Review Week 6

What is the pen tool used for?The pen tool is used to make curved lines or straight lines.

How can you manipulate a path/line in Illustrator? Discuss the use of the white arrow tool, pen+, pen-, and convert too.
The White arrow tool can be used to smooth out lines or move them around if needed. The Pen+ is used to create extra anchor points to manipulate with the white arrow tool. Te pen_ tool is used to delete extra points created. The convert tool can straighten out curves to a vertex point.

How can you utilize the layers palette in Illustrator?
The layers palette is used to separate layers of artwork for more maneuverability. Also it can prevent over lapping or writing on other layers that you are already finished with.

How do you create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator?

Use the rectangular tool to make a square around your artwork , then highlight everything with the black arrow tool. Arrange everything to the front in the objects menu then create clipping mask, also in the objects menu.

Review Week 5

For each of the 5 elements of design (shape, line, texture, space, value), find an example that utilizes each element within the design (Google search for poster design, advertisements, etc). You should have 5 DIFFERENT sample designs. 

Shape. This star design utilizes shape by using different kinds. All the shapes put together make a structure that people can see. This enhancement is useful even though it is repetitive. Even so it looks simple using different shapes together is quite difficult. 

 This nature design initially uses line artwork. By placing a lot of lines in different positions a picture is made.  Also this placement of lines used a 3D effect when you look at it. This enhancement and angle of lines can emit a different feeling of movement or triumph.

This sand picture is of texture. By using the left side of the sand mountain wavy and the right side smooth it shows a difference. Texture can be seen as rough or smooth and anything in between. This enhancement shows that a design can be many textures and not be plain in touch.

This picture uses the element of space. By placement of different pictures the space creates a feeling of mystery. The space around the objects, whether negative or positive, adds more to the pictures emotion. The enhancement 

Review Week 4

Why/how can icons be used to communicate?

 Icons are used to show people the main purpose or objective of a certain place, facility, shop, or item.

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 is a term used to show that a product belongs to somebody.

Public Domain is used to show that a product can be used openly for everyone to use.

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

You can avoid plagiarism by citing an item you've used or using something similar but in your own vision without copying any significant items.

Intro Goals

I joined this class to help me with my future goals as an animator. This would be helpful for me to make titles or headings for my work.

Review Week 3

What is OSHA? What do the letters stand for?

OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Healthy Administration.

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

Graphic Designers make images, posters, ect. to appeal to the world using lines, shapes, and other marks.

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

When knowing the history you are able to understand a better concept of what you are doing or making for the people. Culture and movements are helpful to know the different designs you could make for the purpose of what you're creating.

Podcast 1 Elements of Design

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?

Requires elements of the design, principles explain how to arrange items on the page.

What is the difference between elements and principles?

Elements are the components of the design or the actual things we do

Principles tell how we should organize elements on a page.

Name the six (6) elements of design.

Line shape space texture value and 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 lines because it is in relation with gravity.

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

These lines create a feeling of loftliness because it can be high or low depending on how it is used.

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

Diagonal lines because it moves from a low state to a high state.

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

Comfort, safety, and relaxation

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

Curved lines

What element defines a specific area of space?

Shape

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

2D have Width and hight   3D have Depth, width, hight

Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes?

Geometric are structured, often symmetrical shape. Organic are found in nature or manmade.

What are abstract shapes?

They are stylized or simplified versions of shapes.

Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality?

Square

What do triangles suggest?

Action

Circles convey feelings of what?

Protection or infinity

Describe positive space and negative space?

Positive space refers to objects and items used in design while negative space are the shapes around the positive space.

What is texture?

Texture can be the  shape of a design or the graphics used to display texture on a 2D design.

Incorporating texture into a design can help do what?

Incorporate a feeling of richness and depth into a design.

What is value?

The degree of light and dark.

What is another name for value?

Tone

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

Convey moods, attract attention from another area, and be used