Design Industry & Copyright

How long is the exam? How many questions will there be?

50 minutes to answer 13 questions and to complete 17 tasks.

What panels should you always have open during the exam?

Layers and Properties

What should you identify before beginning a design project?

The purpose of the design and the client’s target audience.

Why is it important to talk to the client before designing?

To understand their business goals and what they want the design to achieve

What should you do if you do not have enough information from a client?

Ask the client for more information or clarification.

What type of design elements usually appeal to children?

Vibrant colors, characters, and attention-grabbing visuals

What is a design brief?

A document or set of instructions explaining the project goals, audience, requirements, and purpose

Which Photoshop export options are commonly used for web images?

Export As and Save for Web.

What is project scope?

The defined goals, deliverables, requirements, expectations and boundaries of a project.

What is a brief in design work?

A document outlining project scope

What is scope creep?

The gradual expansion of a project’s goals or requirements beyond the original agreement.

What often causes scope creep?

Clients requesting extra revisions, assets, or features outside the original brief.

What is a change order?

A signed document approving additional project changes outside the original agreement.

What is the first stage of project management?

Planning and analysis

What happens during the planning and analysis stage?

Identify goals, audience, budget, deliverables, and create a project outline

What is the second stage of project management?

Scheduling

What happens during the scheduling stage?

Set due dates, develop timelines, assign responsibilities, and define project scope

What is the third stage of project management?

Building (brainstorming)

What happens during the building/brainstorming stage?

Create sketches, and produce prototypes.

What is the fourth stage of project management?

Review and evaluate

What is the final stage of project management?

Publish

What happens during the implement/publish stage?

Export and share files, publish designs

What is copyright?

A legal protection that gives creators ownership over their original work

What must you do before using someone else’s work or font?

Get the proper rights or permission

What is public domain?

Materials not protected by copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property laws

Can public domain works be modified into something new?

Yes, public domain works can be adapted or changed legally.

What is fair use?

A rule allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission in specific situations

In what situations might fair use apply?

Education, commentary, news reporting, criticism, or parody.

What is a derivative work?

A new work created by adapting or modifying an existing copyrighted work

Why is permission still be needed for derivative works?

The original work remains protected by copyright

What is Creative Commons?

A licensing system allowing creators to share work while keeping some rights.

How is Creative Commons different from “all rights reserved”?

It allows creators to specify how others may use their work

What is a model release?

A signed form giving permission to use a recognizable person’s likeness.

What is a location release?

A signed form giving permission to use private property or certain landmarks