Graphic Design Basics
A file type made out of pixels that cannot be enlarged beyond its original size.
What are Raster or Bitmap files?
Colors located next to each other on the color wheel
What is analogous?
Meaning of the word "sans"
What is "without"?
Ability to use copyrighted work without permission but only in certain ways and specific situations
What is Fair Use?
Software program we used to create a logo
What is Adobe Express?
File format made out of mathematical equations and can be shrunk or expanded to any size with no pixelation
What is Vector?
Color scheme that creates lots of contrast between colors
What is Complimentary?
Class of type that looks like handwriting
What is Script?
Two of the four factors that determine Fair Use
What are Purpose, Nature, Amount or Effect?
Software program that we tried to use for creating and editing vector images and files
What is Adobe Illustrator?
Best resolution for printing
What is 300 dpi/ppi?
Color theory using one color + the two neighbors of its opposite color on the color wheel
What is Split Complimentary?
Font family that is the most legible for large bodies of text
What is Serif?
Refers to the visual distribution of elements in a design, creating a sense of stability and equilibrium
What is Balance?
Command center for managing and organizing the different components (layers) that make up an image in Adobe Photoshop
What is the Layers Panel?
Meaning of this symbol: ©
What is Copyrighted?
The 3 warm colors and 3 cool colors
What are red, yellow & orange for warm and blue, green & purple for cool?
Type of font that should be used sparingly - mainly for headlines or a title
What is Novelty?
Refers to the creation of a focal point or area of interest within a design that draws the viewer's attention
What is Emphasis?
File type made up of individual pixels that cannot be enlarged beyond the original size without pixelization
What is Bitmap?
Images that allow for full access without any copyright rules
What is Public Domain?
Color theory that uses one hue plus all its shades and tints
What is Monochromatic?
Font class used most for screen design such as TV, online, or mobile use
What is Sans Serif?
Principle referring to visual flow or movement created by repeating or varying elements in a regular pattern
What is Rhythm?
Photoshop tool that uses the content of one layer to define the visible area of another layer or group of layers above it
What is a Clipping Mask?