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!
Sunday, December 18, 2011
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:
sans serif
script
decorative
serif
old style
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:
sans serifscript decorativeserifold styleFriday, 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.
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.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Podcast #4
Define typography?
The art of expressing ideas through typefaces
Where did the word "typography" originate from?
Greek Form
What does typography involve?
Creating and Modifying type using different illustrations
What is a typeface?designs or visual symbols used to create a design
What is another term for typeface?Font
What is a character?
Symbols that make up a typeface
What is type style?
Modifications of typeface
What does type style "create" within a design?Creates bold, italics, condensed, Roman, heavy
What is the waist line and what does it indicate?
Imaginary line drawn through the middle of characters
What is a base line and what does it indicate?
Its where the majority of the letters bottoms end
What is an ascender?
Parts of letters that extend higher
What is a descender?
Part of letter that extends lower than the rest
Describe a serif?
Parts of the letter that make a line on the ends
How can the size of the typeface be identified?
Points
What is a point?
Size of letter
How many points are in an inch?
72
What is a pica and how many are in an inch?subdivision of point, 6 Picas per inch
How many points are in a pica?12 points per Pica
What is body type and where can it be found?
Types that range from 4pt.-12 pt.
What is the key to selecting appropriate typefaces to be used as body type?
readability
What is display type and how is it used?headlines, subheadlines, anything above 14 points
What is reverse type and when would it be used?
call attention to a message, consistent white type on a darker background
What is a typeface classification?
categorizing typefaces into different type of type
When was Blackletter invented and how was it used?
1517
Describer the characteristics of a Blackletter typeface?
elaborate thick strokes
When was Old Style invented and what was is based on?
created to replace blackletter
Describe the characteristics of an Old Style typeface?
serifs, thick and thin
When were formal scripts developed?
hand writing
When were casual scripts developed?
a few centuries after formal
Describe the characteristics of a Script typeface?
long serifs, calligraphy like
When was Modern typefaces developed and why?
extreme thick and thin, serifs
Describe the characteristics of a Modern typeface?
type with serifs and different thickness
How early can Sans Serif typefaces be found? What happened?
5th century, Old style, made it obsolete in the 20th century
When did they become popular?
1920s
What does "sans serif" mean?
No lines extend from the ends of the letters
Describe the characteristics of a Sans Serif typeface?
No serif uniform weight
When was Slab Serif developed and why?
19th century for advertising
Describe the characteristics of a Slab Serif typeface?
thick, chunky serifs
Describe Decorative typefaces?
can't be classified
Why were they developed?
for specific themes
What are they best used for?
advertising
The art of expressing ideas through typefaces
Where did the word "typography" originate from?
Greek Form
What does typography involve?
Creating and Modifying type using different illustrations
What is a typeface?designs or visual symbols used to create a design
What is another term for typeface?Font
What is a character?
Symbols that make up a typeface
What is type style?
Modifications of typeface
What does type style "create" within a design?Creates bold, italics, condensed, Roman, heavy
What is the waist line and what does it indicate?
Imaginary line drawn through the middle of characters
What is a base line and what does it indicate?
Its where the majority of the letters bottoms end
What is an ascender?
Parts of letters that extend higher
What is a descender?
Part of letter that extends lower than the rest
Describe a serif?
Parts of the letter that make a line on the ends
How can the size of the typeface be identified?
Points
What is a point?
Size of letter
How many points are in an inch?
72
What is a pica and how many are in an inch?subdivision of point, 6 Picas per inch
How many points are in a pica?12 points per Pica
What is body type and where can it be found?
Types that range from 4pt.-12 pt.
What is the key to selecting appropriate typefaces to be used as body type?
readability
What is display type and how is it used?headlines, subheadlines, anything above 14 points
What is reverse type and when would it be used?
call attention to a message, consistent white type on a darker background
What is a typeface classification?
categorizing typefaces into different type of type
When was Blackletter invented and how was it used?
1517
Describer the characteristics of a Blackletter typeface?
elaborate thick strokes
When was Old Style invented and what was is based on?
created to replace blackletter
Describe the characteristics of an Old Style typeface?
serifs, thick and thin
When were formal scripts developed?
hand writing
When were casual scripts developed?
a few centuries after formal
Describe the characteristics of a Script typeface?
long serifs, calligraphy like
When was Modern typefaces developed and why?
extreme thick and thin, serifs
Describe the characteristics of a Modern typeface?
type with serifs and different thickness
How early can Sans Serif typefaces be found? What happened?
5th century, Old style, made it obsolete in the 20th century
When did they become popular?
1920s
What does "sans serif" mean?
No lines extend from the ends of the letters
Describe the characteristics of a Sans Serif typeface?
No serif uniform weight
When was Slab Serif developed and why?
19th century for advertising
Describe the characteristics of a Slab Serif typeface?
thick, chunky serifs
Describe Decorative typefaces?
can't be classified
Why were they developed?
for specific themes
What are they best used for?
advertising
Monday, November 28, 2011
Review Week 13
| Find an example that utilizes the principle within the design. You should have 8 DIFFERENT sample designs. For each,discuss how the particular principle is used. |
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| Unity: This picture is showing unity because the same colors are used in different parts of the painting. |
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| Contrast: There are many different colors used in this picture therefore it demonstrates contrast. |
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| Movement: This picture is blurred to give the effect of movement throughout the painting. |
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| Rhythm: This picture uses the same image of an orange over and over again to represent a rhythmic feel to the painting. |
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| Gradient: This picture has orange shades fade throughout the painting making it gradient. |
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| Proportion: The lips in the painting are bigger in this picture making the proportion of the painting different. |
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| Variation: MAny colors are used in this piece of art so there is variation. |
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| Balance: This picture is symmetrical so it is balanced. |
How do you add a layer mask to a particular layer?
You can drg it or press the layer mask button
What two colors are used to create the mask?
Black and White
Describe the process of using a layer mask?
You press the button which creates a mask then switch the colors then use the brush.
Stephen Kroninger
What kind of art/design does he produce?
Abnormal, creative, unproportional art.
In what publications/media studios has his work been featured?
Museum of Modern Art
Post 2 samples of his art. Answer the following questions for each piece...Was this piece published?
Abnormal, creative, unproportional art.
In what publications/media studios has his work been featured?
Museum of Modern Art
Post 2 samples of his art. Answer the following questions for each piece...Was this piece published?
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| This piece of art was published. |
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| This piece of art was not published. Different proportions are used to give the picture a more animated effect. An principle of design used would be the different textures in the clothes. |
What principles of design were utilized within the piece? How?
What elements of design were utilized?
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