What does it take to create good graphic design? Understanding of elements and design principles.
What is the difference between elements and principles elements components or parts, the things we add to a design. Principles are what tell us how to organize the elements on the page or sceren.
Name the six (6) elements of design. Line, shape, space, texture, value, color
What can lines aid in, when alone or combined with other lines or shapes? Specific meaning, aid of readability, and message of a desgin
Which lines suggest a feeling of rest? Why do you think? Bv they are flat and look like they are laying down or staying still
Vertical lines communicate a feeling of what? Why do you think? Liftiness because they are going up and down. They make you feel short
What lines suggest a feeling of movement? Why do you think? Diagonal lines. They are unstable in gravity and you ale your eyes to move to see them
Soft, shallow curved lines suggest what? Why do you think? Comfort safety relaxation they go easy on the eyes
These lines suggest confusion and turbulence? Why do you think? Sharp deep lines
What element defines a specific area of space? shapes
What is the difference between two dimensional shapes and three dimensional shapes? Width and height = 2D depth with height = 3D
Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes? Geometric is structure and cemtrical ex. Squares, circles, triangles. And natural/organic are found in nature irregular.. ex. leaves
What are abstract shapes? Stylized versions of natural/organic shapes ex. Handicap sign
Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality? Square- honesty/equality
What do triangles suggest? Action or stability
Circles convey feelings of what? Feeling of protection of infinity
Describe positive space and negative space?
positive- objects and elements used in design contains all elements
positive- objects and elements used in design contains all elements
Negative- shapes around or between elements gives eye a place to rest
What is texture? Actual surface of a design, can feel the design, or implied texture
Incorporating texture into a design can help do what? Help create a feeling of richness and depth
What is value? Degree of light and dark in a design contrast of white and black
What is another name for value? tone
What can the element of color do when incorporated into a design? Convey moods, create images, attract attention, identify objects
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