Review week 6

What is the pen tool used for?

The pen tool can be used to make different patterns and shapes

How can you manipulate a path/line in Illustrator?

The white arrow tool allows you to change theshapess of different objects. The pen plus tool allows you to add more thing to the objects. Meanwhile, the pen minus tool will allow you to delete or erase a line

How can you utilize the layers palette in Illustrator?

You can utilize the layers palette by helping you create different layers when working on making textures. Which will help you make sure they do not overlap.

How do you create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator?

You create the clipping mask in adobe illustrator by creating a rectangle that you place in front of your creation. you then drag your black arrow key over this piece. Then you do go object then clipping mask and select make.

Review Week 5

When looking at this design it reminds me of value. This reminds me of value because of the different colors used throughout the design. It shows modest coloring which to me is very unique. That being the reason i chose this poster design. 

This poster shows efficient lines to me. From what i have been taught these lines calm the mind. The coloring  grabbed my attention. Lines are there to pull the readers or consumers attention and in this design there was a great example of doing so

This poster shows watercolor textures and textures that seem to be used on banners. I chose this one in general because these specific textures catch my eye. I love the fact that they gave it a retro spin with a disco theme. This enhanced the design because instead of just having a poster that said receptions needed they had a design to convince people to further look through and into it.





Space is something that does not have a specific position or shape. I believe this movie poster is very spacious. This is because the information is not jumbled throughout the whole piece. Yet, the point of the piece is still proven. Space is shown as well as value in this as well. This enhances the design because it has your eye look in one spot and can find out everything needed to know about the piece without looking all around.




This design uses shapes. Although it looks as if a teardrop is formed a shape was apart of this process. The shape tool can change a eclipse circle into a teardrop shape which is shown in the picture above. This picture can enhance the design because the blue dot (circle) can draw someone to the design.

Review Week 4

Why/how can icons be used to communicate?

Icons can be used to communicate because its a way to get your point across without using words/text. They use pictures instead and still get there points clearly shown.

What is the difference between copyright and public domain?

Copyright is when you have a work that belongs to you and only you. Whenever, public domain is when you have a work that anyone can use.

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

You can avoid plagiarism by not using others works and getting inspiration from actual objects.

Review week 3

What is OSHA? What do the letters stand for?

OSHA is a federal agency that enforces the safety of things. Stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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

Graphic designers can effectively communicate by bringing points to people throughout there designs

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

Because you first have to know and understand how it got here to appreciate it to its best ability

Intro Goals

I took this class because I thought it would be a fun art class to take (: My goal for this class is to do my work to the best of my ability. I am looking into being a graphic designer one day as well.

Podcast # 1: Elements of Design

What does it take to create good graphic design?

Requires a understanding of the elements and principles

What is the difference between elements and principles?

Elements-the actual thing added to the design

Principles- tells how we should organize elements on a screen

Name the six (6) elements of design.

Line, shape or form, space, texture, value, color

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

Readability, appearance, and message of a design

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

Hortizontal line bc it reminds to of clean and cut and relatess to gravity

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

Loftiness bc they look like curves

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

Diagonal bc it is unstable

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

Suggest comfort bc it is used in vericals

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

Curved lines bc they are everwhere

What element defines a specific area of space?

Shape or form

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

2D- width and height

3D- width, depth, and height

Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes?

Geometric shape- are structured often symmetrical shapes

Organic shapes- are found in nature

What are abstract shapes?

Abstract shapes- are stylized or simplified verisons of natural shapes

Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality?

square

What do triangles suggest?

action

Circles convey feelings of what?

Feeling of protection

Describe positive space and negative space?

Positive space- refers to objects used in a design

Negative space- refers to the shapes around and better the object

What is texture?

Can refer to the actual surface in the design and you can feel it

Incorporating texture into a design can help do what?

Create a feeling of richness and in depth

What is value?

Is the degree of light and dark in a design

What is another name for value?

tone

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

Convey moods, create images, and identify objects