ASSIGNMENT 1
Textbook Assignment:
"Composition," chapter 1, pages 1-1 through 1-56.
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1-2.
1-3.
1-4.
What is the first action you should take
when preparing a new composition?
1.
Gather all pertinent information
2.
Limit compositional elements
3.
Consider text and lettering
4.
Decide on the size of the composition
When considering lettering or text in a
layout, how should you approach the
subject of composition?
1.
Wait until you decide on a layout
before adding text
2.
Consider text as an integral part of the
layout design
3.
Select text and letter style before
deciding on a layout
4.
Add lettering or text after you select
the main topic of the layout
Roughly drawn sketches that help you
select effective layouts are referred to by
what name?
1. Thumbspots
2.
Doodles
3.
Thumbnails
4.
Thumbprints
What term is synonymous with the image
area or area enclosed by the edges of a
substrate?
1. Picture plane
2.
Image plane
3. Substrate plane
4. Essential area
1-5.
1-6.
1-7.
1-8.
1-9.
To emphasize the importance of an object
in compositions, where should you place
the object in the image area?
1.
In the right corner
2.
In the middle ground
3.
In the background
4.
In the foreground
What type of space dominates the eye?
1.
Contrast
2.
Tonal
3.
Negative
4.
Positive
You can use equal portions of negative and
positive space to create what type of
feeling?
1.
Peace
2.
Conflict
3.
Excitement
4.
Elegance
What compositional element makes images
appear more realistic?
1. Contrast
2.
Depth
3.
Color
4.
Clarity
What is the purpose of directional lines?
1.
To create depth in a picture
2.
To elicit an emotion from the viewer
3.
To direct the viewer's line of sight
4.
To create movement within a picture
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