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Stuchell Photoshop ACA - Identifying Design Elements

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A figure, or foreground, is always seen in relation to its ground, what surrounds the figure, or its background 
a)
Gestalt Principle
b)
Contrast
c)
Hierarchy
d)
Proximity
2.
Elements of similar size and shape are distributed around a center point.  It can be vertical, horizontal, or radial.
a)
Asymmetrical Balance
b)
Balance
c)
Symmetrical Balance
d)
Harmony
3.
The adaptation of elements in relation to one another to form a pleasing, coherent whole. Balance and symmetry can be used to achieve this also.
a)
Rhythm
b)
Unity
c)
Harmony
d)
Repetition
4.
Grouping similar elements together in in closeness.  The viewer’s eye sees similar grouped objects as a single unit. 
a)
Unity
b)
Alignment
c)
Balance
d)
Proximity
5.
A way of making something more compelling and interesting. The concept is to take a composition and break it into thirds across your design, 
a)
Rule of Thirds
b)
Using Gridlines
c)
Cropping
d)
Asymmetrical Balance
6.
Is the relative size of nearby design elements and is a powerful tool for creating visual hierarchy and visual interest.
a)
Proximity
b)
Scale
c)
Unity
d)
Alignment
7.
The difference between two nearby elements.  The difference can be color, texture, scale, or shape. 
a)
brightness
b)
balance
c)
contrast
d)
texture
8.
The reuse of identical or similar design elements throughout a design. 
a)
Movement
b)
Unity
c)
Repetition
d)
Rhythm
9.
A strong, regular, repeated pattern, usually of movement or sound
a)
Rhythm
b)
Untiy
c)
Contrast
d)
Balance
10.
Combination of rhythm and repetition causes the illusion of this element.
a)
Rhythm
b)
Movement
c)
Unity
d)
Balance
11.
Arranging the elements in a photo so they “frame” or put into focus the primary subject
a)
Framing
b)
Emphasis
c)
Focal Point
d)
Field of view
12.
A way of organizing design elements in terms of their relative importance.
a)
Hierarchy
b)
Focus
c)
Scaling
d)
Proportion
13.
The proportion, in width to height, of a screen image, a photographic print, or a television or film screen.
a)
dimension
b)
aspect ratio
c)
relationship
d)
field of view
14.
Calling attention to a design element and can be used to create hierarchy.
a)
Emphasis
b)
Framing
c)
Repetition
d)
Rhythm
15.
What is leading?
a)
the vertical space between two lines of type
b)
adding or subtracting of space between two letters or characters
c)
adding or subtracting even amounts of spacing between selected text
d)
increasing or decreasing the width of selected letters
16.
What is kerning?
a)
the vertical space between two lines of type
b)
adding or subtracting of space between two letters or characters
c)
adding or subtracting even amounts of spacing between selected text
d)
increasing or decreasing the width of selected letters
17.
What is tracking?
a)
the vertical space between two lines of type
b)
adding or subtracting of space between two letters or characters
c)
adding or subtracting even amounts of spacing between selected text
d)
increasing or decreasing the width of selected letters
18.
What is horizontal scaling?
a)
the vertical space between two lines of type
b)
adding or subtracting of space between two letters or characters
c)
adding even amounts of spacing between selected text
d)
increasing or decreasing the width of selected letters
19.
What is a serif font?
a)
font style that HAS small hooks, or embellishments at the ends of the strokes and is good for body text.
b)
font style that DOES NOT have small hooks or embellishments at the end of the strokes and is good for body text.
c)
font style that HAS small hooks, or embellishments at the ends of the strokes and is good for headlines and titles.
d)
font style that DOES NOT have small hooks or embellishments at the end of the strokes and is good for headlines and titles.
20.
What is a san serif font?
a)
font style that HAS small hooks, or embellishments at the ends of the strokes and is good for body text.
b)
font style that DOES NOT have small hooks or embellishments at the end of the strokes and is good for body text.
c)
font style that HAS small hooks, or embellishments at the ends of the strokes and is good for headlines and titles.
d)
font style that DOES NOT have small hooks or embellishments at the end of the strokes and is good for headlines and titles.