Graphic Design Flashcards

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How would you indicate a shiny surface?

A

Adding highlights

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What is using a thick and thin line?

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Using thicker lines around the outside of a shape

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How would you indicate a textured surface?

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Mark marking

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3
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How would you indicate a wooden surface?

A

Patterns

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4
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How would indicate a metal surface?

A

Shading

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5
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What does isometric usually mean in drawing terms?

A

A drawing that is 3D

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6
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What is paper measured in?

A

Grams per square metre

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7
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What is board measured in?

A

Microns,

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8
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What is one micron in thickness?

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A micron is 1/1000 of a millimetre

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9
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What is paper made from?

A

The vegetable fibres in wood

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10
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How would you make smoother paper?

A

Adding a coating to the surface.

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What effect would a coating like china clay have on paper?

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It would create a smooth finish.

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12
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What effect does a sizing agent have on paper?

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It improved the ability for the paper to accept ink

The darker the more sizing agent

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13
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How would you make paper better at accepting ink?

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By using a Sizing agent

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14
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When are agents and mixtures added to paper?

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When it is a pulp

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15
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How much paper is virgin paper?

A

90#

16
Q

What are the disadvantages of recycling paper?

A

Harmful chemicals
Not as strong
More expensive

17
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What are the benefits of recycled paper?

A

Environment
Energy saving- less raw material
Corporate image

18
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What is virgin paper?

A

Paper with no recycled paper added

19
Q

Why are plastics used as packaging?

A
They are tough
Lightweight
Clear
Economical
Aesthetically good looking
20
Q

What type of plastic is biodegradable?

A

A bio plastic

21
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What are the features of bio plastics?

A

They are biodegradable
They come from plants
They can be clear or coloured

22
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What are bio plastics used in?

A

Food packaging

23
Q

What are the properties of cellulose acetate?

A

Partially biodegradable
Come from plants but have chemicals
Clear
Not tough

24
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What is cellulose acetate used in?

A

Photocopier clear film and camera film

25
Q

What are the properties of acrylic?

A

Stiff but brittle
Can be shaped or polished
Colours

26
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What is acrylic used for?

A

Point of sale stands

Can be bought

27
Q

What is used in fizzy drinks bottles?

A

PET

28
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What is PET used for?

A

Drinks bottles

29
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What are the properties of PET?

A

Tough
Clear or coloured
Keeps in ‘fizz’