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.