Semester Reflection: What did you learn? What was your favorite and least favorite projects? Any suggestions for improvement?
In Graphic Design, I've learned to use Illustrator and Photoshop better. I did not know how to use the two programs at all and now I understand the basics of these programs enough to modify images. Furthermore, I've learned to creatively expand my mind and use the elements of design and art to look at design. My favorite part of the projects Mrs. Chang Ho assigned is the use of creativity to make our projects, such as the sketchbook. I do not really dislike the projects but if I had to pick, it would be Photoshop ones as Photoshop was problematic to use on my computer. No suggestions for improvements because I think Mrs. Chang Ho is doing a wonderful job.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Post #17
Identify 5 colleges that offer graphic design (or related) majors. For each, list the school name, location, graphic majors that are offered and requirements for admission.
Academy of Art College, advertising, fashion, fine arts, graphic design, illustration, interior design, film, television and video, and photography, San Francisco, CA
Art Institute of California,
Also, answer the following questions in your own words.
What is a portfolio?
A file of art that shows creativity
Academy of Art College, advertising, fashion, fine arts, graphic design, illustration, interior design, film, television and video, and photography, San Francisco, CA
Art Institute of California,
- Color & design fundamentals
- Image manipulation
- Traditional typography
- Layout & concept design
- Web page scripting
- Digital illustration
- Interface design
- Interactive motion graphic
San Monica, CA
Art Institute of Colorado, Graphic and Web Design, Interior Design, Denver, CO
Art Center College of Design, Graphic Design, Environment Design, Entertainment Design, Interaction Design, Transportation Design, Product Design, Pasadena, CA
Art Institute of Atlanta, Graphic and Web Design, Atlanta, GA
Also, answer the following questions in your own words.
What is a portfolio?
A file of art that shows creativity
What is the importance of a portfolio?
Shows others your creativity and what you inspire to become and do
Post #16
How many points are in an inch? How many points are in a pica?
72 PostScript points. 12 Post Script points.
Of the seven classifications, which classification(s) would best work as body type? Why?Identify the lowercase characters that have ascenders?
Serifs, as it has optimal stroke and optical size. b, d, f, h, k, l ,t
Identify the lowercase characters that have descenders?g, j, p, q, y
Classify the following typefaces and briefly explain why you believe it should be classified that way:
Decorative: Looks as if used for designer's preference
Serif: Low contrast and stroke weight
Black Letter: Simple and rounded strokes
San Serif: Typeface without serifs
Post #15
Define typography?
The style and appearance of printed matter
What is the difference between font and a typeface?
Font is the size of a typeface while typeface describes the different type of design
What is the waist line and what does it indicate? What is a base line and what does it indicate?
Appropriate guideline that displays the appropriate position of upper boundary of the x-height.
What is counter?
Area that is enclosed by a letter or symbol
What is cap height?
Height of a capital letter above baseline
What is x height?
Height of lowercase letters
What is an ascender?
Rises above x-height
What is a descender?
Below baseline
Describe a serif?
A slight projection finishing as stroke or letter.
What is leading?
Space between line of type
What is tracking?
Adjust space between groups of letters and blocks of text
What is kerning
Adjusting selective space between pair of words
What is a point? How many points are in an inch?
A measurement in typography PostScript points
What is a pica and how many are in an inch?
Unit of typed size and line length; 12.
How many points are in a pica?
12 PostScripts
When was Blackletter invented and how was it used?
Around 1150 and used to encript scripts of text
Describe the characteristics of a Blackletter typeface?
Tight spacing and condensed lettering
When was Old Style invented and what was is based on?
1582; Civil Calender
Describe the characteristics of an Old Style typeface?
Thick and thin strokes
When were formal scripts developed?
Mid 1700s
When were casual scripts developed?
Late 1800s
Describe the characteristics of a Script typeface?
Varied and fluid stroke
When was Modern typefaces developed and why?
1784 for printing page
Describe the characteristics of a Modern typeface?
High and abrupt contrast between thick and thin strokes
How early can Sans Serif typefaces be found? What happened?
As early as 5th century B.C. Used in Greek inscriptions.
When did they become popular?
19th century to 20th century
What does "sans serif" mean?
Does not have small projectile feautures
Describe the characteristics of a Sans Serif typeface?
Little or no variation in thick and thin strokes
When was Slab Serif developed and why?
19th century during Industrial Revolution for manufacturer and mass production
Describe the characteristics of a Slab Serif typeface?
Minimual variation and heavy serifs
Describe Decorative typefaces?
Script fonts with exaggerated serifs
The style and appearance of printed matter
What is the difference between font and a typeface?
Font is the size of a typeface while typeface describes the different type of design
What is the waist line and what does it indicate? What is a base line and what does it indicate?
Appropriate guideline that displays the appropriate position of upper boundary of the x-height.
What is counter?
Area that is enclosed by a letter or symbol
What is cap height?
Height of a capital letter above baseline
What is x height?
Height of lowercase letters
What is an ascender?
Rises above x-height
What is a descender?
Below baseline
Describe a serif?
A slight projection finishing as stroke or letter.
What is leading?
Space between line of type
What is tracking?
Adjust space between groups of letters and blocks of text
What is kerning
Adjusting selective space between pair of words
What is a point? How many points are in an inch?
A measurement in typography PostScript points
What is a pica and how many are in an inch?
Unit of typed size and line length; 12.
How many points are in a pica?
12 PostScripts
When was Blackletter invented and how was it used?
Around 1150 and used to encript scripts of text
Describe the characteristics of a Blackletter typeface?
Tight spacing and condensed lettering
When was Old Style invented and what was is based on?
1582; Civil Calender
Describe the characteristics of an Old Style typeface?
Thick and thin strokes
When were formal scripts developed?
Mid 1700s
When were casual scripts developed?
Late 1800s
Describe the characteristics of a Script typeface?
Varied and fluid stroke
When was Modern typefaces developed and why?
1784 for printing page
Describe the characteristics of a Modern typeface?
High and abrupt contrast between thick and thin strokes
How early can Sans Serif typefaces be found? What happened?
As early as 5th century B.C. Used in Greek inscriptions.
When did they become popular?
19th century to 20th century
What does "sans serif" mean?
Does not have small projectile feautures
Describe the characteristics of a Sans Serif typeface?
Little or no variation in thick and thin strokes
When was Slab Serif developed and why?
19th century during Industrial Revolution for manufacturer and mass production
Describe the characteristics of a Slab Serif typeface?
Minimual variation and heavy serifs
Describe Decorative typefaces?
Script fonts with exaggerated serifs
Post #14
Who is Stephen Kroninger?
Famous for his photo collages that have been part of Time Magazine.
What kind of art/design does he produce?
Collages
In what publications/media studios has his work been featured?
Time Magazine and Museum of Modern Art.
Post 2 samples of his art. Answer the following questions for each piece...
Was this piece published? Where?
What principles of design were utilized within the piece? How?
What elements of design were utilized?
Piece Published: Yes, Time Magazine
Principle of Design: Alignment and Repetition
Aligning the body and heads of the people; repeats technology and bob head like people
Element of Design: Color and Line were used
Piece Published: Yes, Time Magazine
Principle of Design: Alignment
Alignment: The woman's face is proportionate
Element of Design: Space, Line, Shape
Famous for his photo collages that have been part of Time Magazine.
What kind of art/design does he produce?
Collages
In what publications/media studios has his work been featured?
Time Magazine and Museum of Modern Art.
Post 2 samples of his art. Answer the following questions for each piece...
Was this piece published? Where?
What principles of design were utilized within the piece? How?
What elements of design were utilized?
Piece Published: Yes, Time MagazinePrinciple of Design: Alignment and Repetition
Aligning the body and heads of the people; repeats technology and bob head like people
Element of Design: Color and Line were used
Piece Published: Yes, Time MagazinePrinciple of Design: Alignment
Alignment: The woman's face is proportionate
Element of Design: Space, Line, Shape
Post #13
How can you as the designer use principles of design to help compose a page?
Visual consistencies on a page can effectively lead to movement, variety, and focus point on a page. These will attract viewers more and appeal to them more.
What are the principles of design (define each in your own words)?
Contrast:The use of color to extremely differentiate each other to show emphasis
Repetition: The use of elements over and over
Alignment: To bring text and design into comfortable size and shape
Proximity: Effectively grouping elements
For each of the 4 principles of C.R.A.P., find an example that utilizes the principle within the design. You should have 4 DIFFERENT sample designs. For each, discuss how the particular principle is used.
Two colors show the emphasizes the elements used.
Repetition of the square board creates an usable chess/checker board.
The alignment of these rectangles give a different form for the image.
The circles are spaced to give a new shape to the image.
Also, answer the following questions in your own words.
How do you add a layer mask to a particular layer?
Go to the layers section and click on add layer mask.
What two colors are used to create the mask?
White and black.
Describe the process of using a layer mask?
The layer mask hides and unhides portions of the image.
Visual consistencies on a page can effectively lead to movement, variety, and focus point on a page. These will attract viewers more and appeal to them more.
What are the principles of design (define each in your own words)?
Contrast:The use of color to extremely differentiate each other to show emphasis
Repetition: The use of elements over and over
Alignment: To bring text and design into comfortable size and shape
Proximity: Effectively grouping elements
For each of the 4 principles of C.R.A.P., find an example that utilizes the principle within the design. You should have 4 DIFFERENT sample designs. For each, discuss how the particular principle is used.
Two colors show the emphasizes the elements used.Repetition of the square board creates an usable chess/checker board.The alignment of these rectangles give a different form for the image.The circles are spaced to give a new shape to the image.Also, answer the following questions in your own words.
How do you add a layer mask to a particular layer?
Go to the layers section and click on add layer mask.
What two colors are used to create the mask?
White and black.
Describe the process of using a layer mask?
The layer mask hides and unhides portions of the image.
Post #12
Define principles of design?
The ways artists use elements of art in a work
What do the principles of design affect?
Balance of the elements to make it feel more stable
What is the difference between the principles of design and C.R.A.P.? How can contrast help a design?
The principle of design balances elements of the work while C.R.A.P. dis balances it. It creates a break of unity.
What is wrong with having too much or too little contrast in a design?
Too much balance and too little balance will put the design in an bad spot.
What is the key to working with contrast?.
The difference of the colors are obvious
What are some common ways of creating contrast?
Choose colors that are opposite of each other on the color wheel
What is the principle of repetition?
Reusing key elements of a design
Describe ways that the principle of repetition helps the composition?
Clarifies and strengthens the overall feeling and meaning of the design.
What are ways that you can incorporate repetition into your designs?
You can add borders to add rhythm to the design
What should you avoid when working with repetition?
Too much repetition of key elements
What is the principle of alignment?
Arrangement of text or graphic elements
What is the principle of proximity?
Closeness of groups in the principles of design.
What is the principle of proportion?
Relationship between two or more elements in a design
Define symmetrical balance?
A mirror image to create balance
What is another name for asymmetrical balance?
Disproportionate
Define asymmetrical balance?
Not identically balanced on both halves of a design
What is a focal point and how is it created?
The center of interest in the design. It is created using the principle of designs effectively.
How many components of a composition can be a focal point?
A few with some subordinate compositions.
What ways can emphasis be created in a design?
Effectively use the elements of design.
What is the principle of harmony and how is it different from unity?
Harmony brings emphasis on the relationship of all the elements of design while unity brings the elements into appropriate composition.
What is the principle of unity?What three ways can unity be obtained?
Bringing the elements into appropriate composition. Strategic color, family of color, and one element.
What is the principle of variety?
To change the character of an element to make it different through contrast.
What three ways can a designer add variety to a design?
Change color, size, and shape
Post #11
Who is Andy Warhol?
Leading figure in visual art movement known as pop art.
Within what art genre did Warhol work?
Pop art
Define the genre?
Art based on modern popular culture and mass media
During what years was he alive?
1928-1987
Post 2 samples of his art. Answer the following questions for each piece.
Michael Jackson
Marilyn Monroe
Title of the piece?
Describe the color that he utilizes. Does he use any particular color scheme?
Michael Jackson: He utilizes primary colors to form Michael Jackson.
Marilyn Monroe: He uses colors that are tint to portrait Marilyn Monroe.
What do you notice about the artwork itself?
They both portrait a famous celebrity through the unique use of color.
Leading figure in visual art movement known as pop art.
Within what art genre did Warhol work?
Pop art
Define the genre?
Art based on modern popular culture and mass media
During what years was he alive?
1928-1987
Post 2 samples of his art. Answer the following questions for each piece.
Michael JacksonMarilyn MonroeTitle of the piece?
Describe the color that he utilizes. Does he use any particular color scheme?
Michael Jackson: He utilizes primary colors to form Michael Jackson.
Marilyn Monroe: He uses colors that are tint to portrait Marilyn Monroe.
What do you notice about the artwork itself?
They both portrait a famous celebrity through the unique use of color.
Post #10
Compare and contrast vector graphics and pixel images.
Vector graphics use curves and lines to produce an image while pixel images contain tiny dots, called pixels, to form the image. They both produce an image in different ways. Furthermore, vector graphics can scale more easily but pixel images are supported by the web.
What resolution is necessary to print raster images?
300dpi
Vector graphics use curves and lines to produce an image while pixel images contain tiny dots, called pixels, to form the image. They both produce an image in different ways. Furthermore, vector graphics can scale more easily but pixel images are supported by the web.
What resolution is necessary to print raster images?
300dpi
What resolution is necessary to display raster images on the internet?
72dpi
Post #9
Who is Steve Jobs?
An American entrepreneur, marketer, inventor, and co-founder of Apple. He revolutionized technology.
What company was he CEO for many years?
Apple
He produced the NeXT computer that would be able to run the World Wide Web. This allowed for more progress in technology and led the OS X operating system to develop.
How did this man impact the graphic design industry?
His work on Macintosh led programs such as Illustrator and Photoshop to exist. This led to the formation of editing designs to be more efficient.
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