Principles of Design
What principle of design refers to the visual “weight” of elements in a composition?
Balance
What camera angle looks straight at the subject, at eye level?
Eye-Level
What is the name of the part you look through to compose your photograph?
Viewfinder
What are the three components of the exposure triangle?
Aperture, shutter speed, ISO
What chemical is commonly used to develop photographic film?
Developer
Which principle involves creating a focal point to draw attention to a key part of a photograph?
Emphasis
Which camera angle is shot from above the subject?
High Angle
What do we call the button we press to take a photo?
Shutter Release
How does increasing the aperture size (lower f-number) affect the depth of field?
It creates a shallower depth of field (more background blur).
Name the process used to stop film development in the darkroom.
Stop Bath (Stopper)
What principle describes the repetition of elements to create movement or pattern?
Rhythm (or repetition)
What effect does a low angle shot create in a photograph?
Makes the subject appear larger, more powerful, or dominant.
What does the MF/AF buttons do?
Changes manual to auto focus
What effect does a fast shutter speed have on motion in a photo?
Freezes motion, reducing blur.
What does the fixer chemical do in the darkroom process?
It makes the image permanent by stabilising it and removing unexposed silver halide.
Name the principle where parts of an artwork work together to create a sense of harmony.
Unity
Describe how a bird’s-eye view angle is different from a high angle.
Bird’s-eye view is directly overhead, looking straight down; a high angle is above eye level but not directly overhead.
What is the difference between the two dials on the lens?
The smaller dial changes the focus, the larger dial zooms in and out
What happens to an image if the ISO is set too high?
The image becomes grainy or noisy.
Why do we use red light?
To prevent unintended exposure/overexposure of the photographic paper or film.
Explain how contrast can be used to make a photograph more visually interesting.
Contrast (differences in elements like colour, texture, and value) creates visual interest by making certain parts stand out and helping to highlight the subject.
Name the camera angle where the camera is tilted diagonally to create a sense of unease or tension.
Dutch (titled angle)
Explain the difference between a prime lens and a zoom lens.
A prime lens has a fixed focal length; a zoom lens can change focal lengths to get closer or farther from the subject.
Explain how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO work together to create a well-exposed photograph.
Aperture controls light entry and depth of field; shutter speed controls how long light hits the sensor and motion blur; ISO controls sensor sensitivity to light. Adjusting them balances light and image quality.
What do we call the exposed roll of film?