Arts, Communications & Design Flashcards

Which MCVSD program prepares students for careers in graphic design, photography, and media production?

Answer: Arts & Communications

MCVSD's Arts & Communications program trains students in graphic design, digital media, photography, and creative production careers.

In graphic design, what does RGB stand for?

Answer: Red, Green, Blue — the color model used for digital screens

RGB stands for Red, Green, Blue — the additive color model used by digital screens and monitors to display color.

What is the primary difference between raster and vector graphics?

Answer: Raster is pixel-based (loses quality when scaled); vector uses mathematical paths (scalable without quality loss)

Raster images are pixel-based and lose quality when enlarged, while vector graphics use mathematical paths that can be scaled infinitely without loss.

In journalism and media, what does 'AP Style' refer to?

Answer: The Associated Press Stylebook guidelines for writing and grammar in journalism

AP Style refers to the Associated Press Stylebook, which provides journalism and media writing standards for grammar, punctuation, and usage.

What does 'resolution' mean in digital photography?

Answer: The number of pixels in an image, which determines its detail and clarity

Resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital image, measured in pixels per inch (PPI) or megapixels, determining image detail.

In video production, what does a storyboard help producers accomplish?

Answer: Visually plan and sequence scenes before filming begins

A storyboard uses sequential drawings or images to plan and visualize a video's scenes, camera angles, and narrative flow before filming.