Sunday, December 18, 2011
Semester Reflection
I learned alot about graphics and design this semester. I learned about elements of design, color theory, principles of design, and typography. I also learned more about how to use a computer such as using different tools in illustrator and photoshop. I even learned how to use different lines, shapes, textures, spaces, values, colors, photos, characters, and typefaces in different designs. I would like to continue doing more next semester and hope that I can be able to learn more about graphics and designs to do better and not make too many mistakes.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Review Week 17
Go to www.ilovetypography.com. Under "Popular Articles", click on "Who Shot the Serif?" Read the article. At the end of the article, the author asks a question. Answer that question in this post and discuss your findings.
Have you learned something?
I learned that the serif originated from ancient Rome where people first painted letters onto stone before carving them. The brush strokes leave wider sections at the base of the letters and the those sections are carved over along with the rest of the letter. I also learned that the Japanese term of the same word (uruko) means "fish scales".
Have you learned something?
I learned that the serif originated from ancient Rome where people first painted letters onto stone before carving them. The brush strokes leave wider sections at the base of the letters and the those sections are carved over along with the rest of the letter. I also learned that the Japanese term of the same word (uruko) means "fish scales".
Friday, December 2, 2011
Review Week 16
How many points are in an inch? How many points are in a pica?
There are 72 points in an inch. There are 12 points in a pica.
Of the seven classifications, which classification(s) would best work as body type? Why?
Slab serif, san serif, old style, and modern because the designs are kept simple.
Identify the lowercase characters that have ascenders?
t, i, d, f, h, j, k, l, and b
Identify the lowercase characters that have descenders?q, y, and p
Classify the following typefaces and briefly explain why you believe it should be classified that way:
Slab serif because it has thick block-like serifs.
Casual script because it looks like its been written with a brush.
Decorative because it has a distinctive design style.
San serif because it doesn't have serifs.
Blackletter because it is highly ornamental.
Old style because it has wedge shaped angled serifs
Modern because it has thin flat serifs.
There are 72 points in an inch. There are 12 points in a pica.
Of the seven classifications, which classification(s) would best work as body type? Why?
Slab serif, san serif, old style, and modern because the designs are kept simple.
Identify the lowercase characters that have ascenders?
t, i, d, f, h, j, k, l, and b
Identify the lowercase characters that have descenders?q, y, and p
Classify the following typefaces and briefly explain why you believe it should be classified that way:
Slab serif because it has thick block-like serifs.Casual script because it looks like its been written with a brush.Decorative because it has a distinctive design style.San serif because it doesn't have serifs.Blackletter because it is highly ornamental.Old style because it has wedge shaped angled serifsModern because it has thin flat serifs.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Podcast #4 Typography
Define typography?Typography is the art of expressing ideas through the selection of appropriate typefaces.
Where did the word "typography" originate from?Typography comes from the Greek words that mean form and writing.
What does typography involve?Typography involves creating and modifying type using a variety of illustration techniques.
What is a typeface?A typeface is a distictive design of visual symbols that are used to compose a printed image/design.
What is another term for typeface?Font is another term for typeface.
What is a character?A character is an individual symbol that makes up a typeface.
What is type style?Type style is a modification in a typeface.
What does type style "create" within a design?Type style creates design variety while maintaining the visual style of the typeface.
What is the waist line and what does it indicate?The waist line is the imaginary line drawn at the middle of the characters.
What is a base line and what does it indicate?The base line is the imaginary line drawn at the bottom of the characters.
What is an ascender?An ascender is the part of the character that extends above the waist line.
What is a descender?A descender is the part of the character that extends below the base line.
Describe a serif?A serif is a smaller line used to finish off a main stroke of a letter, usually at the top and bottom of a character.
How can the size of the typeface be identified?The size of the typeface can be identified by the point size.
What is a point?A point is the unit used in the measurement of point size.
How many points are in an inch?There are 72 points in an inch.
What is a pica and how many are in an inch?A pica is a unit of type size and line length. There are 6 picas in an inch.
How many points are in a pica?There are 12 points in a pica.
What is body type and where can it be found?Body type is the type size that ranges from 4 pt through 12 pt type. These sizes are found in places where threre is alot of text to be read.
What is the key to selecting appropriate typefaces to be used as body type?
Readability is the key to appropriate body type.
What is display type and how is it used?Display type is type size above 12 pt. Typically, these sizes are used to draw attention to a message [headlines, subheadlines,etc].
What is reverse type and when would it be used?Reverse type consistes of white type on a solid black or darker color background. If the text is too small, reverse type can be difficult on the reader's eye. Display type is necissary.
What is a typeface classification?A typeface classification was devised in the 19th century when printers sought to identify a heritage for their own craft.
When was Blackletter invented and how was it used?Blackletter is the earliest of the typefaces . It was used with the inventions of the printing press in the mid 1400s.
Describer the characteristics of a Blackletter typeface?Blackletter typefaces resemble the calligraphy of the time and are highly ornamental with elaborate thick to thin strokes.
When was Old Style invneted and what was is based on?It was used with the inventions of the printing press in the mid 1400s. It was based on ancient Roman inscriptions and created to replace Blackletter typefaces.
Describe the characteristics of an Old Style typeface?Typefaces in this classification have wedge-shaped, angled serifs and a low contrast of their thick/thin strokes.
When were formal scripts developed?Formal scripts developed from formal writings of 17th and 18th century handwriting masters. They will lend a formal quality to a composition.
When were casual scripts developed?Casual scripts developed in the 20th century.
Describe the characteristics of a Script typeface?Scripts should not be used as small body text. It would be too difficult to read.
When was Modern typefaces developed and why?The Modern classification was developed in the late 18th and 19th centuries as a radical break from traditional typography of the time.
Describe the characteristics of a Modern typeface?Modern typefaces have a sharp contrast between thick and thin strokes and have thin, flat serifs.
How early can Sans Serif typefaces be found? What happened?San serif typefaces can be found as early as the 5th century however, the Italian Renaissance return to Old Style made the San Serif classification obsolete in the 20th century.
When did they become popular?It became popular in the 1920s.
What does "sans serif" mean?San serif lterally means "without serifs".
Describe the characteristics of a Sans Serif typeface?Its strokes are uniform in weight and have a monotone appearance.
When was Slab Serif developed and why?The Slab Serif classification was developed in the 19th century for advertising purposes.
Describe the characteristics of a Slab Serif typeface?It's mainly used for decorative purposes and headlines.
Describe Decorative typefaces?These typefaces have the most distictive design style.
Why were they developed?They were developed with a specific purpose, or theme, in mind.
What are they best used for?
They are best used for larger point sizes, or display type.
Where did the word "typography" originate from?Typography comes from the Greek words that mean form and writing.
What does typography involve?Typography involves creating and modifying type using a variety of illustration techniques.
What is a typeface?A typeface is a distictive design of visual symbols that are used to compose a printed image/design.
What is another term for typeface?Font is another term for typeface.
What is a character?A character is an individual symbol that makes up a typeface.
What is type style?Type style is a modification in a typeface.
What does type style "create" within a design?Type style creates design variety while maintaining the visual style of the typeface.
What is the waist line and what does it indicate?The waist line is the imaginary line drawn at the middle of the characters.
What is a base line and what does it indicate?The base line is the imaginary line drawn at the bottom of the characters.
What is an ascender?An ascender is the part of the character that extends above the waist line.
What is a descender?A descender is the part of the character that extends below the base line.
Describe a serif?A serif is a smaller line used to finish off a main stroke of a letter, usually at the top and bottom of a character.
How can the size of the typeface be identified?The size of the typeface can be identified by the point size.
What is a point?A point is the unit used in the measurement of point size.
How many points are in an inch?There are 72 points in an inch.
What is a pica and how many are in an inch?A pica is a unit of type size and line length. There are 6 picas in an inch.
How many points are in a pica?There are 12 points in a pica.
What is body type and where can it be found?Body type is the type size that ranges from 4 pt through 12 pt type. These sizes are found in places where threre is alot of text to be read.
What is the key to selecting appropriate typefaces to be used as body type?
Readability is the key to appropriate body type.
What is display type and how is it used?Display type is type size above 12 pt. Typically, these sizes are used to draw attention to a message [headlines, subheadlines,etc].
What is reverse type and when would it be used?Reverse type consistes of white type on a solid black or darker color background. If the text is too small, reverse type can be difficult on the reader's eye. Display type is necissary.
What is a typeface classification?A typeface classification was devised in the 19th century when printers sought to identify a heritage for their own craft.
When was Blackletter invented and how was it used?Blackletter is the earliest of the typefaces . It was used with the inventions of the printing press in the mid 1400s.
Describer the characteristics of a Blackletter typeface?Blackletter typefaces resemble the calligraphy of the time and are highly ornamental with elaborate thick to thin strokes.
When was Old Style invneted and what was is based on?It was used with the inventions of the printing press in the mid 1400s. It was based on ancient Roman inscriptions and created to replace Blackletter typefaces.
Describe the characteristics of an Old Style typeface?Typefaces in this classification have wedge-shaped, angled serifs and a low contrast of their thick/thin strokes.
When were formal scripts developed?Formal scripts developed from formal writings of 17th and 18th century handwriting masters. They will lend a formal quality to a composition.
When were casual scripts developed?Casual scripts developed in the 20th century.
Describe the characteristics of a Script typeface?Scripts should not be used as small body text. It would be too difficult to read.
When was Modern typefaces developed and why?The Modern classification was developed in the late 18th and 19th centuries as a radical break from traditional typography of the time.
Describe the characteristics of a Modern typeface?Modern typefaces have a sharp contrast between thick and thin strokes and have thin, flat serifs.
How early can Sans Serif typefaces be found? What happened?San serif typefaces can be found as early as the 5th century however, the Italian Renaissance return to Old Style made the San Serif classification obsolete in the 20th century.
When did they become popular?It became popular in the 1920s.
What does "sans serif" mean?San serif lterally means "without serifs".
Describe the characteristics of a Sans Serif typeface?Its strokes are uniform in weight and have a monotone appearance.
When was Slab Serif developed and why?The Slab Serif classification was developed in the 19th century for advertising purposes.
Describe the characteristics of a Slab Serif typeface?It's mainly used for decorative purposes and headlines.
Describe Decorative typefaces?These typefaces have the most distictive design style.
Why were they developed?They were developed with a specific purpose, or theme, in mind.
What are they best used for?
They are best used for larger point sizes, or display type.
Review Week 14
Identify 5 colleges that offer graphic design (or related) majors. For each, list the school name, location, graphics majors that are offered, requirements for admission. Academy of Art University, San Francisco, California, advertising, animation and visual effects, architecture, etc., high school diploma.
Platt Collage, San Diego, California, 3D animation, digital video production, graphic design, web design, high school diploma.
Collins Collage, Phoenix, Arizona, BA graphic design, AS graphic design, BA interior design, BA fashion design and merchandising, complete a personal interview with an admissions representative in person.
Digital Media Arts Collage, Boca Raton, Florida, computer animation, graphic design, advertising design, visual effects animation, web design, individual basis, taking into consideration prior knowledge, achievement, and creative potential.
Brooks Institute, California, photography, film, visual journalism, design, interview.
Answer the following questions in your own words...
What is a portfolio?
A file of documents that show people's skills.
What is the importance of a portfolio?
It helps people get employed for what they exceed in.
Platt Collage, San Diego, California, 3D animation, digital video production, graphic design, web design, high school diploma.
Collins Collage, Phoenix, Arizona, BA graphic design, AS graphic design, BA interior design, BA fashion design and merchandising, complete a personal interview with an admissions representative in person.
Digital Media Arts Collage, Boca Raton, Florida, computer animation, graphic design, advertising design, visual effects animation, web design, individual basis, taking into consideration prior knowledge, achievement, and creative potential.
Brooks Institute, California, photography, film, visual journalism, design, interview.
Answer the following questions in your own words...
What is a portfolio?
A file of documents that show people's skills.
What is the importance of a portfolio?
It helps people get employed for what they exceed in.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Review Week 13
For each of the 8 principles of design, find an example that utilizes the principle within the design. You should have 8 DIFFERENT sample designs. For each, discuss how the particular principle is used.
Proportion-The size of different parts in a design.
Also, answer the following questions in your own words.
How do you add a layer mask to a particular layer?
Press the option at the bottom of the layers toolbar that looks like a white circle in a black square labeled "add vector mask".
What two colors are used to create the mask?
Black and White are the two colors used to create the mask.
Describe the process of using a layer mask?
The black color makes the mask and the white color erases the mask.
Repetition-Repeating certain parts of a design.
Balance-The spread of heavy and light parts in a design.
Emphasis-The area of attention in a design.
Unity-The wholeness of a design.
Variety-The diversity in a design.
Rhythm-The organization of a design.
Contrast-Two similar parts are different in a design.
Also, answer the following questions in your own words.
How do you add a layer mask to a particular layer?
Press the option at the bottom of the layers toolbar that looks like a white circle in a black square labeled "add vector mask".
What two colors are used to create the mask?
Black and White are the two colors used to create the mask.
Describe the process of using a layer mask?
The black color makes the mask and the white color erases the mask.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Review Week 12
How can you, as the designer, use principles of design to help compose a page?
I can use principles of design to help effect the expressive content of the design.
What are the principles of design (define each in your own words)?
Repetition-Repeating certain parts of a design.
Proportion-The size of different parts in a design.
Balance-The spread of heavy and light parts in a design.
Emphasis-The area of attention in a design.
Unity-The wholeness of a design.
Variety-The diversity in a design.
Rhythm-The organization of a design.
Contrast-Two similar parts are different in a design.
I can use principles of design to help effect the expressive content of the design.
What are the principles of design (define each in your own words)?
Repetition-Repeating certain parts of a design.
Proportion-The size of different parts in a design.
Balance-The spread of heavy and light parts in a design.
Emphasis-The area of attention in a design.
Unity-The wholeness of a design.
Variety-The diversity in a design.
Rhythm-The organization of a design.
Contrast-Two similar parts are different in a design.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Stephen Kroninger
What kind of art/design does he produce?
Collages made from cut up photographic images.
In what publications/media studios has his work been featured?
"Tie Your Socks and Clap Your Feet". "Psssst! It's Me the Bogeyman". "If I Crossed the Road".Post 2 samples of his art. Answer the following questions for each piece...
Was this piece published? Where?
The New York Times.
Rolling Stone
What principles of design were utilized within the piece? How?
Repetition, proportion, balance, variety, contrast, and unity.
What elements of design were utilized?
Line, shape, texture, and color.
Collages made from cut up photographic images.
In what publications/media studios has his work been featured?
"Tie Your Socks and Clap Your Feet". "Psssst! It's Me the Bogeyman". "If I Crossed the Road".Post 2 samples of his art. Answer the following questions for each piece...
Was this piece published? Where?
The New York Times.Rolling StoneWhat principles of design were utilized within the piece? How?
Repetition, proportion, balance, variety, contrast, and unity.
What elements of design were utilized?
Line, shape, texture, and color.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Podcast #3 Principles of Design
Define principles of design?
Concepts used to arrange the structural elements of a composition.
What do the principles of design affect?
They affect the expressive content, or the message of the work.
What is the principle of repetition?
Repeating some aspect or element of the design throughout the entire document.
Describe ways that the principle of repetition helps the composition/audience?
It works with patterns to make a composition seem active.
What are ways that you can incorporate repetition into your designs?
By using repetitive elements: bold font, thick line, certain bullet, color, design element, particular element, and spatial relationship.
What should you avoid when working with repetition?
You should avoid repeating so much that it becomes annoying or overwhelming.What is the principle of proportion/scale?
The relative size and scale of the various elements in a design.
What is the most universal standard of measure when judging size?
The most universal standard of measurement is the human body.How can the principle of proportion/scale be used as an attention getter?
Unusual or unexpected scale can be used as an attention getter.
What is the principle of balance?
The distribution of heavy and light elements on the page.
Which kinds of elements/shapes visually weigh heavier/greater?
Irregular shapes bear greater weight than regular shapes.
What is another name for symmetrical balance?
Another name for symetrical balance is formal balance.
Define symmetrical balance?
Symetrical balance occurs when the weight of a composition is evenly distributed around a central, vertical, or horizontal axis.
What is another name for asymmetrical balance?
Another name for asymmetrical balance is informal balance.
Define asymmetrical balance?
Occurs when the weight of a composition is not evenly distributed around the axis.
What is the principle of emphasis?
Emphasis is stressing of a particular area of focus rather than the maze of details of equal importance.
What happens to a design that has no focus?
When a design has no focus, nothing stands out.
What is a focal point and how is it created?
A focal point is an area where the eye tends to go first. It is ctreated by making one element dominant with all other areas contributing but subordinate.
How many components of a composition can be a focal point?
No more than one component should be used for primary attention.
What ways can emphasis be created in a design?
Emphasis can be created by contrasting the primary element with its subordinate.
What is the principle of unity?
Unity is the "wholeness" of composition.
What three ways can unity be obtained?
1.Put objects close to one another.
2.Make things similar.
3.Direct vision by a line that around the design.
What is the principle of variety?
Variety pertains to differances and diversity.
What ways can a designer add variety to a design?
An artist can vary textures, colors, and shapes, and alter their contrast, tone, and intensity.
Why is it important to find the right balance between unity and variety?
It's important to find the right balance to have a successful, effective design.
What is figure?
Figure is a form, silhouette, or shape.
What is another name for figure?
Figure is also called positive space.
What is ground?
Ground is the surrounding area around the figure.
What is another name for ground?
Ground is also called negative space.
When a composition is abstract (has no recognizable subject) what will the figure depend on? What does that mean?
The figure will depend on the abstract relationship between visual elements
Why must a designer consider the composition as a whole?
It is a mistake to only plan the figure.What is the principle of rhythm?
Rythm is continuity, recurrence, or organized movement in space and time.How is rhythm achieved?
Rythm is achieved through the orderly repetition of any element, line, shape, value, and texture.What three ways can rhythm occur in a design?
1.Intervals between the elements, and often the elements themselves, are similar in size or length.
2.With a more organic, flowing, sense of movement.
3.A sequence of shapes through a progression of steps.
How does rhythm help a composition/design?
Rythm can help deliver the message by controlling the viewer's eye movement.What is the principle of contrast?
Contrast occurs when two related elements are different.How can contrast help a design?
Contrast can draw the viewer's eye into the place and help guide the viewer through it.What is wrong with having too much or too little contrast in a design?
Too much similarity becomes monotonous and boring. Too much contrast can be confusing.What is the key to working with contrast?
The key to working with contrast is to make sure the differances are obvious.What are some common ways of creating contrast?
The most common ways of creating contrast are by creating differances in size, value, color, type, texture, shape, alignment, direction, and movement.
Concepts used to arrange the structural elements of a composition.
What do the principles of design affect?
They affect the expressive content, or the message of the work.
What is the principle of repetition?
Repeating some aspect or element of the design throughout the entire document.
Describe ways that the principle of repetition helps the composition/audience?
It works with patterns to make a composition seem active.
What are ways that you can incorporate repetition into your designs?
By using repetitive elements: bold font, thick line, certain bullet, color, design element, particular element, and spatial relationship.
What should you avoid when working with repetition?
You should avoid repeating so much that it becomes annoying or overwhelming.What is the principle of proportion/scale?
The relative size and scale of the various elements in a design.
What is the most universal standard of measure when judging size?
The most universal standard of measurement is the human body.How can the principle of proportion/scale be used as an attention getter?
Unusual or unexpected scale can be used as an attention getter.
What is the principle of balance?
The distribution of heavy and light elements on the page.
Which kinds of elements/shapes visually weigh heavier/greater?
Irregular shapes bear greater weight than regular shapes.
What is another name for symmetrical balance?
Another name for symetrical balance is formal balance.
Define symmetrical balance?
Symetrical balance occurs when the weight of a composition is evenly distributed around a central, vertical, or horizontal axis.
What is another name for asymmetrical balance?
Another name for asymmetrical balance is informal balance.
Define asymmetrical balance?
Occurs when the weight of a composition is not evenly distributed around the axis.
What is the principle of emphasis?
Emphasis is stressing of a particular area of focus rather than the maze of details of equal importance.
What happens to a design that has no focus?
When a design has no focus, nothing stands out.
What is a focal point and how is it created?
A focal point is an area where the eye tends to go first. It is ctreated by making one element dominant with all other areas contributing but subordinate.
How many components of a composition can be a focal point?
No more than one component should be used for primary attention.
What ways can emphasis be created in a design?
Emphasis can be created by contrasting the primary element with its subordinate.
What is the principle of unity?
Unity is the "wholeness" of composition.
What three ways can unity be obtained?
1.Put objects close to one another.
2.Make things similar.
3.Direct vision by a line that around the design.
What is the principle of variety?
Variety pertains to differances and diversity.
What ways can a designer add variety to a design?
An artist can vary textures, colors, and shapes, and alter their contrast, tone, and intensity.
Why is it important to find the right balance between unity and variety?
It's important to find the right balance to have a successful, effective design.
What is figure?
Figure is a form, silhouette, or shape.
What is another name for figure?
Figure is also called positive space.
What is ground?
Ground is the surrounding area around the figure.
What is another name for ground?
Ground is also called negative space.
When a composition is abstract (has no recognizable subject) what will the figure depend on? What does that mean?
The figure will depend on the abstract relationship between visual elements
Why must a designer consider the composition as a whole?
It is a mistake to only plan the figure.What is the principle of rhythm?
Rythm is continuity, recurrence, or organized movement in space and time.How is rhythm achieved?
Rythm is achieved through the orderly repetition of any element, line, shape, value, and texture.What three ways can rhythm occur in a design?
1.Intervals between the elements, and often the elements themselves, are similar in size or length.
2.With a more organic, flowing, sense of movement.
3.A sequence of shapes through a progression of steps.
How does rhythm help a composition/design?
Rythm can help deliver the message by controlling the viewer's eye movement.What is the principle of contrast?
Contrast occurs when two related elements are different.How can contrast help a design?
Contrast can draw the viewer's eye into the place and help guide the viewer through it.What is wrong with having too much or too little contrast in a design?
Too much similarity becomes monotonous and boring. Too much contrast can be confusing.What is the key to working with contrast?
The key to working with contrast is to make sure the differances are obvious.What are some common ways of creating contrast?
The most common ways of creating contrast are by creating differances in size, value, color, type, texture, shape, alignment, direction, and movement.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Andy Warhol
Within what art genre did Warhol work?
Andy Warhol worked on the pop art genre.
Andy Warhol worked on the pop art genre.
Define the genre?
Pop art is art based on modern popular culture and the mass media.
Pop art is art based on modern popular culture and the mass media.
During what years was he alive?
He lived from 1928 to 1987.
Post 2 samples of his art. Answer the following questions for each piece.
Title of the piece?
#1: Installation of Campbell's Soup Cans #2: Marilyn Monroe
Describe the color that he utilizes. Does he use any particular color scheme?
#1: monochromatic color scheme #2: triadic color scheme
What do you notice about the artwork itself?
The artwork seems to use different color schemes for each picture based on the culture's time.
Color Schemes
triadic color scheme
analogous color scheme
monochromatic color scheme
split complementary color scheme
split complementary color scheme
Friday, October 14, 2011
Review Week 9
Compare and contrast vector graphics and pixel images.Vector graphics is the use of points, lines, curves, and shapes based on mathematical equations , to represent images in computer graphics. Pixel images are the representations of a color graphic in a computer's memory.
What resolution is necessary to print raster images?A 300 dpi resolution is necessary to print raster images.
What resolution is necessary to display raster images on the internet?
A 72 dpi resolution is necessary to display raster images on the internet.
What resolution is necessary to print raster images?A 300 dpi resolution is necessary to print raster images.
What resolution is necessary to display raster images on the internet?
A 72 dpi resolution is necessary to display raster images on the internet.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Review Week 8
Why must designers pay close attention to how color is utilized within a composition?
Colors give different moods too attract an audience to get them interested.
Why is the color wheel an important tool for graphic designers?
It can help show graphic designers which colors are close to each other.
It can help show graphic designers which colors are close to each other.
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 probably included neutral colors to put the focus on other colors
Briefly describe how we "see" the color of an object?
When white light strikes an object, the color waves of the object reflect off the object and strike our eyes so we can see color.
Steve Jobs
Who is Steve Jobs?
He was an inventor and entrepreneur.
He was an inventor and entrepreneur.
What company was he CEO for many years?
He was the CEO of Apple inc.
He was the CEO of Apple inc.
What did he do for the computer industry?
He was the co-founder of the Apple computer, which changed people's idea of what a computer should be.
He was the co-founder of the Apple computer, which changed people's idea of what a computer should be.
How did this man impact the graphic design industry?
Steve Jobs created a mouse which set a new standard for graphical interface applications and interface interaction. He was also the co-founder and CEO for Pixar.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Podcast #2 Color Theory
The right use of color can do what?
The right use of color can maximize productivity, minimize visual fatigue, and relax the body.
Within the electromagnetic spectrum, which waves allow us to see color?
Within the electromagnetic spectrum, visible light allows us to see color.
Describe white light?
White light equal parts of all colors in visible spectrum.
How do we see color if objects "have no color of their own"?
Objects appear to be in color when they absorb or reflect colors in the visible spectrum.
What is a glass prism?
A glass prism is 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, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet are the seven colors that result when white light is refracted through a prism.
Describe hue?
Hue is the color itself.
When does white light occur?
White light occurs when all wavelengths are reflected back to your eye.
When does black light occur?
Black light occurs when no light is reflected back to your eye.
How color is perceived depends on what?
How color is perceived depends on the type of light it is seen with.
What is a color wheel?
A color wheel is a visual tool that shows the relationship between primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.
What are primary colors? Name them?
Primary colors are red, blue, and yellow.
What are secondary colors? Name them?
Secondary colors are orange, green, and violet.
Secondary colors are orange, green, and violet.
What are tertiary colors? Name them?
Tertiary colors are red-orange, yellow-orange, yellow-green, blue-green, blue-violet, and red-violet.
Tertiary colors are red-orange, yellow-orange, yellow-green, blue-green, blue-violet, and red-violet.
What are neutral colors? How can they be created?
Neutral colors are colors of very low saturation. They can be created by mixing complementary colors which "neutralize" them.
Neutral colors are colors of very low saturation. They can be created by mixing complementary colors which "neutralize" them.
How can a neutral color help a design?
Neutral colors help put the focus on other colors or serve to tone down overpowering colors.
Neutral colors help put the focus on other colors or serve to tone down overpowering colors.
What are complementary colors? Name them?
Complementary colors are positioned opposite of each other on the color wheel. They are red and green, orange and blue, and yellow and violet.
Complementary colors are positioned opposite of each other on the color wheel. They are red and green, orange and blue, and yellow and violet.
What is color value?
Color value is the lightness or darkness of a hue (or color).
Color value is the lightness or darkness of a hue (or color).
What is a shade?
A shade is a low-value color.
A shade is a low-value color.
What is a tint?
A tint is a high-value color.
A tint is a high-value color.
What is saturation/intensity?
Saturation/intensity is the brightness of a color.
Saturation/intensity is the brightness of a color.
What happens when you mix complementary colors together?
Mixing complementary colors together produces a dull tone.
Mixing complementary colors together produces a dull tone.
Describe color harmony?
Color harmony is a pleasing arrangement of parts.
Color harmony is a pleasing arrangement of parts.
What is a color scheme?
Color scheme is harmonious color combinations.
Color scheme is harmonious color combinations.
Describe a monochromatic color scheme?
A monochromatic color scheme uses tints and shades (values) of one color.
A monochromatic color scheme uses tints and shades (values) of one color.
Describe an analogous color scheme?
An analogous color scheme uses three colors adjacent (next) to each other on the color wheel.
An analogous color scheme uses three colors adjacent (next) to each other on the color wheel.
Describe a complementary color scheme?
A complementary color scheme uses two colors opposite each other on the color wheel.
A complementary color scheme uses two colors opposite each other on the color wheel.
Describe a split-complementary color scheme?
A split-complementary color scheme uses three colors: one color, and two adjacent to its complementary.
A split-complementary color scheme uses three colors: one color, and two adjacent to its complementary.
Describe a triadic color scheme?
A triadic color scheme uses three colors equally spaced around the color wheel.
A triadic color scheme uses three colors equally spaced around the color wheel.
What colors are considered to be warm colors?
Yellow, orange, and red colors are considered to be warm colors.
Yellow, orange, and red colors are considered to be warm colors.
Describe a warm color scheme?
A warm color scheme is bold and energenic.
A warm color scheme is bold and energenic.
What colors are considered to be cool colors?
Green, blue, and violet colors are considered to be cool colors.
Green, blue, and violet colors are considered to be cool colors.
Describe a cool color scheme?
A cool color scheme gives an impression of calm.
A cool color scheme gives an impression of calm.
Why is important to consider which colors are being used within a design?
The meaning of color impacts all visual communications. The right color choice can convey the right message and envoke the desired response. Color creates an emotional response.
The meaning of color impacts all visual communications. The right color choice can convey the right message and envoke the desired response. Color creates an emotional response.
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