Photography and Media Composition & Visual Design 2

Question 1

What is 'bokeh' in photography?

Accepted Answer

The aesthetic quality of the out-of-focus blur in a photograph, especially in the background

Answer

Bokeh (from the Japanese 'boke') refers to the visual quality of the out-of-focus areas in an image, particularly how smoothly and pleasingly blur is rendered.

Question 2

What does 'shooting at eye level' with a subject typically convey?

Accepted Answer

Equality and a neutral, natural perspective

Answer

Photographing a subject at their eye level creates a sense of equality and intimacy, presenting a natural, non-distorted perspective.

Question 3

What is 'symmetry' as a compositional element in photography?

Accepted Answer

Placing the subject so one half of the image mirrors the other

Answer

Symmetrical composition places the subject or divides the frame so that one side mirrors the other, creating a sense of balance, order, and visual harmony.

Question 4

What is a 'worm's eye view' shot in photography?

Accepted Answer

A photo taken from a very low angle, looking upward

Answer

A worm's eye view is captured from a very low vantage point looking upward, which exaggerates height and can make subjects appear imposing or heroic.

Question 5

In photography, what does 'cropping' achieve in composition?

Accepted Answer

Removing unwanted areas from the edges of an image to improve framing

Answer

Cropping removes distracting or unnecessary elements from the edges of a photograph, tightening the composition and better directing the viewer's attention.

Photography and Media Practice Test

Photography and Media Practice Test

Photography and Media Composition & Visual Design 2