NYSTCE Visual Arts UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Chuck Close - CORRECT ANSWER - was a photorealist who was only interested in
recording visual information not any insights into the portraits of his sitters. His canvases were
very large and every aspect of the face could be seen on close viewing.
He suffered a spinal artery collapse that bound him to a wheelchair. He altered his technique to
accommodate this by using small abstract elements to make up the face instead.
Rabbit-Glue - CORRECT ANSWER - was traditionally used by Renaissance painters to
seal a canvas. It was also used to tighten the canvas before painting on it.
Rule of Thirds - CORRECT ANSWER - A composition rule that divides the screen into
thirds horizontally and vertically, like a tic-tac toe grid placed over the picture on a television set.
Almost all of the important information included in every shot is located at one of the four
intersections of the horizontal and vertical lines.
Frame within a Frame - CORRECT ANSWER - Using an object with the frame like a
window or a door to create a framed image within the photo frame.
The Rule of Odds - CORRECT ANSWER - A composition method which refers to the
more pleasing look of odd-numbered groupings, such as threes, fives, and sevens.
Mezzotint - CORRECT ANSWER - an intaglio printmaking process based on roughening
the entire printing plate to accept ink; the artist smooths non-image areas. Artist works from dark
to light roughening parts for shading and smoothing areas for lighting.
Aquatint - CORRECT ANSWER - an intaglio printmaking process that uses melted rosin
or spray paint to create an acid-resistant ground.
Intaglio Process - CORRECT ANSWER - Using a burin to carve lines.
, Linocut & Wood Cut - CORRECT ANSWER - Using gouges to cut away material.
Raku - CORRECT ANSWER - a Japanese clay that is low fire and usually hand-shaped
rather than wheel-thrown; porous when fired and cooled in open air or a bin of combustible
material.
Glazes are suitable to what kind of temperatures? - CORRECT ANSWER - Low fire
Is Raku pottery usually functional or decorative? Why? - CORRECT ANSWER - Raku
pottery is usually decorative because of its fragile and porous nature.
Is Chrome Yellow toxic? Why or why not? - CORRECT ANSWER - Chrome Yellow is
toxic because it contains lead, which is a toxic heavy metal. It also darkens over time as it is
exposed to air.
Is Cadmium Red Hue toxic? Why or why not? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cadmium Red
Hue is not toxic because it contains the word "hue" and was created to mimic the color of the
original Cadmium Red without the toxicity.
Aspect Ratio - CORRECT ANSWER - The relationship of width to height in a picture or
shape, which should be written W:H.
Emboss - CORRECT ANSWER - To produce a design in raised relief; decorate with a
raised design. In Photoshop, this will make the image seem stamped or raised, and will change
the color to gray.
Glowing Edges Filter - CORRECT ANSWER - finds the edges of an image and applies a
neon glow to them.
Extrude - CORRECT ANSWER - will give a three-dimensional feel to the image.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Chuck Close - CORRECT ANSWER - was a photorealist who was only interested in
recording visual information not any insights into the portraits of his sitters. His canvases were
very large and every aspect of the face could be seen on close viewing.
He suffered a spinal artery collapse that bound him to a wheelchair. He altered his technique to
accommodate this by using small abstract elements to make up the face instead.
Rabbit-Glue - CORRECT ANSWER - was traditionally used by Renaissance painters to
seal a canvas. It was also used to tighten the canvas before painting on it.
Rule of Thirds - CORRECT ANSWER - A composition rule that divides the screen into
thirds horizontally and vertically, like a tic-tac toe grid placed over the picture on a television set.
Almost all of the important information included in every shot is located at one of the four
intersections of the horizontal and vertical lines.
Frame within a Frame - CORRECT ANSWER - Using an object with the frame like a
window or a door to create a framed image within the photo frame.
The Rule of Odds - CORRECT ANSWER - A composition method which refers to the
more pleasing look of odd-numbered groupings, such as threes, fives, and sevens.
Mezzotint - CORRECT ANSWER - an intaglio printmaking process based on roughening
the entire printing plate to accept ink; the artist smooths non-image areas. Artist works from dark
to light roughening parts for shading and smoothing areas for lighting.
Aquatint - CORRECT ANSWER - an intaglio printmaking process that uses melted rosin
or spray paint to create an acid-resistant ground.
Intaglio Process - CORRECT ANSWER - Using a burin to carve lines.
, Linocut & Wood Cut - CORRECT ANSWER - Using gouges to cut away material.
Raku - CORRECT ANSWER - a Japanese clay that is low fire and usually hand-shaped
rather than wheel-thrown; porous when fired and cooled in open air or a bin of combustible
material.
Glazes are suitable to what kind of temperatures? - CORRECT ANSWER - Low fire
Is Raku pottery usually functional or decorative? Why? - CORRECT ANSWER - Raku
pottery is usually decorative because of its fragile and porous nature.
Is Chrome Yellow toxic? Why or why not? - CORRECT ANSWER - Chrome Yellow is
toxic because it contains lead, which is a toxic heavy metal. It also darkens over time as it is
exposed to air.
Is Cadmium Red Hue toxic? Why or why not? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cadmium Red
Hue is not toxic because it contains the word "hue" and was created to mimic the color of the
original Cadmium Red without the toxicity.
Aspect Ratio - CORRECT ANSWER - The relationship of width to height in a picture or
shape, which should be written W:H.
Emboss - CORRECT ANSWER - To produce a design in raised relief; decorate with a
raised design. In Photoshop, this will make the image seem stamped or raised, and will change
the color to gray.
Glowing Edges Filter - CORRECT ANSWER - finds the edges of an image and applies a
neon glow to them.
Extrude - CORRECT ANSWER - will give a three-dimensional feel to the image.
