16 Questions
Which category of text includes books, magazines, and newspapers?
Formal text based
What is the main characteristic of a serif typeface?
Formality and readability
Which is an example of a slab serif typeface?
Rockwell
What does emphasis in text design refer to?
The importance or value given to a part of the text
Which type of text presentation refers to displaying text on a screen?
Displayed on screen
What is the digital format for font types mentioned in the text?
.TTF
What is the purpose of visual communication?
To gain attention, create meaning, and facilitate retention
Which visual design element describes the degree of light and dark in a design?
Value
What does the principle of balance in visual design refer to?
Feeling of visual equality
What is the difference between hearing and listening?
Hearing involves perceiving sound by ear, while listening requires concentration
What is the purpose of sound effects in audio media?
To make specific points and provide hints to the setting in the absence of visuals
Which type of sound is raw and from the video itself in audio media?
Hard sound
What is the type of narration that involves more than 1 voice actor in audio media?
Multicast reading/full cast reading
What does the M4A file format stand for?
.MPEG-4 Audio
What does FLAC stand for in audio file format?
.Free Loss Audio Codec
What is the purpose of visual contrast in visual design?
To achieve when two elements are different from each other
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
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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