Review Week 6

What is the pen tool used for?

The pen tool is used to create curves, lines or boxes

How can you manipulate a path/line in Illustrator? 

You can use the white arrow tool to mess with existing anchor points or use the pen+ tool to add more points to edit.

How can you utilize the layers palette in Illustrator?

You use the layers to add certain effects or even to add dimension by putting one object behind another.

How do you create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator?

You have to make a shape with the rectangle tool, cover the art with it, and then right click -> Make Clipping Mask!

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Space- Space is the amount of area the thing takes up. The space where it is is called positive space. The space where the art isn't is called negative space. The picture I've selected above shows that most of the space is positive space, which is good so that you can see the art more clearly. 

 Shape- Shape is the most basic outline for the object you are making. Shape doesn't have any inner detail, only the outline of what the shape looks like. The picture above shows the flaw of shape, overlapping things. The duck's foot seems to be missing, but really its just in front of its body.

 Texture- Texture is the look of something that you could feel, like cloth or smooth stone. Texture can be used to trick people into believing that something is made from a certain material. The picture above shows a rough rock texture. This is an example of texture because you can relate to how that looks and feels.

 Line- Lines are used in art to section off things or to convey a certain feeling to the audience. A horizontal line gives a feeling of calmness, while a diagonal line relates a feeling of movement. The picture above is a good example because of all the diagonal lines giving it a more popping feel to it.

Value- Value is the certain shade of the color you are using. Using one color throughout your work will give a very 2d feel to it. But if you use some other colors, you can give the art dimension to ake it more real. The picture above shows an example of the flat tone of value.

Review week 4

Why/how can icons be used to communicate?

Icons can be used to communicate by being used as warnings or helpful hints. Say there is a slippery substance on the floor, someone could put that yellow stand with the man slipping on it up and warn others of the danger.

These are two common icons you can see around.

What is the difference between copyright and public domain?

Public domain means that everyone can use the specified object without being sued or breaking some law.

How can you avoid plagairism in this class? In other classes?

You can avoid plagiarizing by reviewing what you've wrote and check to see if there are any things that are way too similarly worded to something from your source.

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OSHA is an agency that makes sure the workplaces of companys are kept safe and healthy.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Graphic designers can communicate to others by using different art styles to relate different feelings/emotions.

Understanding more kinds of art will allow you to produce more original ideas and not re do or get very close to re doing what someone has done before you.

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What does it take to create good graphic design?

A lot of creativity and origionality.

What is the difference between elements and principles?

Elements are components that can be isolated in a diesign pricniples tell us how to put them together.

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?

They form the outline of pictures. They can aid in the readability of the text.

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

Horizonzal, they are flat and flows with gravity.                          

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

Loftiness, they are tall streching lines.

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

Diagonal, they are uncommon in nature.

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

Comfort, safety and relaxtion. They are fluid curved motions.

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

Deep curves. Violent turns.

What element defines a specific area of space?

shape

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

Witdh hight      3 depth

Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes?

Structure symetrical     found in anture irregular in fluid

What are abstract shapes?

Stylized or over simplized shapes

Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality?

Square

What do triangles suggest?

Action

Circles convey feelings of what?

protection

Describe positive space and negative space?

Pos= area between           neg= gives a place for eye to rest

What is texture?

Surface of a design or graphics used

Incorporating texture into a design can help do what?

Feel ing of richness and dephs

What is value?

Contast of black and white

What is another name for value?

tone

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

Coney moods, create images and attarct attention.