Bachelor of Graphic Design Typography and Type Design 2

Question 1

Which font format supports both print and web use and includes OpenType features?

Accepted Answer

OTF

Answer

OpenType Format (OTF) supports advanced typographic features, extended character sets, and works across both print and digital platforms.

Question 2

What is tracking in typography?

Accepted Answer

Uniformly adjusting letter spacing across a block of text

Answer

Tracking adjusts the overall letter-spacing uniformly across a range of text, affecting the density and readability of a passage.

Question 3

A typeface with thick horizontal strokes and thin vertical strokes belongs to which category?

Accepted Answer

Modern (Didone)

Answer

Modern or Didone typefaces feature extreme contrast between thick and thin strokes, with perfectly horizontal serifs, popularized by designers like Bodoni and Didot.

Question 4

What is a widow in typesetting?

Accepted Answer

A single word or short line at the end of a paragraph

Answer

A widow is a single word or very short line left at the end of a paragraph, considered a typographic error that disrupts text flow.

Question 5

Which alignment option creates a straight edge on both the left and right sides of a text block?

Accepted Answer

Justified

Answer

Justified alignment stretches text so that both the left and right edges are straight, commonly used in books and newspapers.

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Bachelor of Graphic Design Typography and Type Design 2