VISUAL COMMUNICATION UNIT 2 CHALLEGE 2
Visual Communication Unit 2 Challenge 2
Which example uses a sans-serif typeface?
a.)
a.)Correct.
This example illustrates a typeface without serifs (i.e., without "feet").
Which of the following is true of Old Style type shown above?
a.)
The typeface was developed in the 1400s. It uses distinctive numerals, and
there is low contrast between thick and thin strokes.
b.)
The typeface was developed in the 1500s. It uses sans-serif characters and
simple geometric shapes.
c.)
The typeface was developed in the 1800s. It uses sans-serif characters, and
there is a lack of adornment.
d.)
The typeface was developed in the 1700s. It uses angular strokes, and
includes type families such as Caslon.
a.)Correct.
This typeface is based on ancient Roman inscriptions and an early writing style. Type
families based on Old Style include Garamond and Caslon.
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, Which classification of typeface is shown in the image?
a.)
Italic
b.)
Decorative
c.)
Slanted
d.)
Sans-serif
b.)Correct.
Decorative typefaces have a novelty or illustrative appearance and are used primarily
for headlines or initial capital letters.
When a letterform is measured vertically, from the bottom of the descender to the
top of the ascender, what unit is used?
a.)
Pica
b.)
Mean Line
c.)
Point
d.)
X-height
c.)Correct.
A point is a unit used to measure letterforms.
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Visual Communication Unit 2 Challenge 2
Which example uses a sans-serif typeface?
a.)
a.)Correct.
This example illustrates a typeface without serifs (i.e., without "feet").
Which of the following is true of Old Style type shown above?
a.)
The typeface was developed in the 1400s. It uses distinctive numerals, and
there is low contrast between thick and thin strokes.
b.)
The typeface was developed in the 1500s. It uses sans-serif characters and
simple geometric shapes.
c.)
The typeface was developed in the 1800s. It uses sans-serif characters, and
there is a lack of adornment.
d.)
The typeface was developed in the 1700s. It uses angular strokes, and
includes type families such as Caslon.
a.)Correct.
This typeface is based on ancient Roman inscriptions and an early writing style. Type
families based on Old Style include Garamond and Caslon.
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, Which classification of typeface is shown in the image?
a.)
Italic
b.)
Decorative
c.)
Slanted
d.)
Sans-serif
b.)Correct.
Decorative typefaces have a novelty or illustrative appearance and are used primarily
for headlines or initial capital letters.
When a letterform is measured vertically, from the bottom of the descender to the
top of the ascender, what unit is used?
a.)
Pica
b.)
Mean Line
c.)
Point
d.)
X-height
c.)Correct.
A point is a unit used to measure letterforms.
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