Starter Task LO2 12 Visual Language Design Briefs

Which shape can lead the eye in an upward movement?

• Circle

• Inverted triangle

• Square

• Triangle

Material in design is inspired by the physical world and its (a)   ?

• Design

• Image

• Space

• Textures

What is visual language?

• Visual language is a system that communicates through visual elements. It helps use perceive and understand visible signs.

• Visual language is a spoken dialect used in different regions.

• Visual language is a type of programming code for computers.

• Visual language is a method of writing using only numbers.

Bright colours are used for what purpose?

• They attract the eye more quickly.

• They make objects heavier.

• They reduce visibility.

• They absorb more sound.

What shape can create a sense of imbalance and tension?

• Inverted triangles

• Circles

• Squares

• Rectangles

Identify two shapes that can portray strength and stability.

• Squares, Rectangles

• Circles, Ovals

• Triangles, Stars

• Hexagons, Pentagons

Identify two reasons why lines are used in design.

• Any two of the following: Direct the eye to look in a particular direction, Organise and connect elements, Group and separate elements, Divide header from content, Define space.

• To make the design more colorful and vibrant.

• To increase the file size of the design.

• To add random shapes without purpose.

Identify the four main typeface categories.

• Serif, Sans serif, Script, Display.

• Modern, Gothic, Rounded, Handwritten.

• Bold, Italic, Underline, Strikethrough.

• Classic, Digital, Handwritten, Fantasy.

Serif is a formal style of typeface; can you give an example of this font style?

• Times New Roman

• Arial

• Comic Sans

• Calibri

Why should you be looking at other peoples’ work for inspiration?

• Keeps creativity alive, which produces ideas which are ‘fresh’, ‘new’, out of the box or even genius.

• It helps you copy their work directly without any changes.

• It ensures you never make mistakes in your own work.

• It limits your creativity to only what others have done.