ASSIGNMENT 1 Textbook  Assignment: "Composition," chapter 1, pages 1-1 through 1-56. 1-1. 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 1