Interesting Composition Using Photography
This quiz will test student knowledge of the art of composition using photography.
- 1.
Explain the rule of Simplicity:
- 2.
Why is symmetrical balance sometimes not a good idea in a photograph?
- 3.
Observe Scene D on the projector screen. Explain all the reasons why this is a good photograph.
- 4.
Observe Scene A on the projector screen. If you were taking a picture of the student, how should you frame the picture?
- A.
Horizontally (landscape)
- B.
Vertically (portrait)
- C.
Either way is acceptable
Correct Answer
B. Vertically (portrait) -
- 5.
The subject of the photograph should be located in the upper left, upper right, lower left, or lower right of the frame according to the ___________:
- A.
Rule of Simplicity
- B.
Rule of Leading Motion
- C.
Rule of Thirds
- D.
Rule of Balance
- E.
Rule of Symmetry
Correct Answer
C. Rule of Thirds -
- 6.
If you are taking a photo of a football player running to the left, the player should be framed on the right side of your image.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
Diagonal lines should be avoided in your photograph as they tend to confuse the picture.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 8.
________ lines in the background make the subject stand out.
- A.
Diagonal
- B.
Repetitive
- C.
S-curve
Correct Answer
B. Repetitive -
- 9.
________ lines can be used to draw the eye directly to the subject.
- A.
Diagonal
- B.
Repetitive
- C.
S-curve
Correct Answer
A. Diagonal -
- 10.
________ is the arrangement of shapes, colors, or areas of light and dark that complement one another.
Correct Answer
Balance
balance
BALANCE - 11.
Observe Scene B on the projector screen. This image is an example of what kind of lines?
- A.
Diagonal
- B.
Repetitive
- C.
S-curve
Correct Answer
C. S-curve -
- 12.
The complementary color to purple would be:
- A.
Orange
- B.
Red
- C.
Green
- D.
Yellow
- E.
Blue
Correct Answer
D. Yellow -
- 13.
Red and green are complementary colors.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 14.
Subjects arranged in geometric shapes enhance the balance of a photograph.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 15.
The placement of items in the foreground that appear around your subject is referred to as:
- A.
Framing
- B.
Wrapping
- C.
Front-Setting
- D.
Temporary Insanity
Correct Answer
A. Framing -
- 16.
A tree growing out of the subject's head in a photo is an example of:
- A.
Framing
- B.
Merger
- C.
Not following the Simplify rule
- D.
Ignoring the Rule of Thirds
Correct Answer
B. Merger -
- 17.
Observe Scene C on the projector screen. This is an example of:
- A.
Near merger
- B.
Leading motion
- C.
Border merger
- D.
Rule of Thirds
Correct Answer
C. Border merger -
- 18.
If you are taking a picture of a sunset, where should the horizon generally be placed?
- A.
Centered in frame
- B.
Upper frame
- C.
Lower frame
Correct Answer
C. Lower frame -
- 19.
Which methods did we discuss in class to draw attention to the subject in a photo?
- A.
Focus
- B.
Labeling
- C.
Size
- D.
Lighting
- E.
Color
Correct Answer(s)
A. Focus
C. Size
D. Lighting -
- 20.
If you are taking a picture of a basketball player in action, you should typically use the following settings:
- A.
Fast shutter speed, closed aperture
- B.
Slow shutter speed, open aperture
- C.
Fast shutter speed, open aperture
- D.
Slow shutter speed, closed aperture
Correct Answer
C. Fast shutter speed, open aperture -
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