers to ignite their sense of touch, knowing what the subject might feel like.

• Pattern

• Texture

• Rhythm

• Space

Multiple Choice

Lines that draw the viewer's eye to the focal point are called _____.

• Diagonal lines

• jagged lines

• curved lines

• leading lines

Multiple Choice

Lighting that creates an impression of depth (3D) is _____.

• Front lighting

• Side lighting

• Back lighting