Review Week 6

What is the pen tool used for?

The pen tool is used to create curved or detailed lines. It is good for tracing.

How can you manipulate a path/line in Illustrator? Discuss the use of the white arrow tool, pen+, pen-, and convert too.

You manipulate with the convert tool. The white arrow tool allows you to drag the line to how you want it. The + and - pen tools allow you to add or subtract the anchors on the lines. The pen plus adds anchors and pen minus subtracts anchors.   The  convert tool allows you to manipulate your lines.

How can you utilize the layers palette in Illustrator? 

You can trace on the layers and create places to draw.

How do you create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator?

First you draw a rectangle around your area you want the design. The rectangle should have no fill or line. Then select everything you drew. Then go to object, clipping mask, make.

Review Week 5

For each of the 5 elements of design (shape, line, texture, space, value), find an example that utilizes each element within the design (Google search for poster design, advertisements, etc). You should have 5 DIFFERENT sample designs. 

For each, evaluate the design in 4 to 5 sentences. Label each with the appropriate element. Then, discuss how that particular element is used and how it enhances the design. 

SHAPE:  In this design, shape is used to attract a persons attention. The shapes in this picture are fun and attract younger and older viewers. By adding a heart to the poster, the poster becomes more childish and fun.  By having all of the shapes different, it makes the poster more interesting.

SPACE:  In this poster, the space surrounding the words gets the point across. The poster is making you think about design in a visual aspect. It is ironic how simple the design is visually but speaks so powerfully. Sometimes, space is necessary to get a point across.

VALUE:  In this poster, value is used between the man and the sky. By making the sky dark and gloomy, and the man strong and grey, he stands out. The contrast between the man and background make him become the focal point of the poster. Also, the contrast in color between the words and surrounding makes the words stand out better.

LINE:  In this poster lines are used to make the poster more fun. The lines make the "creatures" seem like the are enjoying their selves with the music. The lines also add attention to the headphones in their ears. Also, the lines make the viewer look right at the arms and then they see it is a music poster

TEXTURE:  This poster uses texture for the background. The background makes the poster appear older. Especially with the type of writing, this background goes with the theme of the poster. The writing looks like graffiti and the texture is like a dirty wall. The texture in this poster helps convey the message.

SHAPE

SPACE

VALUE

LINE

TEXTURE

Review Week 4

Why/How can icons be used?

Icons can be used to send visual messages. By using certain lines, shapes, and colors, icons can help symbolize important elements within the icon.

What is the difference between copyright and public domain?

Copyright means that the owners have right to anything that happens to their item. Public domain is when the copyright has expired.

How can you avoid plagiarism in this class? In other classes?

To avoid any plagiarism in this class you must be creative and use your own ideas. In other classes, you have to do the same.

Review Week 3

What is OHSA?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

How can graphic designers effectively communicate? In your own words, explain the communication process.

Graphic designers communicate visually. They make icons and pictures to communicate ideas. To get their ideas across completely, graphic designers, use colors, shapes, and text to apply their message to their work.

Understanding the history, culture and movements of fine and graphic arts will make you a better producer of visual messages. Why?

Understanding the history of graphic design shows the process of the design method. Knowing the history and movements of graphic design helps the designer stay up to date with the latest trends, technology, and communication skills.

Podcast #1

Podcast #1 Elements of Design

Watch the podcast. Answer the review questions below. Keep the question italicized and the answer regular.

What does it take to create good graphic design?

Conveys information well, eye appealing

What is the difference between elements and principles?

Elements are componentd are parts that we add to the design. Principles tell us how we should organize the elements.

Name the six (6) elements of design.

1.    Line

2.    Shape/Form

3.    Space

4.    Texture

5.    Value

6.    Color

What can lines aid in, when alone or combined with  other lines or shapes?

Lines can aid in the readability, appearance, and message of a design.

Which lines suggest a feeling of rest? Why do you think?

Horizontal Lines

Vertical lines communicate a feeling of what? Why do you think?

Loftiness

What lines suggest a feeling of movement? Why do you think?

Diagonal

Soft, shallow curved lines suggest what? Why do you think?

Comfort

These lines suggest confusion and turbulence? Why do you think?

Deep acute Lines

What element defines a specific area of space?

Shape

What is the difference between two dimensional shapes and three dimensional shapes?

3D seem to come off of the page.

Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes?

Geometric Shapes are structured often symmetrical shapes. Organic shapes are found in nature or they can be man made shapes.

What are abstract shapes?

Stylized or simplified versions of natural shapes

Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality?

Square, Triangle, Circle

What do triangles suggest?

Action

Circles convey feelings of what?

Protection or infinity

Describe positive space and negative space?

Positive Space is the area which contains all of the elements you have added to your design. These 

might include text, graphics, photos, lines, or shapes. Negative space refers to the shapes around and between those objects and elements.

What is texture?

Texture is the actual surface or a design with the reader actually being able to feel the texture of the paper and materials in the printed design.

Incorporating texture into a design can help do what?

Creates richness and depth

What is value?

The degree of light and dark in a design. It’s the contrast between balck and white and all the tones in between.

What is another name for value?

Tone

What can the element of color do when incorporated into a design?

It can convey moods, create images, attract attention, and identify objects.

Intro Goals

In this class I hope that I will learn many things. I am very excited for this class because I love the computers.  Also, it is extremely fun to design on Illustrator. This class is going to be very fun and I cannot wait! I took this class because I wanted to use the amazing computers :D. Also, I took this class to learn the basics of graphic design and to be in Imaginarium.