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Middle School Digital Art and Design Midterm Review
Middle School Digital Art and Design Midterm Review
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Tamika has mastered many techniques of 2D art. Are these skills enough for her to begin a career in the digital arts?
Yes, 2D artists are among those in the highest demand.
Yes, there is very little difference between 2D and 3D.
No, very little from 2D art applies to 3D art.
No, she will need to acquire some 3D skills as well.
2
Which term BEST describes the form in this image?
geometric shapes
concentric shapes
circle shapes
organic shapes
3
Artistic techniques today are based on some prehistoric methods.
True
False
4
Which BEST explains why people in photographs from the 1800s tended to look so serious?
Only the wealthy had access to cameras.
Photography was used to replace the art of painting.
They had to sit very still for a few minutes.
Smiling was not part of the culture.
5
Most artists get their designs exactly how they want them the first time they try.
False
True
6
When seeking a career in the digital arts, you should consider what interests you the most.
False
True
7
What do government campaigns have in common with advertising?
They both depend on performing arts.
They both want to educate consumers.
They both require a lot of evidence.
They both seek to influence behavior.
8
How did the AARON, the first computer program, make a significant contribution to the digital arts?
It animated cartoon characters.
It could print 3D objects.
It converted black and white to color.
It reproduced graphic images.
9
Many online recipes are accompanied by videos detailing the process. Which BEST describes the advantage of these videos?
They let the viewer see the person making the dish.
They visually illustrate the steps to make the dish.
It is very hard to follow recipes if they are not illustrated.
There is no way to understand the recipe without video.
10
Which is the BEST example of highlighting in a photograph?
making sure an object has a shadow
keeping the light towards the top of the image
having visible light in a black and white picture
using bright light to accentuate an object
11
This image is an example of which illusion?
composing
shading
highlighting
contouring
12
Tracy Lee Stum’s work illustrates that depth perception is rarely realistic.
False
True
13
What do all the performing arts have in common?
They require digital skill to present them.
They take place mostly in museums.
There is a live person displaying them.
They are not considered to be real art.
14
African masks were made from many materials, depending on the culture. Which BEST explains why this was the case?
Masks were the only element that allowed cultures to express themselves.
Cultures used whatever materials could be found in their region.
Every culture wanted to be unique and create distinct masks.
Art in 3D requires different materials than 2d art.
15
Why is photography important for historians?
It helps them if pictures were taken for historical records.
It reveals all kinds of details about the era.
Photographs are usually accompanied by written documents.
It requires that they have photography skills.
16
Which type of photographer was Margaret Bourke-White?
landscape photographer
Civil War photographer
documentary photographer
portrait photographer
17
Are careers in the digital arts only for those who are very good at drawing or painting?
Yes, these skills are the only paths to a career in the digital arts.
Yes, and you need to be born with these skills to excel in the digital arts
No, you do not need any artistic skills to be a good digital artist.
No, there are a lot of good careers that do not require drawing or painting
18
Which is an example of a craft skill?
studying great artists of the past
identifying a valuable painting
learning a design computer program
having a lot of artistic talent
19
Which BEST explains why special effects in the 1960s and 1970s are not as realistic as those used today?
Most films did not use any kind of special effects, so they were rare.
They depended on optical illusions due to limited technology.
Artists had not yet deconstructed Renaissance techniques for creating depth
Symbolism was more important than realism in films of earlier eras.
20
In this painting, what function does the window serve?
to create lines for depth
to make the image realistic
to provide light
to be a symbol for truth
21
Which BEST explains why Banksy’s art is so different from that of other graffiti artists?
Banksy usually works with stencils instead of spray paint.
Banksy is a more talented artist than most other graffiti artists.
Banksy is a very well-known artist whose work is very valuable.
Banksy only puts graffiti on walls with the owner’s permission.
22
Why were advances in printing words so important in the evolution of graphic design?
Images are easier to understand than written language so they evolved first
Words and images did not appear together before the printing press.
As printing technology evolved, it was possible to recreate images.
Printing words helped people learn how to print images.
23
Which BEST explains the difference between a digital designer and a digital artist?
Digital artists use art and other elements like sound, a designer does not.
Nothing; the terms digital designer and digital artist are interchangeable.
A digital artist uses computers, and a digital designer does not.
Digital designers create characters a digital artist makes advertisements.
24
Would memes count as pop art?
Yes, they often reflect current society and depend on print.
Yes, any modern art can be considered pop art.
No, pop art must have a strong social and political message.
No, pop art must be of museum quality.
25
A characteristic of 3D art is that it can include many different materials. Is this true of 2D art as well?
If the artist is not strong in 3D art, 2D is preferable.
There are very few limitations in 2D art.
It depends on the end results of the design.
Usually not because 2D art is one surface.
26
Which is an advantage that digital art has over physical art?
Digital art can be seen while physical art is heard.
Physical art is more often displayed in museums.
Digital art can be saved in various stages.
There is very little difference between these kinds of art.
27
Under what circumstances is graffiti acceptable?
if the city government fails to remove it
if most people in the community decide they like it
if a property owner wants art on their walls
if it is an exceptionally well done piece of art
28
What is Matthew Brady MOST famous for?
the photographs he took during the Great Depression
being the first to insist that papers publish images
his documentation of the Civil War
requiring his work to be saved in archives
29
Which BEST explains why photojournalism did not emerge until the Civil War?
People had a lot of concerns about photographing the dead in previous eras.
The Civil War was the first war to receive widespread coverage in the press
Camera technology had to become portable and create quality images.
There were few practical uses for photography prior to the Civil War.
30
In this image, which term BEST describes the placement of the alarm clock?
foreground
middle ground
solid ground
background
31
Which issue with a photograph could be BEST resolved by cropping?
The colors in the photograph were duller than anticipated.
There were elements on the edges that distracted from the subject.
The image was framed purely by natural elements.
The focal point was just slightly out of focus.
32
Which best explains why the printing press changed printing so dramatically in the 1440s?
Multiple copies of the same text could be made simultaneously.
As soon as it was created, it became possible to replicate images.
Printing had been banned in previous eras, but now it was permitted.
There was not a way to copy texts before the printing press.
33
If a work of art follows all of the elements of art, will it automatically be a very popular piece of art?
Yes, as long as the principles of design are completely followed as well.
No, but it increases the chances that they will be held in high regard.
No, these are more just suggestions than required concrete guidelines.
Yes, that is why all artists strictly follow all of the elements.
34
In this image, which part could be described as the mid-tone?
the flower arrangement in the center
the entire surface of the couch
the carpet with shadow under the table
the brighter part of the wall
35
If you took a picture on your phone and then edited it, would that be considered digital art?
Yes, it involves art and a computer.
Yes, but only if it was black and white.
No, it is only art if a professional artist creates it.
No, digital art must have movement and sound.
36
Which BEST explains when the logo likely emerged?
with print advertising or labels
in the past decade with the rise of digital arts
during the prehistoric era
when images could be reproduced in color
37
Logos that only use one color are more memorable than those that use many.
False
True
38
A mask was made using some ivory pieces. What would this tell us about the culture that made it?
They were close to an elephant habitat.
They lived in a region near the ocean.
They did not think ivory was valuable.
They used a lot of symbols in their masks.
39
When would the background be the focus of a picture?
When all of the items in the photograph need to be in focus.
When the items toward the back of the picture are too far away.
When it is a portrait of a group of individuals.
When the item in the foreground is not very important.
40
If a photograph did not have unity, how could you tell?
There is no way to tell if an image has unity or not.
There would be no focal point to the picture.
One element would stand out in a negative way.
The rule of thirds would not be followed effectively.
41
Can you have a pattern without repetition?
Yes, repetition is more common than patterns.
Yes, a pattern can occur only once while repetition cannot.
No, there must be some repetition to create the pattern.
No, pattern and repetition are exactly the same.
