Computer Basics
What is the difference between computer hardware and software?
Computer Hardware: Any element of the computer that is physical.
Computer Software: A set of instructions (programs) that tell the hardware what to do, and how to do it.
What modern technological invention sparked the "Digital Revolution" in the field of Graphic Design?
The Computer
Which type of graphics are infinitely scalable?
Vector Graphics
What is a compound shape?
A complex shape that is created by combining multiple simple shapes together.
What is the native file type for Adobe Illustrator?
What is the native file type for Adobe Photoshop?
Illustrator:
Photoshop: PSD
What is Digital Citizenship?
Digital Citizenship refers to the act of using technology and the internet in a safe, ethical, and responsible way.
What are the three mayor types operating systems?
Windows, Mac OS, and Linux
In what region of the world was the first example of movable type invented?
Asia
What are raster graphics made of, and what are vector graphics made of?
Raster graphics are made of small squares of color called pixels.
Vector graphics are created using points and paths that are generated from mathematical equations.
Provide an example of a pair of complimentary colors.
- Red/Green
-Orange/Blue
-Yellow/Purple
Which raster file type supports transparency options?
PNG
What is the difference between art and graphic design?
Art is meant to convey personal creative expression. In other words, it is meant for yourself.
Design is the use of visual elements to convey a specific message or execute a particular function. Design is meant to communicate a message to your audience.
What are the three different types of file storage?
Local, Cloud, and External
Which art history movement focused on concepts of Industrialism, Glamor, and Indulgence, and influenced both design and architecture?
Art Deco
When working with raster graphics, what does PPI stand for, and what are two common settings for PPI?
PPI: Pixels Per Inch
72 PPI and 300 PPI
What is the difference between positive and negative space?
Positive space: Refers to main subjects of the design, or any area covered by elements or objects within the design
Negative space: Refers to “empty” areas or background areas that surround subjects within the design
What file type is the best for printing both vector and raster files?
When working in Photoshop, what is the difference between destructive and non-destructive editing?
Destructive editing affects and changes the pixels in the original image. It is permanent editing.
Non-Destructive editing allows you to edit images without affecting the original pixels in the image. You can go back and restore the original image at any time.
What does "GPU" stand for in terms of computer hardware?
Graphics Processing Unit or Graphics Card
Who invented the first modern European Printing Press?
Johannes Gutenberg
Explain how image resolution and pixel density are different.
Image resolution refers to the overall number of pixels present in a raster image.
Pixel density refers to the amount of pixels present per square inch in an image.
Define all three following terms:
- Color Hue
- Value
- Saturation
Hue: Where the color sits on the color wheel
Value: The lightness or darkness of a color's shae
Saturation: How dull or vibrant the color shade is
Which type of raster file slowly loses image quality overtime if it is recompressed over and over again?
JPEG
What is the main difference between resizing and resampling a raster image?
Resizing a raster image does not change the overall resolution of the image.
Resampling artificially changes the number of pixels in an image based on pixels that already exist in it.
What is RAM when referring to computer hardware?
RAM is a form of storage within a computer that gives applications a place to store and access short term data (Short Term Memory)
Name at least one out of four graphic designers that were made famous during the mid-20th Century for their contributions to the field of Graphic Design.
- Paul Rand: Corporate Identity
- Saul Bass: Movie Posters/Movie Title Sequences
- Milton Glaser: Conceptual Design, I Love NY
- David Carson: Postmodern Design
Which type of graphic is best for the design scenario below?
"A designer wants to create a logo design for local store. It needs to be able to be scaled on both a large and small scale and will include illustrated graphics and typography"
Vector graphics: Needs to scalable.
Name three different ways that lines can be utilized in a design
Lines can be used to:
Create shapes and objects
Organize information
Guide the viewer’s eye throughout a design
Convey a certain mood or tone
Which type of graphics does an SVG file support?
Vector Graphics
What types of projects does a UX/UI designer specialize in?
UX/UI stands for User Experience/User Interface. These types of designers specialize in projects where the way that the user interacts with the design is important.
Examples: Websites, Video Games, Apps