Review Week 6

What is the pen tool used for?

It is used to trace out objects from the internet.

How can you manipulate a path/line in Illustrator?
You can manipulate a line by using the white arrow tool and changing it.


How can you utilize the layers palette in Illustrator? 
You utilize it by clicking on it then a thing will pop out and you do stuff with it based off of that.


How can you create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator?
I honestly have no clue.

Review Week 5

This represents shape. It is a converted oval. Also, there is a blue circle in the middle. This is why it shows shape.









      

This represents line. It is all made of lines. Also, some of the lines are connected. This is why it shows line.











    
This represents texture. It is made to look rough. That's why it is bricks. This is why it shows texture.








  
This represents space. There is room between each person. Also, nothing is connected. This is why it shows space.

  
This represents value. There is different shades of each color in the background. Also, some are really bright. This is why it represents value.

Review Week 4

Why/how can icons be used to communicate?
 By representing something


What is the difference between copyright and public domain?
Copyright is a right or patent to something public domain is not following the right or patent but it's not illegal

How can you avoid plagairism in this class? In other classes?
Don't ever copy something down word for word and don't switch the words around

Review Week 3

What is the OHSA? Occupational Safety and Health Administration

How can graphic designers effectively communicate? They communicate by using a computer


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

Podcast #1 Elements of Design

 What does it take to create good graphic design?

It requires an understanding of the elements and principles of graphic design

What is the difference between elements and principles?

Principles say how you are supposed to design your elements

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?

In readability, appearance, and message of a design

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

Horizontal because it is in relation to gravity

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

Loftliness because they go up.

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

Diagonal because they are unstable

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

Comfort, safety, and relaxation because they suggest cofusion

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

Curve lines because of their shape and form

What element defines a specific area of space?

shape

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

3D has depth as well as width and height

Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes?

Geometric are structured often symmetrical shapes, while organic are found in nature

What are abstract shapes?

Abstract are stylized or simplified versions of natural shapes

Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality?

square

What do triangles suggest?

action

Circles convey feelings of what?

Feelings of protection or infinity

Describe positive space and negative space?

Positive refers to the object and elements used in design

Negative refers to the shapes around and between those objects & elements

What is texture?

Texture can refer to the actual surface of a design with the reader actually being able to feel the texture of the paper and materials in the printed design.

Incorporating texture into a design can help do what?

It will help create a feeling of richness and depth

What is value?

Value is the degree of light and dark in a design, it is the contrast between black and white and all the tones in between.

What is another name for value?

Tone

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

It can create images, attract attention, and identify objects

Intro Goals

I took this class because I thought it would be interesting. My goal is to pass and to learn new things.