Practice Layering And Blending Modes - Unit 1: The Expressive Self – Identity, Emotion, and Personal Narrative
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Layering and Blending Modes

Practice - Layering and Blending Modes

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does a layer in digital art do?

💡 Hint: Think of how layering works in real-life models or collages.

Question 2 Easy

What is the default blending mode called?

💡 Hint: It’s the mode that covers everything below it.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of layers in digital art?

To create dimension and depth
To permanently merge all elements
To restrict editing options

💡 Hint: Think about how artists stack elements in a painting.

Question 2

Multiply mode darkens colors.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall how shadows are created in art.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a digital artwork illustrating a strong emotional theme using multiple layers and blending modes. Explain your choices about layering and blending effects in your artist statement.

💡 Hint: Consider how layering could show contrasts in feelings.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique a chosen artwork and evaluate how effective the blending modes and layer techniques contribute to the overall emotive quality.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the feelings evoked from color interactions.

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