Graphic design: the art of letters | Art and design | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

Which tool is commonly used for sketching?
- Brush
- Chisel
- Pencil ✓
Which of these are formal elements of art and design?
- Contrast, balance and emphasis
- Line, shape, and colour ✓
- Sound, light, and texture
Where might you find examples of text?
- On a street sign ✓
- On a picture frame
- On a natural form
- In a landscape painting
Why are basic shapes important in design?
- They add texture to designs
- They form the structure of designs ✓
- They make designs colourful
How can colours impact design?
- They convey emotions and messages ✓
- They define the size of text
- They determine the material used
What does familiarity with fonts help with?
- Adding texture to surfaces
- Choosing appropriate styles for different purposes ✓
- Increasing the size of images

Graphic design is the art or skill of combining __________ and __________ in advertisements, magazines, or books.
- text and pictures ✓
- pencils and brushes
- computers and digital tools
What does typography involve?
- Arranging text with font, size, and spacing ✓
- Constructing 3D models
- Creating images with ink
Typography can help to make letters more readable, but it can also be used to make __________ and __________ designs.
- random and nonsensical
- flat and regular
- interesting and beautiful ✓
Why is balance important in graphic design?
- It helps create harmony between elements ✓
- It reduces cost of production
- It means the most important information can be read first
__________, balance and emphasis are three graphic design principles.
- Colour
- Contrast ✓
- Creativity
What quality does this letter design convey?
- Energy/Speed ✓
- 3D/Form
- Sadness/Disappointment

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Letters are only used for reading

Letters can be used to make interesting and beautiful designs

Graphic design - the art or skill of combining text and pictures in advertisements, magazines, or books
Typography - arranging letters and text in a way that makes them readable and visually appealing
Font - the size and weight of letters
Typeface - a set of letters that share a similar shape and design
Style - letters or art with a distinctive appearance