Sunday, December 18, 2011

Semester Reflection

This semester i learned so much in Graphics. I learned how to use Illustrator and Photoshop. I also learned how to use a Mac computer well. I really enjoyed the projects because it allowed us to be creative and not follow directly any set rules. I would like to learn how to use photoshop a little better next semester! This class has been so much fun this year and I can't wait until next semester!


Friday, December 16, 2011

Review Week 17

Yes, I learned that there are many types of serif fonts, such as adnate and abrupt serifs. Adnate serifs appear to be more organic. Abrupt serifs is more square and rigid. Also, I learned that on a letter the rounded part is called a bowl and the middle part of a letter is called a spine.

Review Week 16

How many points are in an inch? How many points are in a pica?
12 points
Of the seven classifications, which classification(s) would best work as body type? Why?
Serif or Sans Serif
Identify the lowercase characters that have ascenders?
d,b, h
Identify the lowercase characters that have descenders?

p, y, f 
Classify the following typefaces and briefly explain why you believe it should be classified that way:

02.pngsans serif01.pngscript 
05.pngdecorative
04.pngserif07.pngold style06.png03.png

Friday, December 2, 2011

Review Week 14

Identify 5 colleges that offer graphic design (or related) majors. For each, list the school name, location, graphics majors that are offered, requirements for admission. 


SCAD:  Savannah, GA:  Survey of Art Applications, Typography, Graphic Design Studio 1:  Portfolio, GED
Carnegie Mellon University:  Pitsburg, PA: Good scores on SAT and ACT and high GPA: color communication, product design
Rhode Island School of Design:  Rhode Island: typography, investigation of color, practice of print and media:  porfolio, SAT/ACT scores, GED
Virginia Common Wealth University:  Virginia:  Drawing studio (prereq), typography, imaging, design technology:  pre courses in graphic design, GED, portfolio, ACT/SAT scores
Maryland Institute College of Art:  Maryland:  typography, design technology:  GED, portfolio, SAT/ACT scores




What is a portfolio?
A folder of all an artist's best work.

What is the importance of a portfolio?
Most Art schools require a portfolio to be submitted for admission.