Bachelor of Graphic Design Fundamentals 4

Question 1

What is 'white space' (or negative space) used for in graphic design?

Accepted Answer

Providing breathing room that improves readability and focus

Answer

White space is intentional empty space that reduces clutter, groups related content, and directs attention to key elements.

Question 2

A raster image becomes pixelated when enlarged because:

Accepted Answer

It is made of a fixed grid of pixels that stretch when scaled up

Answer

Raster images store data as a finite pixel grid; enlarging spreads those pixels over a larger area, revealing the blocky structure.

Question 3

The rule of thirds divides a composition into how many equal sections?

Accepted Answer

9 sections (3×3 grid)

Answer

The rule of thirds overlays a 3×3 grid, creating 9 sections and 4 intersecting points where key visual elements are ideally placed.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'kerning' in typography?

Accepted Answer

Adjusting the space between a specific pair of characters

Answer

Kerning is the manual adjustment of space between two individual characters to achieve visually consistent spacing.

Question 5

In brand identity design, what is a 'brand style guide' primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring consistent use of visual and verbal brand elements across all applications

Answer

A brand style guide documents rules for logo usage, typography, color palettes, and voice so all outputs remain consistent.

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