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Graphic Design Flashcards

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What is graphic design?

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This is an art form and process of combining text and images

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Why do we use graphic design?

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To communicate to different audiences, through visual presentation

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What are the three types of graphic design?

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Text or words
Pictures or illustrations
A combination of both

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What is the process of graphic design?

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Visual communication and problem solving through effective use of typography, space imagery and colour

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What are areas of graphic design?

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Logos and branding
Publications (books, magazines and newspapers)
Print advertisements 
Posters
Billboards
Website graphics 
Signs 
Packaging
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What is the definition of graphic design?

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Text and pictures organised to be eye catching (focal point)
It uses the elements of design to unify the piece
The composition must be unique and of good quality

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What is graphic design doing with branding?

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Aiding in selling a product or idea

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What are examples of branding?

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Logos
Colours
Packaging
Text

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What is a logo?

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A recognisable symbol of a company or product

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What is the definition of text in graphic design?

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This is the typed printed or written portion of the art that has letter, which may form words and can be used to communicate

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How can text be used to enhance the art?

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Presented in a stylised format

Or typography

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What is the definition of a picture in graphic design?

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Can be classified as the visual aid that helps to represent the main idea of the graphic item

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What makes graphic design effective?

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The correct use of typography, space, image and colour

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What are the five elements of graphic design?

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Lines
Shapes
Colour
Type
Texture
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Why do designers use lines?

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They divide a space or separate content in a layout

They guide the viewer’s eye from the focal point to the text/brand

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Why do designers use shapes?

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To fill space creatively
To support text
To create balance
Use white space to give a design structure and clarity

17
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Why do designers use colour?

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With a solid understanding of colour theory, designers can amazingly influence a design and a brand

18
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What can type do?

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Type can transform a message from text to art

19
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What do designers use type for?

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To add power to the point they are communicating to the world

20
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Why do artists use texture?

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To create a sense of depth

21
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What is expressive lettering?

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Using one word to represent the meaning of that one word

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What is typography?

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Typography is using more than one word to create an image. Drawing with words

23
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Why do designers use expressive lettering?

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It is a unique way of communicating to a specific audience

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What are the two types of designs?

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Simple

Complex

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What are simple designs?

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Logos
Signs
Emblems
Symbols

26
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What are complex designs?

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Posters
Cards
Comics
Brochures

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What is a sign?

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Classified as something that informs or something that sends a message

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What is a symbol?

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Something that represents an organisation or a concept

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What is a logo?

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A distinct design or mark that is used to identify a certain group or company

30
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What is a poster?

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Usually printed with information

Often a notice or advert

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What is a comic?

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Usually a story
Mainly represented by pictures, but also has text
Different characteristics

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What are cards?

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Pictures and text with a short message

Different cards serve different purposes

33
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What kind of cards are there?

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Gift cards
Get well cards
Cards of encouragement
Anniversary cards
Birthday cards
34
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What is the most important element of graphic design?

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Composition i.e where things are placed

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