Deck 9: Graphic Design

Question 1

Discuss the various disciplines in the design field. What do designers do? Are they really necessary? Why?

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Question 2

Identify the technique of composing printed material from letterforms.
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Question 3

The poster has been a popular means of expression for over one hundred years. Citing examples, discuss the importance of posters in alerting people to important issues, citing examples from the chapter.

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Question 4

What is typography? Discuss the history of typography and how it is used. Name and describe the various types of design. In what way are they all related?

Question 5

Non-Italic typesetting is known as _______ type.

A) Latin
B) Italianate
C) san serif
D) Roman

Question 6

The short lines or feet at the base of type are called _______.

A) serifs
B) strokes
C) san serif
D) forms

Question 7

An identifying mark or trademark is referred to as an) _______.

A) logo
B) icon
C) mark
D) typo

Question 8

Discuss how motion graphics have influenced how we view websites, television commercials and music videos.

Question 9

The art of composing printed material from letterforms is called:

A) calligraphy
B) script
C) printing
D) typography

Question 10

The work Absolute Power is typical of the designer:

A) Maurice Sendak
B) Chaz Maviyane-Davies
C) Milton Glaser
D) Bill Mayer

Question 11

An illustration is commonly used alongside:

A) painting
B) written material
C) an exhibition
D) a poster

Question 12

What typeface style does the book Artforms use?

Question 13

Product recognition is associated with good logo design. Citing examples defend this statement.

Question 14

What kinds of typefaces are based on medieval manuscripts?

Question 15

Discuss how graphic design comes closest to meeting us in our daily lives.

Question 16

Identify the tools of the graphic designer.

Question 17

What is the difference between serif and sans serif type? How has type evolved over time? Why might one choose one variety of type over another?

Question 18

What is the difference between a logo and a symbol? Give examples for each one.

Question 19

The goal of graphic design is to:

A) instruct through words
B) brainwash
C) get us to do something
D) create imagery

Question 20

An) _______ is a picture or decoration created to enhance displayed written material.

A) image
B) illustration
C) typography
D) poster

Question 21

Using examples from the chapter, identify how product designers are creating greener products.