Review Week #4

Why/how can icons be used to communicate?  they can be used for signs as were to go

helps the audience understand no matter what language you speak 

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 exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same and public domain is the state of belonging or being available to the public as a whole,

How can you avoid plagairism in this class? In other classes?
do your own work and will be fine

Podcast #1 Elements of Design

What does it take to create good graphic design?

Creation

What is the difference between elements and principles?

Elements- components….principles-what tell us to arrange the elements to sreate a design 

Name the six (6) elements of design.

Line shape forms space color texture 

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

Lines can create more imiages when put together

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

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

This is something huge and im small

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

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

Discomfort and relaxation

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

Because it looks more than there are

What element defines a specific area of space?

Negative space…depth ad illusions

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

2d is wats see on paper, 3d is seeings everything with shade and what not

Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes?

Geometric of circles spquares ect and organic is like a free form shape 

What are abstract shapes?

Almost blury to the eye

Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality?

square

What do triangles suggest?

Circles convey feelings of what?

Describe positive space and negative space?

Positive is the space in the objects; negative is the space around the object

What is texture?

Surface quality

Incorporating texture into a design can help do what?

What is value?

Value is the contrast

What is another name for value?

tone

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

Intro Goals

Why did you take this class? What goals do you have for this class?

I took this class because I'm good with art and my mom wanted me to learn graphic design.  I have looked into Graphic Design for a career and I thought it would be a good way to start now and get ahead of the game.  My goals are to reach my full potential.  I want to learn as much as I can so my mom will think about using me where she works at S&S team sports.