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Blog Week 7

EQ Page State the Essential Question for vector graphics and briefly answer it below. Assignments Page File > Export your Texture Grid as a .png file and upload the finished design.  In your own words, discuss the objective of the assignment and briefly reflect on your work.  Journal Post review post  Title the post, " Podcast #2 Color Theory " In this post, copy/paste the following questions and answer them while or after you watch the podcast: The right use of color can do what? Within the electromagnetic spectrum, which waves allow us to see color? Visible waves Describe white light? When all wavelengths are reflected back to your eye. How do we see color if objects "have no color of their own"? What is a glass prism? A transparent triangular object that breaks white light into all the colors of the visible light spectrum. What seven colors result when white light is refracted through a prism? red,blue,green,orange,yellow,indigo,violet. Des...

Week 6 Assignment

What is the pen tool used for? How can you manipulate a path/line in Illustrator? Discuss the use of the white arrow tool, pen+, pen-, and convert too. How can you utilize the layers palette in Illustrator? IDK How do you create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator? Put a rectangle and then you select that part and you have a clipping mask.

Review Week 5

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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, advertisements, 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- The shape of this container fills its space of hydrogen or helium and it is used in many ways to create a design that makes it so perfect.Thats what I think. 

Essential question

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Why/how can icons be used to communicate? Via the internet, find 2 examples of common icons that clearly communicate their message. Post both in this entry. What is the difference between copyright and public domain? How can you avoid plagairism in this class? In other classes?Avoid it and don't get into it. Vocabulary Page In your own words, define the following terms: icon, vector-based graphics, specs/specifications of a project, dialog box  (within an application) , palette  (within an application) Assignments Page Upload a .png of your finished icon designs. In your own words, discuss the objective of the assignment. As well, briefly reflect on your work.

Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day Weekend was awesome and it was also my brothers birthday so we had a lot of friends that came.It was a fun 3 day weekend.

Review Week 3

What is OSHA? What do the letters stand for?Occupation School Healthy Administration. How can graphic designers effectively communicate? In your own words, explain the communication process. By chatting through the computer or communicating with a webcam. Understanding the history, culture and movements of fine and graphic arts will make you a better producer of visual messages. Why? Because,I think it will make you a better person,I don't know.

Podcast #1

What does it take to create good graphic design? What is the difference between elements and principles? Name the six (6) elements of design. What can lines aid in, when alone or combined with  other lines or shapes? Which lines suggest a feeling of rest? Why do you think? Vertical lines communicate a feeling of what? Why do you think? What lines suggest a feeling of movement? Why do you think? Soft, shallow curved lines suggest what? Why do you think? These lines suggest confusion and turbulence? Why do you think? What element defines a specific area of space? What is the difference between two dimensional shapes and three dimensional shapes? Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes? Geometric shapes are 2d while organic shapes are 3d. What are abstract shapes?shapes that are used on wallpapers and other stuff. Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality? triangles What do triangles suggest? the angle of movem...
Today in school we reviewed the worksheet for the test tomorrow.We also practiced for the pep rally tomorrow.