Post #10

Compare and contrast vector graphics and pixel images. 
Vector graphics are based off lines and geometric figures. The size of the image can be resizable without losing picture quality or getting blurry. Pixel images are based off pixels. They will get blurry or lose quality if you resize it.

What resolution is necessary to print raster images?
The resolution that is necessary to print raster images is 300 DPI.

What resolution is necessary to display raster images on the internet?
The resolution that is necessary to display rester images on the internet is 72 DPI.

Post #9

Who is Steve Jobs?
He is the founder of the company named Apple, which is most famous for their computers, music players, and mobile devices.

What company was he CEO for many years?
He was the CEO for Apple Inc. for many years.

What did he do for the computer industry?
He created a computer that could compete and go against Microsoft Windows. 

How did this man impact the graphic design industry?
His computers had a software that could create graphic design. With the availability of this program, graphic designers have more flexibility and options to use graphic design software.

Post #8

Why must designers pay close attention to how color is utilized within a composition?
Designers need to pay close attention to how color is utilized within a composition so they know which places need to stand out to emphasize its intended message that it is telling to the viewer. 

Why is the color wheel an important tool for graphic designers?
The color wheel is an important tool for graphic designers because it is convenient for them to use when choosing colors.

Find an example of neutral colors utilized within a design (hint: google poster design). Near the sample, discuss why you feel the designer included neutral colors within the composition.

The designer included neutral colors within the composition to give off the "simplistic" vibe of the art work. It also gives it a comforting feeling to look at.

Briefly describe how we "see" the color of an object?
Light is reflecting into our eyes, allowing us to see colors that are in front of us.

Post #7

Describe white light? 
White light is a combination of all colors of light.

How do we see color if objects "have no color of their own"?
We see colors if objects "have no color of their own" because certain wavelengths reflect light on the object that has "no color", making us see that there is color.

What seven colors result when white light is refracted through a prism? 
The seven colors result when white light is refracted through a prism are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.

Describe hue? 
Hue is a color in its most pure form.

What happens with white?
White is when all colors mixed together reflect light in our eyes.

What happens with black?
Black is when there is when all the colors are being absorbed, making us see no light in our eyes.

How color is perceived depends on what?
Color is perceived depending on how much colors are being absorbed or reflected, and how we perceive that light in our eyes.

What is a color wheel? 
A color wheel is a combination of all colors in a circle, including their hues, tints and shades.

What are primary colors? Name them?
Primary colors are colors that can be combined to create a larger range of colors. The 3 main primary colors are red, yellow and blue. 

What are secondary colors? Name them? 

Secondary colors are colors made by mixing two primary colors. The 3 main secondary colors are orange, green and purple.

What are tertiary colors? Name them? 

Tertiary colors are colors made by mixing two secondary colors or one primary color and one secondary color. Tertiary colors include yellow-green, yellow-orange, red-orange, red-purple, blue-purple and blue-green.

What are neutral colors? How can they be created? 

Neutral colors are colors that don't show up in the color wheel. Those colors include black, white, grey, and sometimes brown and beige. They can be made by mixing a variation of combinations to make up these colors.

How can a neutral color help a design?
Neutral color can help a design by having an area that is pleasing to the eyes of the viewers.

What are complementary colors? Name them? 
Complementary colors are made by combining two colors that complement each other to emphasize something. Colors that complement each other are red and green, orange and blue and yellow and purple.

What is color value? 
Color value describes how light or dark a color is.

What is a shade? 
Shade is any color with black added to darken hues.

What is a tint?
Tint is any color with grey or white added to lighten hues.

What is saturation/intensity?
Saturation/intensity shows how vivid a color is.

What happens when you mix complementary colors together? 

When you mix complementary colors together, you will get grey.

What is a color scheme? 
A color scheme is an arrangement or combination of colors.

Describe a monochromatic color scheme? 
A monochromatic color scheme is an arrangement or combination of colors of a single hue.

Describe an analogous color scheme? 
A analogous color scheme is an arrangement or combination of colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.

Describe a complementary color scheme?
A complementary color scheme is an arrangement or combination of colors that complement each other.

Describe a split-complementary color scheme?
A split-complementary color scheme is an arrangement or combination of colors that includes a base color and two colors that are adjacent to the base.

Describe a triadic color scheme? 
A triadic color scheme uses three colors equally spaced apart around the color wheel.

What colors are considered to be warm colors? 
Colors that are considered to be warm colors are mainly red and orange.

Describe the psychology of a warm color scheme?
The psychology of a warm color scheme is that they are bold and vivid, making the picture look overwhelming.

What colors are considered to be cool colors? 
Colors that are considered to be cool colors are white, grey, blue, and green.

Describe the psychology of a cool color scheme?
A cool color scheme makes a composition calm like nature and pleasing to the eye.

Why is important to consider which colors are being used within a design?
It is important to consider which colors are being used within a design so viewers can understand the message that you are trying to tell them within the artwork. With the use of all these techniques of color schemes, complementary colors and warm and cool colors, the message will be clear to viewers to what you are trying to tell the audience and make them feel a certain emotion.

Post #6

What is the pen tool used for?
The pen tool is used to make shapes in art of design by using straight lines or curves.

How can you manipulate a path/line in Illustrator? Discuss the use of the white arrow tool. Pen+, pen-,and convert tool.
One can manipulate a path/line in Illustrator by clicking and dragging it with the direct selection tool (white arrow tool). You can add more pr delete anchor points in a path/line by using the Pen+ or Pen- buttons. The convert tool curves and shifts the anchor points to the desired size/location.

How can you utilize the layers palette in Illustrator?
I can utilize the layers palette by putting each figure in each layer. The layers palette help organize the order of where certain objects are placed. 

How do you create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator?
You create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator by clicking on a figure and click on the "clipping mask tool" to mask it. 

Post #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, advertisement, etc.). You should have 5 DIFFERENT sample designs.  For each, evaluate the design in 4 to 5 sentences.  Label each with the appropriate element.  Then, discuss how that particular element is used and how it enhances the design.

Shape

In this piece of artwork, each figure is made out of different shapes to become into one. You can easily tell that there are 2 figures in this artwork even with all the little pieces that make up each figure. The bigger shapes bring more attention than the smaller shapes. They are easier to notice and build more smaller shapes on top of it.

Line

This artwork's main focus are lines. Areas that have less space in between lines simulate the darker areas of the photo. Darker areas of the picture are easier to notice than areas with lines with more space in between. While adding curves, more dimension is added into the artwork.

Texture

Texture is another important factor, because it gives off a "vibe" or a "feeling" to a picture. It can also emphasize a certain "theme" that an artwork is going for. The details of the texture can help you imagine the texture's touch. This picture gives us a feeling that this surface feels like a bunch of ropes.

Space

Space helps the viewer guide their eyes to the most important(s) part of the picture. It is the part that outshines every other part of the picture. This piece of art work shows that there are two different colors in the background, which is black and white. In the white section, the black pattern represents birds, making the white section representing the sky. The bird pattern soon transitions into a black background, which translates to water to compliment the white spaces which are fish.

Value

Value gives a picture dimension. It can help the viewers imagine the width, length, and height of a certain graphic on the photo.  It also gives illusions on how far something looks, to compliment reality. This picture shows off the curves and size of the sphere. 

Post #4

Why/how can icons be used to communicate? 
Sometimes not everyone can read the text that are signs. One thing that everyone can understand are pictures. Icons are simple images that everyone can understand so it is easier for people such as foreigners in another country to find their way or being able to understand certain restrictions within a certain area.

Via the internet, find 2 examples of common icons that clearly communicate their message.  Post both in this entry and explain your choice. 

This icon is the handicap icon. This graphic shows a person on a wheelchair who would most likely be handicapped. It is seen everywhere such as public buildings and businesses.

These icons are signs used in bathrooms which are also in public buildings and businesses. They help differentiate male and female.

What is the difference between copyright and public domain? 
When a something is being copyrighted, one would need permission to use someone else's work. A public domain does not need permission from the original creator to use their work.

How can you avoid plagiarism in this class?  In other classes?
How I can avoid plagiarism in this class and other classes is to not cheat or to copy someone else's work. If I do plan to take something from another source, such as the internet, I would need to credit them to avoid legal trouble. Especially when quoting an article, it is important to paraphrase or quote their text.

Post #3

What is OSHA? What do the letters stand for?
OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA makes sure workplaces have safe working conditions by training and educating people on safety hazards.

How can graphic designers effectively communicate? In your own words, explain the communication process.
Graphic designers can effectively communicate by drawing attention to the viewer using all the elements of art.  They have to think up certain ways of how certain pictures relate to the viewer so they can effectively send the correct message to them.

Understanding the history, culture and movements of fine and graphic arts will make you a better producer of visual messages. Why?
By understanding the history, culture, and movements of fine and graphics art will make me a better producer of visual messages by being able to relate to consumers and keeping up with social media. It's also important to look at the history, culture, and movements to see what types of graphic design works and what doesn't work so we don't make the same mistake twice.

Post #2 - Video #1 Elements of Design

What does it take to create good graphic design?

It consists of using computer graphic software to create a design that conveys information and is also pleasing to the eye. It also requires the understanding of the elements of principles of design.

What is the difference between elements and principles?

Elements are the components or parts which can be isolated in any visual design. They are things that we add in the actual design.

Principles tell us how we should organize elements on a page or screen.

Name the six (6) elements of design.

Line, Shape or form, space, texture, value, and color.

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

Lines that are either alone or combined with other lines or shapes can aid in the readability, appearance, and message of a design.

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

Horizontal lines suggest a feeling a rest because flat surfaces are horizontal to other flat surfaces, which compliments gravity.

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

Vertical lines communicate a feeling of loftiness. They can define how some things are shaped and emphasize a certain area of a picture.

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

Diagonal lines suggest a feeling of movement because it is something that seems unstable in relation to gravity. Examples would be a falling book or flying a kite.

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

Soft, shallow curved lines suggest comfort and relaxation because they have a graceful and delicate effect.

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

Deep, acute curves suggest confusion and turbulence because they tend look loud and bold.

What element defines a specific area of space? What is the difference between two dimensional shapes and three dimensional shapes?

Shape defines a specific area of space. A two dimensional shape has width and height, while a three dimensional shape has depth, including the width and height.

Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes?

Geometric shapes are structured, often symmetrical shapes. It includes squares, circles, and triangles as well as octagons, hexagons, and cones.
Organic shapes are found in nature or they could be man made shapes. They are often irregular and fluid. Leaves are an example of a natural shape.

What are abstract shapes?

Abstract shapes are stylized or simplified versions of natural shapes. They include symbols found in signs. An example of this is the wheelchair sign indicating handicap access.

Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality?
Square

What do triangles suggest?
Action and stability(if pyramid shaped)

Circles convey feelings of what?
protection or infinity

Describe positive space and negative space? What is texture? Incorporating texture into a design can help do what? What is value?

Positive space refers to the object and elements used in a design. It is the area, which contains all of the elements you have added to your design. It may include text, graphics, photos, lines, or shapes. Negative space refers to the shapes around and between those objects and elements. It gives a pace for the eye to rest, which is needed in order for the message you're trying to communicate to be absorbed. It is also a visual cue that indicates a break in the content or that the content is finished.



Texture can refer to the actual surface of the 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 will help create a feeling of richness and depth.

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. It can also be used with color. It gives objects depth and perception creating spatial illusions.

What is another name for value? What can the element of color do when incorporated into a design?
Another name for value is tone. Color can be applied to any other element of design. It can convey moods, create images, attract attention, and identify objects.

Post #1

I am taking this graphic design class because it seems like an interesting class to take. I also enjoy working on the computer making art work using photoshop. Goals that I have for this class are learning how to make professional graphics how to use other programs other than working with photoshop.