Poster Design Poster Design 2

Question 1

Which color model is most appropriate when designing a poster intended for professional print output?

Accepted Answer

CMYK

Answer

CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the standard color model used in professional print production.

Question 2

What is 'bleed' in poster printing?

Accepted Answer

Extra artwork extending beyond the trim edge

Answer

Bleed is artwork that extends beyond the final trim size to prevent white edges after cutting.

Question 3

A designer wants to create visual tension in a poster. Which compositional technique best achieves this?

Accepted Answer

Placing subjects near the edge of the frame

Answer

Placing elements near the edge creates tension and energy by implying movement or instability.

Question 4

What does 'leading' refer to in poster typography?

Accepted Answer

The space between lines of text

Answer

Leading is the vertical spacing between lines of type, named after the lead strips once used in typesetting.

Question 5

Which type of balance creates a mirror-image arrangement on both sides of a central axis?

Accepted Answer

Symmetrical balance

Answer

Symmetrical balance mirrors elements across a central axis, creating a formal and stable composition.

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