Monday 29 August 2011

Intro Goals

I took this class because I'm familiar with many Adobe drawing programs (I favor PhotoShop Elements) And because I'm considering some jobs that involve me needing to know a little bit more that I know about these programs. My goals for this claas are:
*Make an A
*Try My hardest
*Learn new techniques
 
 
 
What does it take to create good graphic design?
Imagination,Informative, Pleasing to the eye
What is the difference between elements and principles?
Elements are the acual things in the design, princliples tell you how to arrange them.
Name the six (6) elements of design.
Line, Shape/Form, Space, Texture, Value, Color
What can lines aid in, when alone or combined with  other lines or shapes?
The can help combine images
Which lines suggest a feeling of rest? Why do you think?
Horizontal, They show they gravity acts upon them
Vertical lines communicate a feeling of what? Why do you think?
Loftiness, because they're straight up and down
What lines suggest a feeling of movement? Why do you think?
Diagonal, They're working against gravity showing they are strong
Soft, shallow curved lines suggest what? Why do you think?
Comfort, Saftey, Relaxation, thhey aren't overpowering
These lines suggest confusion and turbulence? Why do you think?
Deep accute lines, they are strong and powerful >:D
What element defines a specific area of space?
Shape/FormWhat is the difference between two dimensional shapes and three dimensional shapes?
A 3-d sahpe Has depth along with the width and hieght of a 2-d image (1 c:  I got you there) Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes?
Geo- Structred often semetrical Organic- Irregular and fluidWhat are abstract shapes?
Stylized/ Over simplified verisions of Natural shapes
Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality?
Square
What do triangles suggest?
Action
Circles convey feelings of what?
Protection, Infinity
Describe positive space and negative space:
Postitive: Elements/Objets used  Negative: gives place for eye to rest
What is texture?
Accual surface
Incorporating texture into a design can help do what?
Help create feeling of richness/depth
What is value?
degree of light and dark
What is another name for value?
Tone
What can the element of color do when incorporated into a design?
Create moods, Images, Attract attention and identify objects
 
 
So Thats's that, Hope you liked it!

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Mint Husky
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