Typography

What is a "typeface"?

• A typeface is the specific design of letters

• A typeface is a software for editing documents.
• A typeface is a color scheme for text.
• A typeface is a type of font size.

A "front" relates to a letters...

• if the font is Serif or Sans Serif

• the blank side

• the inside content

• size and style

This font is an example of a serif font

• True

• False

What is kerning?

• Kerning is the horizontal space between two consecutive letters or characters.

• Kerning refers to the size of the font used in printing.
• Kerning is the process of selecting colors for a design.
• Kerning is the alignment of text within a paragraph.

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• line height
• ascender
• descender
• baseline

The "decenter" of a letter refers to

• the main stroke of a letterform. This is usually vertical.

• to have text off center

• the part of a letter that goes below the baseline.

• the part of a letter where the stroke connects to the stem.

When designing a poster in Graphic Design, how many fonts should we use?

• No fonts at all
• 4 to 5 fonts
• 1 font

• 2 to 3 fonts

Soft, rounded fonts give a light and friendly feel

• True

• False

What is a monogram logo?

• The name of a person is used in the creation of the logo. Normally their initials

• A photograph of a person

• A design using geometric pattern used in textiles

• A design made up of a combination of one to three letters to create a single symbol.

This font is an example of Serif font

• True

• False