Question 1

How does a designer create unity?

Accepted Answer

A designer unifies parts by repeating elements-colors, shapes, textures, patterns, typefaces, graphic elements, alignments (lining up edges and axes of type and images)-throughout a composition or work (multipage screens, pages, or frames).

Question 2

The figure\ground relationship is about positive and negative shape relationships.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What are the formal elements of two-dimensional design and how do you use them?

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The formal elements of two-dimensional design are line, shape, color, and texture. A designer uses them to build images, patterns, letterforms, diagrams, animations, and design relationships to visually communicate the design concept.

Question 4

The figure\ground relationship is a basic visual perception tenet.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why do designers employ contrast?

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Question 6

What are the laws of perceptual organization?

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Question 7

Which four design principles does HAUS represent?

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Question 8

What is the significance of understanding the figure\ground relationship?

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Question 9

The figure\ground relationship is about drawing the human figure on a surface.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is alignment and why is it important?

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Question 11

Why is a visual hierarchy necessary?

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Question 12

How can a designer create the illusion of space on a 2D surface?

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Exam 2: Quickstart: Graphic Design Basics