Review week 6

What is the pen tool used for?The pen tool is used to create curved lines that make objects, it is like the shape tool but with more freedom.

How can you manipulate a path/line in Illustrator? Discuss the use of the white arrow tool, pen+, pen-, and convert too.
You can manipulate a path/line using the tools above, using the white arrow tool lets you move a point to a new spot, bring the line a specific way towards it. The pen+ and pen- tools are used to add or take away an anchor point on a path, the convert tool lets you move a tool and drag the line along with it

How can you utilize the layers palette in Illustrator?
You can use it as a base to trace an image without distorting the image itself, or use it to create different objects that you don't want to blend together

How do you create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator?

Create a shape, bring it to the front, highlight everything, click the shape, click object, create clipping mask

Review Week 5

Shape: The eyedrop shape attracts the eye to look at the design.

Line: The lines at the bottom make it seem mysterious, trying to figure out what it is.

Texture: The texture makes the poster seem to have an old-style feel to it.

Space: This negative space behind the man makes the eye focus on the main subject, the text and the paper man.

Value: The value of this picture makes it seem like the horse actually has depth.

Blog week 4

Why/how can icons be used to communicate?

They can convey a certain saying or thought with a small, simple icon

Via the internet, find 2 examples of common icons that clearly communicate their message. Post both in this entry.

What is the difference between copyright and public domain?

Copyright means its owner does not want it copied, while public domain is open for use

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

You can check who uploaded the image or work you are looking at and check for the little C thing

Blog week 3

What is OSHA? What do the letters stand for?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration,  they help work environments be more safe

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

They can learn their audience so that they know what they enjoy, and dislike and create designs corresponding to that

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

Because you will know what each line or shape or element of design will symbolize and make it more easy to communicate.

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?

Elements, principles.

What is the difference between elements and principles?

Elements are the actual things in the design, while principles tell us how we should organize these elements

Name the six (6) elements of design.

Line ,shape ,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?

Horizontal because they are laying down

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

Loftiness, because they are straight up

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

Diagonal, because they are slanted

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

Comfort, safety, relaxation, because they are lazily curving

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

Curved lines, because they are swirly so you have to try to follow them

What element defines a specific area of space?

shape

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

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Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes?

Geometric are structured while organic are found in nature and can be irregular

What are abstract shapes?

Stylized or simplified versions of natural shapes

Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality?

squares

What do triangles suggest?

action

Circles convey feelings of what?

Protection or infinity

Describe positive space and negative space?

Positive space is the space that is refering to objects and elements in design, while negative is like the bacground, white space

What is texture?

Can refer to the actual surface of the design with the reader being able to feel it

Incorporating texture into a design can help do what?

Create a feeling of richness and depth

What is value?

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?

Can convey moods, create images, attract attention, and identify objects