IED Unit 6

Question 1

1. Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. 2. Of pleasing appearance.

Answer 1

Aesthetic

Question 2

Symmetry in which both halves of a composition are not identical. Also referred to as informal balance.

Answer 2

Asymmetry

Question 3

A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions. There are three types of visual balance: symmetry, asymmetry, and radial.

Answer 3

Balance

Question 4

The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.

Answer 4

Color

Question 5

The state of being noticeably different from something else when put or considered together.

Answer 5

Contrast

Question 6

A basic constituent part.

Answer 6

Element

Question 7

Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.

Answer 7

Emphasis

Question 8

1. Having the three dimensions of length, width, and depth. Also referred to as a solid. 2. The organization, placement, or relationship of basic elements, as volumes or voids in a sculpture, so as to produce a coherent image.

Answer 8

Form

Question 9

The principle that maintains that the human eye sees objects in their entirety before perceiving their individual parts.

Answer 9

Gestalt

Question 10

The art of combining text and pictures in advertisements, magazines, books, etc.

Answer 10

Graphic Design

Question 11

1. The quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole. 2. Agreement or concord.

Answer 11

Harmony

Question 12

The process of deciding what information needs to go into the graphic design, as well as how to effectively use the design elements and principles to present the information. This analysis is based on a thorough analysis of the audience.

Answer 12

Message Analysis

Question 13

A repeated decorative design.

Answer 13

Pattern

Question 14

A pictorial symbol for a word or phrase.

Answer 14

Pictograph

Question 15

The method of formation, operation, or procedure exhibited in a given instance.

Answer 15

Principle

Question 16

1. The relationship of one thing to another in size, amount, etc. 2. Size or weight relationships among structures or among elements in a single structure.

Answer 16

Proportion

Question 17

Symmetry about a central axis.

Answer 17

Radial Symmetry

Question 18

The process of taking something apart and analyzing its workings in detail.

Answer 18

Reverse Engineering

Question 19

A regularly recurring sequence of events or actions.

Answer 19

Rhythm

Question 20

The two-dimensional contour that characterizes an object or area, in contrast to three-dimensional form.

Answer 20

Shape

Question 21

1. The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move. 2. A free or unoccupied area or expanse.

Answer 21

Space

Question 22

A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.

Answer 22

Symbol

Question 23

1. The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. 2. The symbolic meaning attached to material objects.

Answer 23

Symbolism

Question 24

The correspondence in size, shape, and relative position of parts on opposite sides of a median line or about a central axis. Also referred to as formal balance.

Answer 24

Symmetry

Question 25

The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface, substance, or fabric.

Answer 25

Texture

Question 26

The style and appearance of printed matter.

Answer 26

Typography

Question 27

The state of being united or forming a whole.

Answer 27

Unity

Question 28

The lightness or darkness of a color in relation to a scale ranging from white to black.

Answer 28

Value

Question 29

A thing which differs in some way from others of the same general class.

Answer 29

Variety