Friday, 30 September 2011

Podcast 2 Color theory


Within the electromagnetic spectrum, which waves allow us to see color?
Visible Light
Describe white light.
Equal amounts of all colors
How do we see color if objects "have no color of their own"?
We see what they reflect of the visual light spectrum
What is a glass prism?
Transparent and triangular object when white light is shown through all colors show
What seven colors result when white light is refracted through a prism?
red, orange,yellow,green,blue,purple, indigo
Describe hue.
Color itself
When does white light occur?
All wave lengths are reflected back to your eye
When does black light occur?
No light is reflected back to you eye
How color is perceived depends on what?
The type of light it is seen in
What is a color wheel?
Shows relationship between primary, secondary, and tertiary colors
What are primary colors? Name them?
Blue Red Yellow
What are secondary colors? Name them?
Purple Green orange
What are tertiary colors? Name them?
Red-Orange, Yellow-Ornage, Yellow-green, Blue-Green, Red-Purple, Blue-Purple
What are neutral colors? How can they be created?
Aren't on color wheel. combining complementary colors
How can a neutral color help a design?
Help bring our focus or tone down a picture
What are complementary colors? Name them?
Colors opposite of each other. Red and Green, orange and blue, yellow and purple
What is color value?
Lightness or darkness of color
What is a shade?
color that had white added to it
What is a tint?
Color that had white added to it
What is saturation/intensity?
Brightness of a color
What happens when you mix complementary colors together?
you get neutral colors
Describe color harmony?
Pleasing arrangement of colors
What is a color scheme?
Harmonious color combinations
Describe a monochromatic color scheme?
Uses values of 1 color
Describe an analogous color scheme?
3 colors next to each other on color wheel
Describe a complementary color scheme?
2 colors opposite of each other on the color wheel
Describe a split-complementary color scheme?
2 colors opposite of each other and 2 colors next to 1 of them
Describe a triadic color scheme?
3 colors equally spaced on the color wheel
What colors are considered to be warm colors?
warm vivid colors found in nature. Red orange yellow
Describe a warm color scheme?
Bold and energetic
What colors are considered to be cool colors?
greens blues and purples
Describe a cool color scheme?
calm
Why is important to consider which colors are being used within a design?
so you get the desired response and message

Friday, 23 September 2011

Review Week 6


What is the pen tool used for?
Creating line and tracing patterns and textures

How can you manipulate a path/line in Illustrator? Discuss the use of the white arrow tool, pen+, pen-, and convert too.
Pen+ : Adds more anchors so you can manipulate the line/shape where you choose.
Pen- : Rids line/shape of anchors you don't want
Convert tool : turs paths into corners and corners into paths

How can you utilize the layers palette in Illustrator?
You can add a new layer, Hide a Layer, lock a layer or delete a layer

How do you create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator?
You make a shape w/ no line and no fill around the area you want to keep. You make sure its at the top and then select everything. Go under object -> Clipping Mask -> Make

Thursday, 15 September 2011

Review Week 5

SHAPE

A poster for the classic game of TETRIS. This poster uses shape very well even though all the shapes are made up of Squares it makes it 3-d. Making the audience want to play.



LINE
This Poster may not be serious but it's a perfect example of the use of line. The lines used here are coming from the duck, which causes us to go there 1st. And the lines are bright and colorful making it more interesting.


TEXTURE
This AD for a phone uses texture perfectly. ItMakes the audience think that the phone is awesome and can handle anything. It is directed towards teens.



SPACE
An Add for a show called Space. They also utilized space within the picture very well. The black space in between the objects makes us feel that the space in between them is great not just a few inches.




VALUE
This a Poster for the Game Limbo. The poster uses value to show light and dark spaces. This effect of value cases a mysterious feel to it.

Friday, 9 September 2011

Review Week 4


Why/how can icons be used to communicate?
They can show basic ideas w/ or w/o words and letters

Via the internet, find 2 examples of common icons that clearly communicate their message. Post both in this entry.
rss_icon.jpg found at: http://media.smashingmagazine.com/images/rss/rss_icon.jpg

ipod-icon.png Found at: http://icons.iconarchive.com/icons/judge/iphone/128/ipod-icon.png

None of those are owned by me c: Thank you

What is the difference between copyright and public domain?
Copyright- Illegal to use
Public domain- Legal to use

How can you avoid plagairism in this class? In other classes?
Siting the location in which you found the image Not taking credit for work that isn't yours.

Friday, 2 September 2011

Review Week 3


What is OSHA? What do the letters stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration

How can graphic designers effectively communicate? In your own words, explain the communication process.
Research, Make Design, Look over work

Understanding the history, culture and movements of fine and graphic arts will make you a better producer of visual messages. Why?
It can help us make our designs more unique because we would know all these elements and how to apply them

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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