Review Week 6

What is the pen tool used for?

it can be used for making lines and shapes, and for tracing

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 lines that you make by using the pen tool, you also are able to use the pen+ tool the adds anchors for you to manipulate, the pen- tool that let you remove anchors, and the white arrow that lets you change an angle of a line after i is set.

How can you utilize the layers palette in Illustrator?
by setting up layers you are able to place an object down and the place something over it, it is especially useful for tracing or making copies

How do you create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator?

By forming a rectangle over what you want to be seen, then remove all stroke, arrange it so that is is in the front and above everything else, and finally go to object and create clipping mask

Review Week 5

Line:

The lines in this lead the eye up and down, then the swirls at the bottom lead it out  and up again.
It makes you notice the shape of her dress and leads your eye directly to her face.

Shape:

Shape best fits this one because you can see the outline in full detail.
It also brings the eye in toward the center where most of the object are placed. 

Texture:

The textured background gives the whole piece a older feeling to it,
also it compliments the theme of the whole poster

Value:

Their aren't any definite lines in this piece so you notice the value greatly, and you can
see the contrast of the face because of the shading 

Space:

There is so much empty space that is makes you focus on the design and the message.
It makes this piece simple and affective.

Review Week 4

Why/how can icons be used to communicate?

They are basic symbols that are commonly used and have one meaning

What is the difference between copyright and public domain?

Copyright is owned by a single person and needs to be cited, public domain can be used by anyone.

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

Make sure you cite what is other artists work, and research to make sure you didn't forget anything.

Review Week 3

What is OSHA? What do the letters stand for?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, they are the main federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation.

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

By using universal icons or notions, combinations of colors or shapes and lines. Using these can help anyone understand the feeling and message of a design.   

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

It will give you a better understanding of what is appealing to the eye, and how people of different cultures will react to different forms of art. With knowledge like this you can create pieces of art that everyone can enjoy.

Intro Goals

Why did you take this class?
I have been curious, and interested in this class sense i was a freshman.

What goals do you have for the class?
I want to relieve stress in this class by making pieces of art that mean something to me, so that i don't blow up in to a thousand little pieces of screaming irritation :] because that would be messy <3


Ich beende dieses jetzt!
Auf Wiedersehen (Hahahaha! thats german)

Podcast #1 Elements of Design

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

What is the difference between elements and principles?
Elements are the components of a piece that can be isolated and principles tell us how we should organize them on a screen.

 Name the six (6) elements of design.

1. Line
2. Shape or Form
3. Space
4. Texture
5. Value
6. Color

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

Which lines suggest a feeling of rest? Why do you think?                                    Horizontal lines, because they are constantly affected by gravity

Vertical lines communicate a feeling of what? Why do you think?
A feeling of loftiness, because in relation to gravity they are only affected in one way  

What lines suggest a feeling of movement? Why do you think?
Diagonal lines because they lean the eye

Soft, shallow curved lines suggest what? Why do you think?
Comfort, and relaxation, because they are soft on the eye and you don’t have to focus hard

These lines suggest confusion and turbulence? Why do you think?
Deep curved lines, because they lead the eye inward

What element defines a specific area of space?

Shape or form

What is the difference between two dimensional shapes and three dimensional shapes?    2D: Has width and height   3D: Has depth, width and height

Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes?
Geometric shapes are structured and often symmetrical
Organic shapes are found in nature or they can be manmade shapes  

What are abstract shapes?
Are stylized or simplified versions of natural shapes

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

What do triangles suggest?
Action or stability of pyramid shaped

Circles convey feelings of what?
Protection or infinity

Describe positive space and negative space?
Positive space refers to the objects and elements used in the design
Negative space refers to the space between the objects and elements

What is texture?
The actual surface of a design

Incorporating texture into a design can help do what?
It will help create a feeling of richness and depth

What is value?
It is the degree of black and white in a design

What is another name for value?
Tone

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

It can convey moods, attract attention, and identify objects