Which of the following best defines space?
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Space consists of lines.
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Space is made up of neutral colors.
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Space surrounds form and any other positive elements.
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Who is Paul Lester?
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A visual commu
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Which of the following best defines space?
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Space consists of lines.
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Space is made up of neutral colors.
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Space surrounds form and any other positive elements.
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Who is Paul Lester?
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A visual communications theorist whose work created the Omniphasism Model.
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A visual communications theorist who developed the practice of incorporating the best methods from previous theories.
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A visual communications theorist whose credo was "The more you see, the more you know".
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A visual communications theorist who placed value on studying the complete range of media production techniques.
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Which statement about scale and proportion is true?
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They are design elements that positively impact the realistic nature of an image.
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They are only applicable in photographic images.
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They both can directly affect our perception of elements in an image.
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Why is proximity a valuable design principle?
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It can enhance viewers' perception of grayscale and unity in a design.
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It can influence and guide how viewers perceive and navigate a design.
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It can help to establish whether an element is the foreground or background.
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Which statement describes an aspect of the transmission model of communications?
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It is also known as semiotics.
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It is used only in the disciplines of art and design.
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The person who wants to communicate is known as the channel.
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Anything that interferes with the process is called noise.
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Which of the following design elements can be used to create texture?
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Dot, shape, and line
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Dot, shape, and space
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Dot, form, and value
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Dot, space, and form
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Which statement accurately analyzes the design principle evident in this painting?
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Balance is shown by the rhythm in the brush strokes.
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Scale is shown by the positioning of the different elements in the painting.
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Contrast is shown by the stark difference in the colors of the elements in the painting.
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How are hues arranged on the color spectrum?
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By saturation
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By value
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By wavelength
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How is asymmetrical balance achieved in the painting below?
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The artist uses visual weight from the ducks opposite the people.
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The artist shows similar objects mirrored across the painting.
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The artist uses a central focal point to create tension.
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The visual communications theory that is used in many disciplines, and concerns itself with the study of signs and symbols, is __________.
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Gestalt theory
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semiotics
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montage theory
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cognitive theory
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How is the element of space used in this photograph?
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The negative space around the woman enables viewers to perceive depth.
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The negative space around the woman appears to be closer to the camera while the woman appears to be in the background.
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The negative space around the woman creates a flat appearance of space with the sky, woman and the ground.
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Which of the following is a description for electromagnetic radiation?
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The unit used to measure light
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Light
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Light with the shortest wavelength
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The color spectrum
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Which of the following is NOT an element of design?
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Texture
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Color
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Value
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Proximity
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Which of the following are the characteristics of dot?
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A dot has balance, proximity, and a position in space.
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A dot has a defined shape, line, and contrast.
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A dot has size, a unified shape, and a position in space.
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A dot has emphasis, plane, and tension.
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Which of the following is a principle of design?
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Dot
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Line
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Pattern
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Emphasis
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Which of the following statements describes the central principle of Gestalt theory?
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The whole is perceived as complete, even if some information is missing.
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The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
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The whole is greater than each part.
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The whole creates a steady flow of direction.
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How does value develop form?
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By using design principles
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By using dramatic lighting
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By using texture and repeating elements
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By using a grayscale between white and black
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Which of the following is the definition of a plane?
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An area that has a width, a height, and a depth.
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The third dimension that differentiates form from shape.
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An area within a surface that extends to a specific direction or position.
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The amount of three-dimensional space occupied by a form.
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Which characteristic is a component of the line element in visual design?
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Shape
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Balance
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Length
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Volume
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How is rhythm shown in this image?
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Rhythm is shown by some squares having lines bordering them on all sides, and others not having any lines bordering them.
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Rhythm is shown by the movement of line (left to right) through the colored squares, with each square smaller than the previous square.
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Rhythm is shown by the color at the start of the line (left) being yellow and the color at the end (right) being purple.
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Which of the following is a visual communications theory that focuses on the viewer using a series of mental processes?
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Omniphasism
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Cognitive theory
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Montage theory
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Gestalt theory
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Contrast is an effective way to create _________ in a design or image.
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a focal point
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a sense of unity
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a sense of rhythm
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Which of the following statements about montage theory is NOT true?
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It was pioneered by filmmakers in Russia.
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It often depends on the use of conflicting or unrelated images.
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It makes use of slow transitions from scene to scene.
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A Russian psychologist, Lev Kuleshov, experimented with montage.
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How do the elements of a design show unity?
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If the elements of a design distract attention from one another
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If the elements of a design work together in harmony
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If the elements of a design are unbalanced
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If the elements of a design lack space
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Which of the following qualities are what make a form three-dimensional?
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Width, height, and depth
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Shape, height, depth
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Width, depth, shape
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Width, height, shape
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Which of the following best defines emphasis?
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Emphasis is the use of a prominent element or focal area in a design.
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Emphasis is the use of different design principles in a design.
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Emphasis is the use of different colors in a design.
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Emphasis is the use of different design elements in a design.
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