Semester Reflection: What did you learn? What were your favorite and least favorite projects? Any suggestions for improvement?
I learned how to use photoshop a lot better
Least favorite project might be the book cover
Favorite project is the Fantasy creature
The use of the blogs might need more organization in the sense that we need to know when we should be doing each new blog post. The posts should also be less tedious as they're way too time consuming rather than being educational or helpful for us.
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Post #17
Identify 5 colleges that offer graphic design (or related) majors. For each, list the school name, location, graphic majors and requirements for admission.
Pratt Insitute
New York
Communications Design, Illustration
Complete online application, sent in SAT OR ACT test scores, submit portfolios online
Otis College of Art and Design
California
Costume design, product design, animation, graphic design
Online application, submit essay and portfolio, send transcripts and test scores
UCLA
California
Design, Media Arts
Online application, submit essay, send transcripts and test scores
Boston University
Massachusetts
Graphic Design
Online application, Fulfill curriculum requirements, Portfolio including
What is a Portfolio?
A collection of materials that reflect your work, including strengths and weaknesses
What is the importance of a portfolio?
Portfolios allow the admissions department to see how well structured a student is in terms of direction, organization, and skill level.
Pratt Insitute
New York
Communications Design, Illustration
Complete online application, sent in SAT OR ACT test scores, submit portfolios online
Otis College of Art and Design
California
Costume design, product design, animation, graphic design
Online application, submit essay and portfolio, send transcripts and test scores
UCLA
California
Design, Media Arts
Online application, submit essay, send transcripts and test scores
Boston University
Massachusetts
Graphic Design
Online application, Fulfill curriculum requirements, Portfolio including
- At least one portrait drawing (a self-portrait or portrait from life)
- At least one still-life drawing (from actual objects)
- At least one composition of recognizable objects (a drawing or painting)
Academy of Art University
California
Advertising, Graphic Design, Industrial design, Interior Design, Web Design
Graduate High School, send application, send transcripts (portfolio not required but recommended)
A collection of materials that reflect your work, including strengths and weaknesses
What is the importance of a portfolio?
Portfolios allow the admissions department to see how well structured a student is in terms of direction, organization, and skill level.
Friday, January 16, 2015
Post #16
How many points are in an inch? How many points are in a pica?
72 points in an inch
12 points in a pica
Of the seven classifications, which classification(s) would best work as body type? Why? Identify the the lowercase letters that have Ascenders? Descenders?
Slab serif or sans serif work best as body type because they are very generic typefaces which are easy to look at for large bodies of text.
Ascenders:
b, d, i, t
Descenders:
g, j, q, y
Classify the following typefaces and briefly explain why you believe it should be classified that way
72 points in an inch
12 points in a pica
Of the seven classifications, which classification(s) would best work as body type? Why? Identify the the lowercase letters that have Ascenders? Descenders?
Slab serif or sans serif work best as body type because they are very generic typefaces which are easy to look at for large bodies of text.
Ascenders:
b, d, i, t
Descenders:
g, j, q, y
Classify the following typefaces and briefly explain why you believe it should be classified that way
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| This typeface would be Blackletter, because it is styled more elegantly/archaic and appears more suited for Germanic languages or written works. |
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| This typeface is Script, because it appears to mimic calligraphy and mimics the aspects of typical handwriting. |
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| This is typical Serif as it contains generic serifs on the strokes. |
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| This is slab serif, because the serifs on the strokes are blunt, angular, and rounded, rather than using the generic serif shapes. |
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Post #15
Define typography?
The style and appearance of printed matter
What is the difference between font and a typeface?
A font describes the subset of blocks in every typeface
What is the waist line and what does it indicate? What is a base line and what does it indicate?
A line which indicates the top height of lowercase letters.
A line which indicates the bottom height of all letters.
What is counter?
The negative space within the character that is either partially or fully closed
What is cap height?
The height of a capital letter
What is x height?
The height of a lower case letter
What is an ascender?
A segment of a character which exceeds the cap height
What is a descender?
A segment of a character which exceeds the base line
Describe a serif?
A stroke added to the beginning and end of the main strokes of a character
What is leading?
Spacing between lines
What is tracking?
Letter spacing
What is kerning
A type setting technique that overlaps the edges of two type characters to provide the illusion of even spacing
What is a point? How many points are in an inch?
The smallest unit of measure
72 points are in an inch
What is a pica and how many are in an inch?
The pica is a larger unit of measure
6 picas in an inch
How many points are in a pica?
12 points in a pica
When was Blackletter invented and how was it used?
Invented in 1150 and used for the German language
Describe the characteristics of a Blackletter typeface?
It uses letter spacing for emphasis
Never uses Italics
When was Old Style invented and what was is based on?
1501
Based off of calligraphy
Describe the characteristics of an Old Style typeface?
Greater contrast between thick and thin strokes
Wedge shaped serifs on the ascenders
When were formal scripts developed?
17th and 18th century
When were casual scripts developed?
Early 20th century
Describe the characteristics of a Script typeface?
They mimic historical or modern handwriting styles to appear more handwritten
When was Modern typefaces developed and why?
1784
Wanted to bring contrast to further extremes
Describe the characteristics of a Modern typeface?
Accentuated contrast
flattened serifs
How early can Sans Serif typefaces be found? What happened?
5th Century BC
Used for Greek inscriptions
When did they become popular?
18th century
What does "sans serif" mean?
One that does not have serifs on the typeface
Describe the characteristics of a Sans Serif typeface?
No serifs
Little size variation
When was Slab Serif developed and why?
Early 1800s for advertising
Describe the characteristics of a Slab Serif typeface?
Block-like serifs with angular or rounded terminals
Describe Decorative typefaces?
Typefaces made for display or advertising specifically
The style and appearance of printed matter
What is the difference between font and a typeface?
A font describes the subset of blocks in every typeface
What is the waist line and what does it indicate? What is a base line and what does it indicate?
A line which indicates the top height of lowercase letters.
A line which indicates the bottom height of all letters.
What is counter?
The negative space within the character that is either partially or fully closed
What is cap height?
The height of a capital letter
What is x height?
The height of a lower case letter
What is an ascender?
A segment of a character which exceeds the cap height
What is a descender?
A segment of a character which exceeds the base line
Describe a serif?
A stroke added to the beginning and end of the main strokes of a character
What is leading?
Spacing between lines
What is tracking?
Letter spacing
What is kerning
A type setting technique that overlaps the edges of two type characters to provide the illusion of even spacing
What is a point? How many points are in an inch?
The smallest unit of measure
72 points are in an inch
What is a pica and how many are in an inch?
The pica is a larger unit of measure
6 picas in an inch
How many points are in a pica?
12 points in a pica
When was Blackletter invented and how was it used?
Invented in 1150 and used for the German language
Describe the characteristics of a Blackletter typeface?
It uses letter spacing for emphasis
Never uses Italics
When was Old Style invented and what was is based on?
1501
Based off of calligraphy
Describe the characteristics of an Old Style typeface?
Greater contrast between thick and thin strokes
Wedge shaped serifs on the ascenders
When were formal scripts developed?
17th and 18th century
When were casual scripts developed?
Early 20th century
Describe the characteristics of a Script typeface?
They mimic historical or modern handwriting styles to appear more handwritten
When was Modern typefaces developed and why?
1784
Wanted to bring contrast to further extremes
Describe the characteristics of a Modern typeface?
Accentuated contrast
flattened serifs
How early can Sans Serif typefaces be found? What happened?
5th Century BC
Used for Greek inscriptions
When did they become popular?
18th century
What does "sans serif" mean?
One that does not have serifs on the typeface
Describe the characteristics of a Sans Serif typeface?
No serifs
Little size variation
When was Slab Serif developed and why?
Early 1800s for advertising
Describe the characteristics of a Slab Serif typeface?
Block-like serifs with angular or rounded terminals
Describe Decorative typefaces?
Typefaces made for display or advertising specifically
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Post #14
Who is Stephen Kroninger?
A writer and an editorial illustrator
What kind of art/design does he produce?
Photo collages
In what publications/media studios has his work been featured?
TIME Magazine, The New York Times, The 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?
This piece was published in TIME Magazine. The principles of design used include Balance, and Proportion. Balance can be seen with the symmetry between the two screaming heads on each side of Barack Obama. The proportion can be seen with how the heads are significantly bigger than Obama's entire form. Elements of design included in the piece would be line, texture, and form.
This piece was not published. Principles of design include Emphasis, Movement, and Balance. The balance is asymmetrical, adding to the sense of movement which is created by the haphazard alignment of the shapes. Emphasis is brought by the irregular forms of the caricatures with singular defining features. Elements of design include texture, shape, and form.
A writer and an editorial illustrator
What kind of art/design does he produce?
Photo collages
In what publications/media studios has his work been featured?
TIME Magazine, The New York Times, The 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?
This piece was published in TIME Magazine. The principles of design used include Balance, and Proportion. Balance can be seen with the symmetry between the two screaming heads on each side of Barack Obama. The proportion can be seen with how the heads are significantly bigger than Obama's entire form. Elements of design included in the piece would be line, texture, and form.This piece was not published. Principles of design include Emphasis, Movement, and Balance. The balance is asymmetrical, adding to the sense of movement which is created by the haphazard alignment of the shapes. Emphasis is brought by the irregular forms of the caricatures with singular defining features. Elements of design include texture, shape, and form.
Post #13
How can you as the designer use principles of design to help compose a page?
Moderately use several of the principles to create the desired effect of the design.
What are the principles of design?
Balance, Emphasis, Rhythm, Unity, Movement, Harmony, Motion
Or C.R.A.P.
Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, Proximity
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.
CONTRAST
The image here is showing the utility of contrast. using dark colors for the text on a lighter background on the "good" side, which is very easy to read, where similar colors of barely different shades are shown on the "bad" side, being very hard to read.
REPETITION
The design in using only hands which repeat itself in a circular form, giving the design a sense of unity.
ALIGNMENT
The design employs a simplistic, symmetrical alignment on the center of the image, effectively making use of all the space on the medium and properly making use of the opaque design underneath the text.
PROXIMITY
This image groups squares together, forming the shape of a rectangle, implying a sense of symmetry, however some of the squares are tilted and shrunken to smaller sizes, indicating a sense of falling out from the rest of the shapes.
Also answer the following questions in your own words.
How do you add a later mask to a particular layer?
Click on the masking button under the layers tab and use the brush tool to create your mask
What two colors are used to create the mask?
Black and white
Describe the process of using a layer mask?
Use the black to "mask" parts of your image, and use white to "reveal" other parts of your image
Moderately use several of the principles to create the desired effect of the design.
What are the principles of design?
Balance, Emphasis, Rhythm, Unity, Movement, Harmony, Motion
Or C.R.A.P.
Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, Proximity
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.
The image here is showing the utility of contrast. using dark colors for the text on a lighter background on the "good" side, which is very easy to read, where similar colors of barely different shades are shown on the "bad" side, being very hard to read.
The design in using only hands which repeat itself in a circular form, giving the design a sense of unity.
ALIGNMENT
The design employs a simplistic, symmetrical alignment on the center of the image, effectively making use of all the space on the medium and properly making use of the opaque design underneath the text.
PROXIMITY
This image groups squares together, forming the shape of a rectangle, implying a sense of symmetry, however some of the squares are tilted and shrunken to smaller sizes, indicating a sense of falling out from the rest of the shapes.
Also answer the following questions in your own words.
How do you add a later mask to a particular layer?
Click on the masking button under the layers tab and use the brush tool to create your mask
What two colors are used to create the mask?
Black and white
Describe the process of using a layer mask?
Use the black to "mask" parts of your image, and use white to "reveal" other parts of your image
Monday, January 12, 2015
Post # 12 Video #3 Principles of Design
Define principles of design?
Guidelines for using elements of design
Balance, Emphasis, Rhythm, Unity, Movement, Harmony, Proportion
What do the principles of design affect?
How effectively the elements of design are used in a design
What is the difference between the principles of design and C.R.A.P.? How can contrast help a design?
The difference between the principles of design and C.R.A.P. is that of the principles, C.R.A.P. uses Contrast, Repetition, Alignment and Proximity.
Contrast helps create a focal point for viewers.
What is wrong with having too much or too little contrast in a design?
If there is too much or too little contrast, the viewer will have no sense of direction and not know where to look at/focus on.
What is key to working with contrast?
Making sure your pieces are easily visible
What are some common ways of creating contrast?
Using negative space
What is the principle of repetition?
Repeating things over and over again
Describe the ways that the principle of repetition helps the composition?
Ties the design together and makes it a cohesive piece
What are ways that you can incorporate repetition into your designs?
Repeat shapes and colors, though leave one in a different color to create a focal point
What should you avoid when working with repetition?
Excessive repetition
What is the principle of alignment?
Nothing should be placed on the page arbitrarily
What is the principle of proximity?
Grouping similar items
What is the principle of proportion?
Relative size and scale of the elements of design
Define symmetrical balance?
Having equal "weight" on both sides of a design
What is another name for asymmetrical balance?
Informal Balance
Define asymmetrical balance?
The placement of objects in a way that will allow objects of varying weight to balance out in the design
What is a focal point and how is it created?
The center of interest or activity
Contrast, Isolation, or Convergence
How many components of a composition can be a focal point?
Up to 3
What ways can emphasis be created in a design?
Using contrast or proportion
What is the principle of harmony and how is it different from unity?
Harmony brings together similar units, where unity is created by a harmonious whole
What is the principle of unity? What three ways can unity be obtained?
The coherence of the whole
Pattern, Consistency, Variety
What is the principle of variety?
To create a difference in the design
What three ways can a designer add variety to a design?
Change colors, alignment, or shapes
Guidelines for using elements of design
Balance, Emphasis, Rhythm, Unity, Movement, Harmony, Proportion
What do the principles of design affect?
How effectively the elements of design are used in a design
What is the difference between the principles of design and C.R.A.P.? How can contrast help a design?
The difference between the principles of design and C.R.A.P. is that of the principles, C.R.A.P. uses Contrast, Repetition, Alignment and Proximity.
Contrast helps create a focal point for viewers.
What is wrong with having too much or too little contrast in a design?
If there is too much or too little contrast, the viewer will have no sense of direction and not know where to look at/focus on.
What is key to working with contrast?
Making sure your pieces are easily visible
What are some common ways of creating contrast?
Using negative space
What is the principle of repetition?
Repeating things over and over again
Describe the ways that the principle of repetition helps the composition?
Ties the design together and makes it a cohesive piece
What are ways that you can incorporate repetition into your designs?
Repeat shapes and colors, though leave one in a different color to create a focal point
What should you avoid when working with repetition?
Excessive repetition
What is the principle of alignment?
Nothing should be placed on the page arbitrarily
What is the principle of proximity?
Grouping similar items
What is the principle of proportion?
Relative size and scale of the elements of design
Define symmetrical balance?
Having equal "weight" on both sides of a design
What is another name for asymmetrical balance?
Informal Balance
Define asymmetrical balance?
The placement of objects in a way that will allow objects of varying weight to balance out in the design
What is a focal point and how is it created?
The center of interest or activity
Contrast, Isolation, or Convergence
How many components of a composition can be a focal point?
Up to 3
What ways can emphasis be created in a design?
Using contrast or proportion
What is the principle of harmony and how is it different from unity?
Harmony brings together similar units, where unity is created by a harmonious whole
What is the principle of unity? What three ways can unity be obtained?
The coherence of the whole
Pattern, Consistency, Variety
What is the principle of variety?
To create a difference in the design
What three ways can a designer add variety to a design?
Change colors, alignment, or shapes
Post #11
Who is Andy Warhol?
Andy Warhol is and American artist who led the visual art movement of Pop Art.
Within what art genre did Warhol work?
Pop Art
Define the genre
Art based on 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.
Title of the piece?
Describe the color that he utilizes. Does he use any particular color scheme?
What do you notice about the artwork itself?
"Race Riot"
He uses the colors of the American fag to bring attention to the issues regarding race in a nation which is self proclaimed to be built on freedom.
The image itself is simply a photo repeated 4 times under 3 different color filters, yet it still easily reveals its meaning.
Similar to the previous image, he uses somewhat a red/white/blue color scheme, however the color used seems to emphasize features of the portrait.
While the medium and the style is very simple, the image looks photo-realistic.
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