DTP Principles

What is one of the learning intentions mentioned in the document for a graphic communication context?

• Develop creativity and skills in a 3D graphic communication context

• Develop creativity and skills in a 2D graphic communication context

• Develop creativity and skills in a digital marketing context

• Develop creativity and skills in a web development context

What is the purpose of alignment in a layout?

• To add color to the layout

• To create structure in a layout

• To make the layout look bigger

• To reduce the number of elements in a layout

What do you need to do to answer exam questions about alignment?

• Memorize the definitions

• Describe how elements are aligned to each other

• Draw the elements on a page

• Guess the alignment of elements

What is contrast in design about?

• Similarities and harmony

• Opposites

• Brightness levels

• Font styles

Which of the following is NOT a way to create contrast as mentioned in the material?

• Shapes (geometric/organic)

• Colours (warm/cool, advancing/receding)

• Size (large/small)

• Texture (rough/smooth)

What does contrast create in a visual design?

• Visual harmony

• Visual tension

• Visual confusion

• Visual monotony

Contrast can affect the overall message/tone of the layout. Which of the following is NOT a contrasted pair mentioned for the layout's message/tone?

• Formal/Casual

• Loud/Quiet

• Dark/Light

• Simple/Complex

What is depth about in design?

• Creating a component of distance on a 2D sheet of paper

• Making objects appear smaller on a page

• Choosing the right color palette

• Aligning elements symmetrically

Which of the following is NOT a method to achieve depth in design?

• Applying a drop shadow to an element

• Using a photograph with foreground and background elements

• Bleeding a full-cropped image off the page

• Using a single flat color for all elements

What can be used to create depth by manipulating the visibility of elements?

• Transparency

• Brightness

• Saturation

• Contrast