Bachelor of Graphic Design Digital Design Software & Tools 2

Question 1

What is a 'Smart Object' in Adobe Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

A layer that preserves source content allowing non-destructive transformations

Answer

A Smart Object is a special layer type in Photoshop that preserves the original source data, allowing transformations and filters to be applied and edited non-destructively.

Question 2

In UI/UX design software like Figma, what is a 'component'?

Accepted Answer

A reusable design element that can be instanced across a project

Answer

A component in Figma is a reusable design element; instances of a component inherit changes made to the master component, ensuring design consistency.

Question 3

What color mode should a document be set to for professional print production in the US?

Accepted Answer

CMYK

Answer

CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) is the standard color mode for print production, as commercial printing presses mix these four ink colors.

Question 4

What is the purpose of 'bleed' in print design?

Accepted Answer

Extending artwork beyond the trim edge so no white borders appear after cutting

Answer

Bleed is extra artwork extended beyond the final trim edge of a printed piece to ensure that cutting variations don't leave unintended white borders.

Question 5

In Adobe InDesign, what is a 'Master Page'?

Accepted Answer

A template page whose elements automatically appear on all assigned document pages

Answer

A Master Page in InDesign is a template that contains repeating design elements (like page numbers and headers) which automatically appear on all pages assigned to that master.

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Bachelor of Graphic Design Digital Design Software & Tools 2