Employability
What is a resume?
This document details a designer's education, job history, and skills.
What are paths?
The lines and shapes in vector graphics are created using this type of mathematical formula.
True or False? You should always turn off and unplug equipment before performing any maintenance or cleaning.
True- This prevents electrical shock and injury.
What is quality?
If a photo is low on this, it will look blocky or fuzzy when you print it big.
What is a portfolio?
A designer's collection of their best work, used to show off their skills to potential employers.
What is scalability?
A vector graphic can be made bigger and bigger without getting blurry because it has this quality.
What is the proper way to dispose of ink cartridges in a graphics lab?
Follow recycling procedures — place them in a designated e-waste or recycling bin, not in regular trash.
What is CMYK?
You must use this color mode for photos that will be printed with ink on paper.
What is User Experience (or UX) design?
Working to make a website or app easy and nice for people to use is called this kind of design.
What is vector?
Adobe Illustrator is the main program for creating this type of graphic, while Photoshop is for photos.
What is the correct procedure if you notice frayed wires on electrical equipment?
Unplug the equipment and report it to the instructor
What is crop?
A designer will use this tool to cut away the parts of a picture they don't want.
What is a freelancer?
A person who works for many clients, taking on small jobs instead of one full-time boss.
What is SVG?
This common vector file type, often used for web icons, stands for Scalable Vector Graphics.
What does the acronym MSDS stand for in the context of lab safety?
Material Safety Data Sheet
What is subject?
This is the sharp, main part of your photo that you want people to focus on.
What is a brief?
the client should give you this document that explains exactly what they need.
What are pixels?
Unlike vector images, raster graphics lose quality when you zoom in because they are made of these tiny squares.
What is the primary purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a graphics lab?
To protect individuals from potential hazards such as chemicals, sharp tools, or heat.
What is rule of thirds?
This is a simple rule for placing the main thing in your picture off-center for a better look.