"Semester Reflection"

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.

"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.

"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:

Serif; it has some stokes that make up letters and symbols.

This typeface is a form a calligraphy; the stokes are curly and connect together.

Cartoon; it has some shading and comic appeal to pick.

San serif; this typeface does not have small serifs at the end of its stokes.

Blackletter; Old English

Serif; small lines are added at the end of each stroke.

Serif; it look very Times Roman, and it also has lines at the end of each stroke.