Text and Visual Dimensions of Information and Media Part 1 Quiz
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Text and Visual Dimensions of Information and Media Part 1 Quiz

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Which category of text includes books, magazines, and newspapers?

  • Informal text based
  • Handwritten text
  • Formal text based (correct)
  • Printed text

    • What is the main characteristic of a serif typeface?

  • Clean and minimalist look
  • Formality and readability (correct)
  • Solid or heavy look of the text
  • Brush-like strokes

    • Which is an example of a slab serif typeface?

  • Arial
  • Century Gothic
  • Verdana
  • Rockwell (correct)

    • What does emphasis in text design refer to?

    <p>The importance or value given to a part of the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of text presentation refers to displaying text on a screen?

    <p>Displayed on screen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the digital format for font types mentioned in the text?

    <p>.TTF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of visual communication?

    <p>To gain attention, create meaning, and facilitate retention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which visual design element describes the degree of light and dark in a design?

    <p>Value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principle of balance in visual design refer to?

    <p>Feeling of visual equality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between hearing and listening?

    <p>Hearing involves perceiving sound by ear, while listening requires concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of sound effects in audio media?

    <p>To make specific points and provide hints to the setting in the absence of visuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sound is raw and from the video itself in audio media?

    <p>Hard sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of narration that involves more than 1 voice actor in audio media?

    <p>Multicast reading/full cast reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the M4A file format stand for?

    <p>.MPEG-4 Audio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does FLAC stand for in audio file format?

    <p>.Free Loss Audio Codec</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of visual contrast in visual design?

    <p>To achieve when two elements are different from each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Text Classification

    • Books, magazines, and newspapers are categorized as printed media

    Typography

    • The main characteristic of a serif typeface is the small lines or flourishes at the ends of the strokes that make up the letters
    • Clarendon is an example of a slab serif typeface

    Text Design

    • Emphasis in text design refers to the use of typography, color, and other visual elements to draw attention to specific parts of the text
    • On-screen presentation refers to displaying text on a screen

    Digital Font Formats

    • The digital format for font types mentioned in the text is OpenType (OTF)

    Visual Communication

    • The purpose of visual communication is to convey information and express ideas through visual elements

    Visual Design Elements

    • Value refers to the degree of light and dark in a design

    Design Principles

    • The principle of balance in visual design refers to the arrangement of visual elements to create a sense of stability and harmony

    Audio and Sound

    • The difference between hearing and listening is that hearing is the physical act of perceiving sound, while listening is the intentional act of paying attention to sound
    • The purpose of sound effects in audio media is to create a more immersive and engaging experience
    • Diegetic sound is raw and comes from the video itself in audio media
    • Dialogue narration that involves more than one voice actor is referred to as multi-voice narration

    Audio File Formats

    • M4A stands for MPEG-4 Audio
    • FLAC stands for Free Lossless Audio Codec

    Visual Design Principles

    • The purpose of visual contrast in visual design is to create visual interest and draw attention to specific elements

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    Test your knowledge on the text and visual dimensions of information and media. Explore ways of presenting text and categories of text, as well as the visual aspects such as typeface and digital formats.

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