Graphic Design and Illustration: Mastery Test

Arrange the events in graphic design history in chronological order.

1. The printing press was invented. 2. William Morris commercialized graphic design. 3. Bauhaus was founded. 4. The book New Typography was published

Match each illustration technique to the appropriate function.

1. anti-aliasing - smoothes the edges of rendered images. 2. blurring - helps make parts of an image or design stand out more 3. kerning - refers to the space between letters 4. gradient - adds depth to flat designs

Match the principles of design to their explanations.

1. repetition - It provides a strong sense of belonging of elements, creating a whole. 2. imperfection - It provides details and interest for the eye. 3. contrast - It helps distinguish elements in a layout. 4. hierarchy - It is a system of organization that organizes things according to their relative importance.

What did British publisher William Morris contribute to the field of graphic design?

He published books with stylized printings and illustrations in the nineteenth century.

The printing press changed the way information was transmitted, both in text and in images. Who invented the printing press and paved the way for modern graphic design?

Johannes Gutenberg

Joel is editing a picture for an advertising assignment. Which technique should he use if he wants to make part of the picture stand out?

blurring

Stanley and Rosa work as graphic designers and illustrators. Select the workplaces that match their job roles. Stanley creates layout designs for newspapers and publishing houses, and Rosa teaches art and designs course curricula. Stanley is most likely a ____________, and Rosa most likely works at a(n) ____________.

commercial artist, university

Kim is creating a webpage with a lot of text, images, and graphics. What might she use to help distinguish content?

contrast

Which illustration technique uses downsampling?

imperfection

William is trying to explain a principle of layout and interface design to a colleague. Choose the correct terms to complete his explanation. The _____________ refers to dividing a page into three parts, both vertically and horizontally. The points where the lines intersect form natural ___________ points in a layout.

rule of thirds, focal