Visual Communication - Unit 2 Milestone 2.
Why is a type specimen useful?
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It makes it easier to determine which font will be best suited for use in a magazine layout.
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It quickly showcases the typeface in a variety of situations which helps designers to visualize it in their project...
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Visual Communication - Unit 2
Milestone 2.
Why is a type specimen useful?
It makes it easier to determine which font will be best suited for use in a magazine
layout.
It quickly showcases the typeface in a variety of situations which helps designers to
visualize it in their projects.
It creates an environment to quickly determine the best color type for a project.
It enables the designer to select which font is best suited for use on the web.
[Digital image]. (n.d.). Retrieved
from https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/Colorwhee
l.svg/540px-Colorwheel.svg.png
Which of the following are split complementary colors?
Blue, yellow-orange, and green
Yellow-orange, blue, and violet
Green, blue-green, and violet
Blue-green, violet, and orange
Which element is featured prominently in this layout grid?
Columns
,
Gutter
Bleeds
Caption
How tall is a word that is set in 72-point type?
One-half inch
One pica
One inch
Which of the following defines a typeface?
A member of a complete set of letters, numbers and punctuation symbols
A capital letter form using different weights and widths
Contains the name of the publisher, family, weight, posture and width
Contains all capital letterforms, of consistent posture and width
(n.d.). Retrieved
from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lobster_Newburg_advertisemen
t,_1935.jpg
Which of the layout styles below is used in this image?
Rebus
Big type
,
Frame
Picture window
Claude Monet, Water Lilies, 1916, Oil on canvas
[Digital image]. (n.d.). Retrieved
from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Monet_Water_Lilies_1916.jpg
Which list below describes the use of color in this painting?
Primary colors, the use of value, and saturation
Mixing of color with light, warm colors, and the use of darkness
Analogous colors, hexadecimal colors, and complementary colors
Cool colors, the use of pigments, and analogous colors
What is the correct description for the classification of type called
"Old Style"?
This style is characterized by slab serifs and the use of even-weight strokes.
This style is characterized by low contrast between thick and thin strokes, and
distinctive numerals.
This style is characterized by elaborate, straight, angular strokes.
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