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Digital Art and Design Modules 5-8 Final Study Guide

Total questions: 119

Worksheet time: 2hrs 52mins

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Class
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1.

Zoetrope is a form of animation because it...

(a)  

2.

Zoetrope had very simple figures because it could only show movement for (a)   figure or scene

3.

In 1917, Argentina produced the first animated film, El Apóstol, about a politician who went to heaven. This showed that early animation was not seen as a genre for children’s movies:

a)

true

b)

false

4.

Animating was a slow and time-consuming concept, so animation in the 1920s largely consisted of (a)   films.

5.

(a)   used more than one image for each scene because it allowed for background scenes to be used multiple times.

6.

The number of frames per second used in animation has (increased, decreased, remained the same) (a)   .

7.

The image shows (a)   from an animation where the arm is swinging forward then backward.

8.

(a)   was both the last Disney film to use cels and the first to use computer animation. ((This suggests that the animation that came next depended entirely on computer animation. ))

9.

The first step in making a flip book is to decide the number of (a)   .

10.

If you make a flip book that has more than one moving figure, you should be prepared to draw both multiple times. It’s important to keep flip books (a)   . Flip books are similar to stop motion photography because it requires very similar images played rapidly in order.

11.

Unlike traditional animation, ________ ________ requires 3D figures. It is still considered animation because it creates movement from still frames.

(a)  

12.

Stop motion is simpler than animation because it can use household (a)   instead of drawings.

13.

Stop motion and traditional filmmaking both require (a)   for the characters.

14.

It is important that the camera stays stationary when you are taking pictures for stop motion films because movement of the camera means that the (a)   will not line up.

15.

If you moved figures a lot instead of a little in the stop motion process, the action would appear (a)   and unnatural.

16.

The history of digital animation began in 1946 because that was the creation of the first (a)   .

17.

Sketchpad was one of the earliest programs and helped with animation because it allowed drawings to be recorded on (a)   . Sketchpad could draw a fully animated cartoon if the cartoon was very simple and in black and white.

18.

Improvements in computer interface meant more complex information could be inputted for (a)   .

19.

It took a long time to enter information into older versions of computers because all animation had to be (a)   instead of drawn.

20.

When it comes to animation, (a)   means what an animated figure moves through.

21.

When it comes to animation, (a)   means what an animated figure moves through.

22.

In this image, space is shown by.... (a)  

23.

In this image what are the layers of clouds?

(a)  

24.

How many of the visible squares in this image of Sponge Bob would need to be programmed on a computer?

(a)  

25.

The benefit in using lo-res pixels like Sponge Bob would allow the app to require (a)   . In High-res pixel images, the pixels are larger, so they take up much more space. Pixels were used in early animation and still used today.

26.

CGI graphics: every aspect of the image needs to be (a)   . CGI can speed up the animation process because once programs are created, they speed up the process. 3D CGI animation creates more realistic images than 2D figures because it allows for much more shadow, texture, and other 3D techniques.

27.

This image is of a 3D _ _ _ image.

(a)  

28.

A full figure needs to be created in 3D animation so that it can (a)   naturally; therefore, a 3D animator needs to design the back of the figures even if the audience never sees the back.

29.

If an artist does not (a)   their work, then others can use it. Pirated music/movies that are downloaded means that those who created them do not get paid. Copyright is one way that companies control the content associated with their brands.

30.

Animation has some simple apps you can use at home without special equipment, such as Animaker that was shown for Unit 5 activity. Animation is used in many ways, not just in movies and video games. 3D animation requires a lot of attention to (a)   .

31.

(a)   can set the tone of a scene in a movie or a commercial. For example, low and slow describes the sound used to build suspense in a horror movie. Candy commercial music would probably be something upbeat and cheerful. Rhythm is a form of sound. If you speed up or slow down rhythm, it can build tension in movies or films.

32.

Sound without rhythm: (a)   .

33.

(a)   make sure that the “sound matches the movements” of characters and other objects in the film. This means that the sound needs to be perfectly coordinated with motion. Often when we are watching movies or television, we do not notice all of the sounds that the sound engineer has added. When well done, they do not stand out and add to the experience.

34.

(a)   : create an earworm to make your jingle memorable. The chorus of hit song is another example of earworms.

35.

Early music humans made was made using the (a)   , leaving no evidence behind.

36.

An a cappella group is no (a)   /singing only.

37.

Music can represent (a)   , such as with jazz and mariachi. Jazz brought together a lot of cultural and musical influences to create a new genre.

38.

1980’s: new (a)   let artists incorporate synthesizers and electronic equipment into their music.

39.

Musical theater combines songs and plays. The benefit of adding (a)   to drama is that music can be used to convey emotion very powerfully.

40.

The (a)   can create the sounds of many percussion instruments, so a musician might choose to use it over traditional percussion instruments.

41.

The only way to experience music in the early 1800’s was to experience it (a)   , so that’s why people's exposure to music was limited in the early 1800s.

42.

(a)   invented a record player that became the basis of modern record players. He invented a record player that became the basis of modern record players.

43.

Recording and record-making emerged with the invention of the (a)   .

44.

(a)   : created the highest demand for sound effects, it was a good vehicle for news because it could broadcast live and provide information quickly, it helped to develop the sound engineering industry because they used sound in the same ways that contemporary films do. It was a more significant innovation than the Victrola because it allowed for a variety of live entertainment.

45.

Louis Armstrong's career shows him as a very talented and versatile performer.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Elvis Presley: incorporated many (a)   of the era.

47.

The Beatles emerged in Britain during the same era that rock and roll was sweeping the American music scene. The fact that both countries embraced a similar style of music in the same era suggests that both nations were subject to similar (a)   influences.

48.

A channel like MTV could not have been developed in the 1950s because there were very few (a)   , so each provided a variety of programming.

49.

The history of music indicates that new (a)   create new ways to spread and share music.

50.

The popularity of music videos has declined since the 1980s because the (a)   has created so many new options for music that videos became less relevant.

51.

Today, many (a)   are actually a combination of sounds that have been blended. This was not possible in previous eras because technology did not allow sounds to blend in this way.

52.

Mixing consoles are now very sophisticated. Sound engineers still need to use their techniques to replicate sounds for film and television because the mixing consoles need sounds to work with.

a)

true

b)

false

53.

Imagine that a sound engineer has been asked to produce the sound of a dog barking. The sound engineer needs to know the size of the dog and the circumstances to make it believable because these factors would determine the (a)   and intensity of the bark.

54.

Sounds are often added after scenes are filmed because many of the sounds needed might not be present when the scene is filmed. Sound engineers reproduce sound in studios. They also need to consider getting the volume right so that it blends in the scene when adding sound to videos. Sound engineers need to know how to create diverse sounds with (a)   objects.

55.

Some pieces of art that critics would say are visually (a)   and have a relatable message, like Edvard Munch’s The Scream speak to viewers long after the life of the artist and become iconic works.

56.

Artists need to learn to think like art critics because they should understand the standards by which their work will be (a)   .

57.

A play can’t be evaluated with the same standards as a painting because they are different (a)   with distinct purposes.

58.

Technical skills for art include use of color, but art is often in black and white. This says the list of skills are more (a)   than rules meant to apply to every piece.

59.

What is the BEST technical critique of the image of the city below?

(a)  

60.

On which feature of this painting would a critic be MOST likely to focus?

(a)  

61.

Why does the cat’s paw look unusually large in this photograph?

(a)  

62.

An artist can break the rules if it enhances the art or adds a creative twist.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

Imagine that you see a piece of art that makes you angry or uncomfortable. Is that a successful piece of art?

(a)  

64.

One person might love a piece of art while another individual finds it offensive. Why is this the case?

(a)  

65.

What is the right way to begin a piece of art?

(a)  

66.

An example of form in art:

(a)  

67.

What is the content of this picture?

(a)  

68.

If you want to create a piece of art that expresses the horror of war and reflects one’s experience as a soldier. In order to choose the right (a)   , you need to consider which medium best expresses the message.

69.

Abstract art is harder to critique than some other forms of art because many of the standards usually used to judge art (a)   .

70.

Abstract art appears so much in digital art like screen savers because abstract art is often (a)   .

71.

Making art is a creative process. It’s important to develop a plan because artists need to have the right (a)   for their vision on hand.

72.

Tatiana has been asked to create a program for a conference. Those attending the conference will be scholars that specialize in the history of the later 1800s, so her boss has asked her to create a building from this era. Given her audience, Tatiana would want to focus on the details of the building so they are (a)   accurate.

73.

What is a disadvantage of artists who create work without a commission or for commercial purposes? There is no guarantee that this kind of art will (a)  

74.

Is it important that commercial art follows artistic principles like the elements of design? (a)   , these guidelines apply to commercial art.

75.

Why do digital artists need to keep in mind how other digital artists will critique their work? These are their peers and will help set (a)   in the field.

76.

What is the difference between an art critic and an individual with an opinion? (a)   have an established set of standards about how they judge art.

77.

Imagine you are reading a critique of the art pictured here and it says, “The sculpture is a bright, metallic purple dog created in the style of a balloon animal by artist Jeff Koons.” What part of the critique does this belong in?

(a)  

78.

What is the purpose of a description in a critique of the art?

(a)  

79.

Imagine that an art critique forgot to include the description of the art. What problem would it create for those reading the review?

(a)  

80.

Georgia wants to be an art critic, but she does not know much about art. Her friend suggests that she take a basic art class so that she can understand the basic principles. What part of art critique will this help her with?

(a)  

81.

Eliza is at a museum that has an outdoor sculpture garden with her friend Amos. She sees Amos touching one of the sculptures and tells him that is not is a good idea. Amos says that it is not a big deal because the art is outside, exposed to the elements; therefore, it is not like just touching it will ruin it. Is Amos correct?

(a)  

82.

The development of digital art created abstract art:

a)

True

b)

False

83.

Digital art is often created using a layering technique:

a)

True

b)

False

84.

Art critics can include their opinions of a work in their review:

a)

True

b)

False

85.

Johanna has created a sculpture of a human-like figure out of old car parts. The torso is an old television set that plays a video of cars being crushed at a junkyard on a continuous loop. Is this a multimedia piece?

(a)  

86.

Monochromatic = (a)   color.

87.

Color symbolic of sorrow/sadness: (a)   .

88.

What purpose does color serve in this image?

(a)  

89.

Imagine that you have a green lightbulb in a dark room. Will using a colored light appear to change the color of the objects in the room?

(a)  

90.

Why will a rainbow never have a black stripe?

(a)  

91.

Can secondary colors be created without using any primary colors?

(a)  

92.

If you mix all of the colors together, what is the result?

(a)  

93.

What do each of these sections in the color wheel represent?

(a)  

94.

Based on this color wheel, what is orange’s complementary color?

(a)  

95.

Choosing complementary colors is not important when creating a color scheme.

a)

True

b)

False

96.

What is the difference between a hue and a shade?

(a)  

97.

Erika is painting a forest. She wants the trees in the back to be darker. What should she do with her green paint?

(a)  

98.

If you are mixing paint and want to make the color just a little brighter. The best way to do that is by adding a (a)  

99.

Which term BEST describes the value in this image?

(a)  

100.

(a)   : profession concerned with color schemes for decorating spaces. Decorating a preschool? You want cheerful and engaging. Color scheme: primary colors.

101.

An example of mixed media in the digital arts: cartoon with many different kinds of (a)  

102.

(a)   : particularly well suited to mixed media because it generally brings together different materials.

103.

What term BEST describes this work of art?

(a)  

104.

Why might an artist choose to use mixed media?

(a)  

105.

An example of _______ ________might be creating art from materials you find by the side of the road, using anything from bottles and cans to broken car parts to create sculpture.

(a)  

106.

(a)   : an example might be an installation that is a solid wall of televisions. Each is playing a different scene from cartoons from the 1980s so that those walking by the exhibit are bombarded by these different images.

107.

Technology has made multimedia films using both live actors and animated characters much easier to make and has become more common in recent decades. Animated characters began appearing on film with live actors in the early 20th century.

a)

True

b)

False

108.

Which term BEST describes this piece of art?

(a)  

109.

(a)   help artists express themselves because it refines and redefines the meaning of other artists’ work.

110.

If an artist uses a famous work of art to make a statement about the negative impact of what that art represents, this is not a homage. It’s almost always a (a)   .

111.

An example of (a)   : writing a story using characters from a popular novel

112.

(a)   are particularly important in the digital arts because they are an opportunity to demonstrate skills.

113.

A (a)   that shows originality and versatility will appeal to a graphic design company looking to hire artists. It is an important part of getting a job in the digital arts because it is the best way for potential employees to demonstrate their skill.

114.

A sound engineer and is putting together a portfolio. The portfolio should include clips of films with your added ________ _________.

(a)  

115.

Kiran was a digital animator, but he took a few years off while his children were young. Now, he is ready to re-enter the work force. What should he expect has changed in the digital arts during the past few years?

(a)  

116.

Olivia has just finished a two-year program in animation. She is confident that she has mastered all of the computer programs that she needs to know to build a successful career. Should she consider her professional education finished?

(a)  

117.

CGI is one of the most effective ways to capture fantasy creatures on film

a)

True

b)

False

118.

Fanart is one way that art is appreciated and shared by its audience

a)

True

b)

False

119.

If you appropriate another artists work, you do not need permission from that artist

a)

True

b)

False