This semester was jam packed! It was my first time learning anything that has to do with the art of graphic design. When I signed up for the class, I thought it would be easy but fun since I get to work with computers. Graphics is fun, but not as easy. The first time we stared to use Illustrator, I was so confused and frustrated, because I was not familiar with all the tools. At around assignment three was when I got used to Illustrator, then I think we started to use Photoshop. In my opinion I think Photoshop is more fun than Illustrator because you have a lot more to work with. The first few assignments were hard because I was new to the world of graphic and design, and I am still learning. Next semester I hope to work with more color. The past few assignments have been black and white and it kind of gets a little boring. Also, I hope to work with partners because you can learn a lot by collaborating with others that have different ideas than you.
Friday, December 9, 2011
"Review Week 17"
After reading this article, I have learned more about serifs than I already knew before. The article did contain some topics that I knew already like the definition of a serif, which are strokes of some sort that go at the end of a characters/letter. I also learned some more history about where serifs first developed. There are so many opinions and theories on where serifs were created. The main thing I learned from this passage is the difference between adnate and abrupt serifs. Adnate serifs are more "organic" and there stems are a bit curly. Abrupt serifs are boxier and rigid. Overall I thought the article has many details about serifs that can educates me in the future for any other projects/assignments.
Friday, December 2, 2011
"Review Week 16"
How many points are in an inch? How many points are in a pica? There are 72 pints per inch and 6 picas in an inch.
Of the seven classifications, which classification(s) would best work as body type? Why? Serif and sans serif.
Identify the lowercase characters that have ascenders? Letters like f, b, d, h, l and more are ascenders.
Identify the lowercase characters that have descenders? Letters like j, g, p, q are descenders.
Classify the following typefaces and briefly explain why you believe it should be classified that way:
Of the seven classifications, which classification(s) would best work as body type? Why? Serif and sans serif.
Identify the lowercase characters that have ascenders? Letters like f, b, d, h, l and more are ascenders.
Identify the lowercase characters that have descenders? Letters like j, g, p, q are descenders.
Classify the following typefaces and briefly explain why you believe it should be classified that way:
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| Serif; it has some stokes that make up letters and symbols. |
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| This typeface is a form a calligraphy; the stokes are curly and connect together. |
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| Cartoon; it has some shading and comic appeal to pick. |
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| San serif; this typeface does not have small serifs at the end of its stokes. |
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| Blackletter; Old English |
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| Serif; small lines are added at the end of each stroke. |
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| Serif; it look very Times Roman, and it also has lines at the end of each stroke. |
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
"Podcast #4 Typography"
Define typography? The art of selecting ideas through the selection of appropriate typefaces; variety of illustration techniques.
Where did the word "typography" originate from? Typo Greek word for form, and graphy which is writing.
What does typography involve? The selection of appropriate forms of fonts.
What is a typeface? Distinctive designs of visual symbols that are use to compose a printed image/design.
What is another term for typeface? Fonts
What is a character? Characters that make up the fonts.
What is type style? Modifications in a typeface.
What does type style "create" within a design? It creates variety.
What is the waist line and what does it indicate? The top of a character.
What is a base line and what does it indicate? The bottom of a character.
What is an ascender? Above the waistline.
What is a descender? Below the waste line.
Describe a serif? The bottom of a stoke.
How can the size of the typeface be identified? A way to measure type.
What is a point? Building blocks of a character.
How many points are in an inch? 72 inches.
What is a pica and how many are in an inch? It is a unit of measure that is typical for measuring newspapers. There are six pica in an inch.
How many points are in a pica? There are twelve points.
What is body type and where can it be found? Body type is the mass of types that make up something. The middle of a piece of work.
What is the key to selecting appropriate typefaces to be used as body type? Readability is key.
What is display type and how is it used? They are headlines; they cause attention and emphasis to catch one's eye.
What is reverse type and when would it be used? It is eye catching type and it could be used to call your attention the quickest like adds, signs on the road, etc.
What is a typeface classification? It is a way to organize fonts.
When was Blackletter invented and how was it used? It was invented in 1400s wedding papers, newspapers, etc.
Describer the characteristics of a Blackletter typeface? Ornamental and thick and thin strokes.
When was Old Style invneted and what was is based on? It was invented in the 1500s-1600s; it was based on something new.
Describe the characteristics of an Old Style typeface? Wedge-shaped and angled serifs.
When were formal scripts developed? In the 17th and 18th centuries.
When were casual scripts developed? In the 20th century.
Describe the characteristics of a Script typeface? Curly, strokes vary.
When was Modern typefaces developed and why? In the late 18th and 19th centuries.
Describe the characteristics of a Modern typeface? Thick and thin elements (strokes) and serifs (thin lines).
How early can Sans Serif typefaces be found? What happened? It can be found as early as the 5th century. It was gone for a long time then came back in the 1920s.
When did they become popular? People wanted to break free from the normal culture around them.
What does "sans serif" mean? Without serif.
Describe the characteristics of a Sans Serif typeface? Stokes are very uniform and same thickness.
When was Slab Serif developed and why? The late 1900s.
Describe the characteristics of a Slab Serif typeface? Uniform weight and thick, chunky headlines.
Describe Decorative typefaces? They have the most distinct typefaces.
Why were they developed? To go with certain ideas and purposes (birthdays, Halloween, etc.)
What are they best used for? Body text.
Where did the word "typography" originate from? Typo Greek word for form, and graphy which is writing.
What does typography involve? The selection of appropriate forms of fonts.
What is a typeface? Distinctive designs of visual symbols that are use to compose a printed image/design.
What is another term for typeface? Fonts
What is a character? Characters that make up the fonts.
What is type style? Modifications in a typeface.
What does type style "create" within a design? It creates variety.
What is the waist line and what does it indicate? The top of a character.
What is a base line and what does it indicate? The bottom of a character.
What is an ascender? Above the waistline.
What is a descender? Below the waste line.
Describe a serif? The bottom of a stoke.
How can the size of the typeface be identified? A way to measure type.
What is a point? Building blocks of a character.
How many points are in an inch? 72 inches.
What is a pica and how many are in an inch? It is a unit of measure that is typical for measuring newspapers. There are six pica in an inch.
How many points are in a pica? There are twelve points.
What is body type and where can it be found? Body type is the mass of types that make up something. The middle of a piece of work.
What is the key to selecting appropriate typefaces to be used as body type? Readability is key.
What is display type and how is it used? They are headlines; they cause attention and emphasis to catch one's eye.
What is reverse type and when would it be used? It is eye catching type and it could be used to call your attention the quickest like adds, signs on the road, etc.
What is a typeface classification? It is a way to organize fonts.
When was Blackletter invented and how was it used? It was invented in 1400s wedding papers, newspapers, etc.
Describer the characteristics of a Blackletter typeface? Ornamental and thick and thin strokes.
When was Old Style invneted and what was is based on? It was invented in the 1500s-1600s; it was based on something new.
Describe the characteristics of an Old Style typeface? Wedge-shaped and angled serifs.
When were formal scripts developed? In the 17th and 18th centuries.
When were casual scripts developed? In the 20th century.
Describe the characteristics of a Script typeface? Curly, strokes vary.
When was Modern typefaces developed and why? In the late 18th and 19th centuries.
Describe the characteristics of a Modern typeface? Thick and thin elements (strokes) and serifs (thin lines).
How early can Sans Serif typefaces be found? What happened? It can be found as early as the 5th century. It was gone for a long time then came back in the 1920s.
When did they become popular? People wanted to break free from the normal culture around them.
What does "sans serif" mean? Without serif.
Describe the characteristics of a Sans Serif typeface? Stokes are very uniform and same thickness.
When was Slab Serif developed and why? The late 1900s.
Describe the characteristics of a Slab Serif typeface? Uniform weight and thick, chunky headlines.
Describe Decorative typefaces? They have the most distinct typefaces.
Why were they developed? To go with certain ideas and purposes (birthdays, Halloween, etc.)
What are they best used for? Body text.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
"Review Week 14"
Graphic Design Colleges
The Art of Institute of Pittsburgh- located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; offers Bachelor of Science degree and an associate's degree in graphic design; you would need to graduate highschool with a GPA of a 2.0 or more.
California College of the Arts- two locations in Oakland and San Francisco, California; offers high technological equipment and great teachers to bring out students' full potential; you would need a Senior Thesis and an internship to major.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design- located in Minnesota; offers a four year bachelor of fine arts degree; you would need foundation studies, the required courses, studio electives, and liberal arts electives.
Ringling College of Art and Design- located in Sarasota, Florida; offers the bachelor of fine arts degree in a four year in studio art, art history, and liberal art courses; you would need to graduate highschool.
West Virginian University- located in West Virginia; offers a bachelor degree in graphic design; for admission, you would need to graduate highschool and have experience in graphics.
Friday, November 18, 2011
8 Principles of Design
Scale/Proporttion is the overall size in a design. Here in the photo are four former president of the US that are scaled to be over 70 feet tall.
Balance is the principle that helps the viewer interpret the design. This design is symmetrical meaning that everything is equal' it conveys calm, peace, and tranquility.
Contrast creates smoothness or roughness within a design. This element adds texture. Here in the design mostly contains smooth lines.
Direction leads the viewer's eye throughout a design. It is not only created my line but the color being utilized also adds the element of direction.
Emphasis is the principle that guides the viewer all over the design. You can emphasize one point of many. In this painting you can tell the the artist wanted to emphasis the trees and path to wherever it may lead.
Unity is the combing of all principles (or most of them) into one. Here you have the colorful, bold words than move in a direction; there are also smooth and rough lines. Together all the elements for one whole working unit.
Rhythm is basically a pattern and repeating of objects in a design. This element can make it appear boring or add depth.
Economy is when you can remove an element from design and still make it work and flow in a design. In the picture, you have many hands and forearms that are seen, but his/her body cannot be seen. You can remove the balance of the design and stll make it work.
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