Design 101
What is the term for the arrangement of visual elements in a design?
Composition
Which file format is best for photographs and supports millions of colors?
JPEG
What tool is used to select a specific area of an image for editing?
Selection Tool
What a transparent "sheet" that holds content and shows the position?
Layers
What is the space between lines of text called?
Leading
What are colors opposite each other on the color wheel called?
Complementary Colors
What does "DPI" stand for?
Dots per inch
What technique blends two images or layers together smoothly?
Blending or Merging
What panel allows you to control the visibility and opacity of layers?
Layers Panel
What is the space between individual letters in text called?
Kerning
What design principle refers to the repetition of visual elements to create unity?
Pattern or Repetition
What file format supports transparency and is commonly used for web graphics?
PNG
What filter reduces graininess or unwanted noise in an image?
Blur filter or Noise reduction filter
What does it mean to "flatten" an image?
Merge all layers into a single layer
Which font has decorative "fingers and feet" coming off of the letter.
Serif Fonts
What is empty space in a design used to reduce visual clutter called?
White space or Negative space
Which type of graphic uses pixels and can pixelate when enlarged?
Raster
What tool allows you to selectively hide or reveal parts of a layer without permanently deleting?
Mask or Layer Mask
What controls how layers interact with the layers below them?
Blending Modes
What refers to the thickness or boldness of a font?
Font Weight
What principle creates a visual path that guides the viewer's eye through a design?
Visual Hierarchy or Flow
What resolution is recommended for print materials?
300 DPI
What is the process of adjusting brightness, contrast, and saturation called?
Color Correction or Tone Adjustment
What feature puts multiple layers together for easier organization?
Layer folder or Layer group
What unit is font size typically measured in?
Points (pt)