MCVSD Arts, Communications & Design 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In design, what is 'white space' (or negative space)?
- White-colored backgrounds only
- The empty areas around and between elements in a design that improve readability (Correct answer)
- Unused storage on a computer
- A type of printing error
Correct answer: The empty areas around and between elements in a design that improve readability
White space (or negative space) refers to the empty areas in a design that separate elements, improving readability and visual balance.
Question 2: What is the rule of thirds in photography and visual composition?
- Using three primary colors in every image
- Dividing a frame into thirds and placing subjects at the intersecting lines for balanced composition (Correct answer)
- Taking three photos of every subject from different angles
- Using one-third zoom on every camera setting
Correct answer: Dividing a frame into thirds and placing subjects at the intersecting lines for balanced composition
The rule of thirds divides a frame into a 3×3 grid, and placing subjects at the intersecting lines creates more balanced and visually appealing compositions.
Question 3: In graphic design, what does CMYK stand for?
- Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black) — the color model used for print (Correct answer)
- Color, Mode, Yellow, Key — a design software setting
- Computer, Monitor, Yellow, Keyboard — hardware components
- Creative, Media, Youth, Knowledge — design principles
Correct answer: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black) — the color model used for print
CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the subtractive color model used in professional printing.
Question 4: What is 'typography' in graphic design and communications?
- The use of photographs in design layouts
- The art and technique of arranging typefaces and text for visual communication (Correct answer)
- A method for printing on fabric
- A web coding language
Correct answer: The art and technique of arranging typefaces and text for visual communication
Typography is the art of arranging text — including font selection, sizing, spacing, and layout — to make written language clear and visually appealing.
Question 5: In audio/video production, what is a 'B-roll'?
- The main interview footage in a documentary
- Supplemental footage used to cut away from primary footage and add visual context (Correct answer)
- A type of microphone used outdoors
- The final audio mix of a production
Correct answer: Supplemental footage used to cut away from primary footage and add visual context
B-roll is supplementary footage edited into a video to support the main narrative, provide visual variety, and cover transitions.
Question 6: What is the primary function of a copyright in creative media?
- To prevent others from viewing creative work
- To give creators exclusive legal rights to reproduce and distribute their original work (Correct answer)
- To register a business name
- To certify that content is factually accurate
Correct answer: To give creators exclusive legal rights to reproduce and distribute their original work
Copyright gives creators exclusive legal rights to reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works from their original creative content.
MCVSD Arts, Communications & Design 2
In design, what is 'white space' (or negative space)?