Review Week 6

What is the pen tool used for?
the pen tool can be used to trace an image or create shapes.

How can you manipulate a path/line in Illustrator? Discuss the use of the white arrow tool, pen+, pen-, and convert too.
You manipulate a line with the white arrow tool, pen+, pen-, and convert tool. The white arrow tool can change the curve of a line. The pen+ tool adds anchors to a line. The pen- tool deletes anchors on a line. The convert tool will make shape corners on a shape.

How can you utilize the layers palette in Illustrator?
The layers palette tool lets you create different layers in your design. It allows you to work on one part of your design and keep the rest of your design locked so you cant accidentally mess it up.

How do you create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator?

You create a clipping mask by making a square, with no fill or no line fill, where you want to crop your image. Then you selected all of your design and click on Object then go down to clipping mask and make.

Review week 5

Line:

This image has good line use because the lines create movement and flow. There is a good variety of thick and thin lines. That enhances the image because you aren't looking at the same thing over and over again all the lines

are different.

Value: the image uses good value. It has a nice variety of different shades of blue. Also the contrast between the blue and white creates a nice emphasis. the value enhances the image because it helps draw the eye to the center.

Space:

This image has a good use of space because it is concentrated up at the top, but then towards the bottom there is more negative space. Also the way it is organized created a good flow of were the image will draw eye.

Texture: The image uses good texture. It uses lines to show texture.

the texture gives across a rough and cracked feeling.

Shape:

This design uses shape because it is the shape of a heart but it used other shapes to make the heart. The use of shape enhances the design because with out the other shapes making up the heart it would be just a heart.

That can be boring and over done.

Review Week 4

Why/how can icons be used to

communicate?

Icons can show an audience what the desig

ner is trying to tell them wi

thout actually telling them.

Via the internet, find 2 examples of common icons th

at cle

arly communicate their message. Post

both in this entry.

What is the difference between copyright and public domain?

Copyright belongs to one person and you can't use it, public domain anyone can use.

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

To avoid plagiarism you site where you got it from and paraphrase.

Review Week 3

What is OSHA? What do the letters stand for?

OSHA is an enforcer of safe work habits and conditions. OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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

Graphic designers communicate through their work. The colors and textures and fonts they use help them communicate to their audience.

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

If you understand how to make fine arts and you understand the culture of your audience then you can make a better graphic design.

Intro Goals

I decided to take this class because my mother wanted me too and I wanted to switch out of photo design. My goals for intro to graphics and design are to learn about graphic design, to make good grades, and to pass the class.

Podcast #1 Elements of Design

What does it take to create good graphic design?
An understanding of the elements and principles of design

What is the difference between elements and principles?
Elements are what you put on the screen principles are how you organize elements

Name the six (6) elements of design.
Line, shape/form, space, texture, value, and color

What can lines aid in, when alone or combined with other lines or shapes
Readability, apperance, and message of the design

Which lines suggest a feeling of rest? Why do you think?
Horizontal lines because they stay the same

Vertical lines communicate a feeling of what? Why do you think?
Loftiness because they are going up

What lines suggest a feeling of movement? Why do you think?
Diaginal lines because they are moving up and over

Soft, shallow curved lines suggest what? Why do you think?
Comfort, saftey, and relaxation because it is soft and curved and safe

These lines suggest confusion and turbulence? Why do you think?
Deep acute curves because the are sharp and rapid

What element defines a specific area of space?
shape

What is the difference between two dimensional shapes and three dimensional shapes?
A 2d shape has width and height a 3d shape has depth width and height

Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes?
Geometric shapes are structured and symmetric organic shapes are irregular and fluid

What are abstract shapes?
Stylized/ simplified versions of natural shapes

Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality?
honesty

What do triangles suggest?
Action, stability

Circles convey feelings of what?
protection

Describe positive space and negative space?
Positive space is area contains elements
Negitive space is area around elements

What is texture?
Surface of design

Incorporating texture into a design can help do what?
Richness and depth

What is value?
Degree of light and dark

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