Question 1

In Gestalt psychology an element that appears in the foreground of our perceptual field is called a ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  close-up 
B)  figure 
C)  shape 
D)  vector 
A)  close-up 
B)  figure 
C)  shape 
D)  vector

Question 2

Why is the phrase "less is more" an important reminder in the area of design?

Accepted Answer

A)  because providing less information makes the viewer pay better attention 
B)  because it makes the viewer try to figure out what important pieces of information are missing 
C)  because 'less' is always 'more' aesthetically pleasing 
D)  because it puts the focus on simplicity and the fundamental elements of design 
A)  because providing less information makes the viewer pay better attention 
B)  because it makes the viewer try to figure out what important pieces of information are missing 
C)  because 'less' is always 'more' aesthetically pleasing 
D)  because it puts the focus on simplicity and the fundamental elements of design

Question 3

A(n) ___________ is created by the real or apparent movement of subjects within the frame.

Accepted Answer

A)  figure-ground relationship 
B)  graphic vector 
C)  index vector 
D)  motion vector 
A)  figure-ground relationship 
B)  graphic vector 
C)  index vector 
D)  motion vector

Question 4

All of the visual information in a design must be present in order for an individual to complete the picture in his head.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is an organic shape?

Accepted Answer

A)  one that is entirely man-made 
B)  one that resembles an object in the natural world 
C)  one that includes lots of color and detail 
D)  one that contains "all natural" ingredients 
A)  one that is entirely man-made 
B)  one that resembles an object in the natural world 
C)  one that includes lots of color and detail 
D)  one that contains "all natural" ingredients

Question 6

A ____________ is the most basic representation of form?

Accepted Answer

A)  dot 
B)  margin 
C)  line 
D)  shape 
A)  dot 
B)  margin 
C)  line 
D)  shape

In Gestalt psychology an element that appears in the foreground of our perceptual field is called a ___________.

Why is the phrase "less is more" an important reminder in the area of design?

A(n) ___________ is created by the real or apparent movement of subjects within the frame.

All of the visual information in a design must be present in order for an individual to complete the picture in his head.

What is an organic shape?

A ____________ is the most basic representation of form?

Understanding Multimedia

The Computer

Project Planning and Evaluation

Page Layout

Interface Design

WEB Design

Text

Graphics

Photography

Sound and Video Recording

Audio Production

Video Production

Time-Based Editing

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Exam 4: Visual Communication

In Gestalt psychology an element that appears in the foreground of our perceptual field is called a ___________.

Why is the phrase "less is more" an important reminder in the area of design?

A(n) ___________ is created by the real or apparent movement of subjects within the frame.

All of the visual information in a design must be present in order for an individual to complete the picture in his head.

What is an organic shape?

A ____________ is the most basic representation of form?

Understanding Multimedia

The Computer

Project Planning and Evaluation

Page Layout

Interface Design

WEB Design

Text

Graphics

Photography

Sound and Video Recording

Audio Production

Video Production

Time-Based Editing

Filters