Visual Communication Unit 2 Milestone 2

Visual Communication Unit 2 Milestone 2 Why is a type specimen useful? • It makes it easier to determine which font will be best suited for use in a magazine layout. • It quickly showcases the typeface in a variety of situations which helps designers to visualize it in their projects. • It creates an environment to quickly determine the best color type for a project. • It enables the designer to select which font is best suited for use on the web. [Digital image]. (n.d.). Retrieved from Which of the following are split complementary colors? Which element is featured prominently in this layout grid? • Columns • Gutter • Bleeds lOMoARcPSD| A member of a complete set of letters, numbers and punctuation symbols • A capital letter form using different weights and widths • Contains the name of the publisher, family, weight, posture and width • Contains all capital letterforms, of consistent posture and width • Rebus • Big type • Frame • Picture window • How tall is a word that is set in 72-point type? • One-half inch • One pica • One inch Which of the following defines a typeface? (n.d.). Retrieved from t,_ Which of the layout styles below is used in this image? Caption • lOMoARcPSD| This style is characterized by slab serifs and the use of even-weight strokes. • This style is characterized by low contrast between thick and thin strokes, and distinctive numerals. • This style is characterized by elaborate, straight, angular strokes. • This style is characterized by a geometric quality, with hairline thin serifs and extreme contrast between thick and thin strokes.