graphic design

Question 1

Pixel-based, image editing and compositioning application which is the de facto industry standard in raster graphics editing.

Answer 1

photoshop

Question 2

Page design and layout for print and digital publishing. It can be used to create digital magazines and publications, print media, books and e-books.

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Indesign

Question 3

Web and mobile design and development application.

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Dreamweaver

Question 4

Interactive animation, game and mobile app design.

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Flash Professional

Question 5

Digital photo processing and editing application.
Track progress

Answer 5

Lightroom

Question 6

Image editing for websites and apps.

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Fireworks

Question 7

Create, edit, convert, digitally sign, encrypt, export and publish PDF documents and forms.

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Acrobat

Question 8

Digital asset management application for centralizing your creative assets.

Answer 8

Bridge

Question 9

Picture Element, it is a square dot that represents the smallest unit displayed on a computer screen. Also, a single point in an electronic image.

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Pixel

Question 10

Individual letters, punctuation, numerals and other elements that are used when setting type. A symbol in writing.

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Characters

Question 11

The small finishing strokes or hairline strokes that project from the main stroke of a letter, e.g. Times New Roman.

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Serif

Question 12

A Typeface without serifs, e.g. Modern.

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Sans serif

Question 13

An imaginary line upon which characters seem to stand

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Baseline

Question 14

Height of lowercase letterform, minus the ascenders and desenders, e.g. “x”.

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X - height

Question 15

Adjusting the spacing between specific letters/characters.
Track progress

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Kerning

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Equal distribution of weight. When a design is balanced we tend to feel that it holds together. Symmetrical and asymmetrical balance.

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Balance

Question 17

Part of the design that is emphasized, so the viewer sees it first.

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Focal Point

Question 18

The visual size and weight of a each graphic element on the page.

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Porportion

Question 19

Arranging similar elements together on a page, closeness. The appropriate spacing of elements in the layout. Elements that have a relationship should be placed close to each other.

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Proximity

Question 20

Having elements repeat to create visual consistency. For example, the same font and point size for the body text throughout the page.

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Repetition

Question 21

Align images, text and graphics for structure and to achieve a more visually appealing page. It is the arrangement of elements in a fixed or predetermined position.

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Alignment

Question 22

A solution in which the viewer knows what to look at first, second, third etc.

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Visual Hierarchy

Question 23

The flow or movement established by repeating or varying the visual elements.

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Rythym

Question 24

This is a mix of elements to stimulate attention. Difference in size or color, of different elements on a page to make it visually interesting.

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Contrast