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ART1013 (Gestalt Principles & Semiotic Theory)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 20mins

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1.

Choose the CORRECT Gestalt Principles used in the picture.

a)

Closure and Continuity

b)

Similarity and Proximity

c)

Closure and Figure and Ground

d)

Similarity and Figure and Ground

2.

Which of the followings represent the use of ONE (1) Gestalt Principle only?

a)

b)

c)

d)

3.

Choose the CORRECT statement about “Proximity” Gestalt Principle.

a)

It is a principle that enables the viewers to view an object from two perspectives: the “figure” and the “ground”

b)

It is a principle that can be used to lead the viewers’ eyes to naturally flow a line or curve, moving from one object to another

c)

It is a principle that can be used to lead the viewers’ eyes to filling the incomplete space or filling in the missing information in order to perceive an object

d)

It is a principle that can be used to place individual elements close to each other, so that the human brain able to perceive them as a cohesive whole (one whole unit)

4.

 This poster design uses the principles of _____________ to achieve visual unity.

a)

Proximity

b)

Repetition

c)

Alignment

d)

Continuity

5.

What does Gestalt Principle suggest?

a)

The importance of symbolism in the visual perception and communication

b)

Learners construct knowledge rather than just passively take in information

c)

We must first see the whole pattern before we notice the individual elements

d)

Human mind is like a computer that is constantly processing and encoding data

6.

According to Semiotic Theory, “Icon” can be defined as _____________.

a)

A sign which implies some other object

b)

An abstract sign that resembles an object

c)

A sign that physically resembles what it stands for

d)

A sign with a conventional or arbitrary relation to the signified

7.

Choose the CORRECT definition of the term of “Symbol” according to Semiotic Theory.

a)

A sign which implies some other object or event

b)

A logical connection to the thing they represent

c)

Same form similarity between sign and object it represents

d)

An abstract or no logical representational connection to the thing they represent

8.

Choose the CORRECT icon of a dog.

a)

b)

c)

d)

9.

The followings are the CORRECT statement about Semiotic Theory, EXCEPT;

a)

It uses “Signifier” and “Signified” to represent meaning of an object.

b)

It is based on the relationship between a sign, an object and a meaning.

c)

It emphasizes the importance of symbolism in the visual perception and communication.

d)

It gives an idea about our mind that making sense of things by seeing a whole rather than the individuals.

10.

Choose the CORRECT index of a fire.

a)

b)

c)

d)