What does it take to create good graphic design? The design must convey information and look pleasing to the eye.
What is the difference between elements and principles? Elements are the parts of the design, while principles tell how to organize them.
Name the six (6) elements of design. Line, shape/form, space, texture, value, and color.
What can lines aid in, when alone or combined with other lines or shapes? Readability, appearance, and message of a design.
Which lines suggest a feeling of rest? Why do you think? Horizontal. They direct the viewer's eye steadily across the page.
Vertical lines communicate a feeling of what? Why do you think? Loftiness. They bring the viewer's eye up the page.
What lines suggest a feeling of movement? Why do you think? Diagonal. They move the viewer's eye through the page.
Soft, shallow curved lines suggest what? Why do you think? Comfort and relaxation. They are like small waves, which have a peaceful feeling.
These lines suggest confusion and turbulence? Why do you think? Deep acute curves. They are like a hurricane, or something that is jarring and uncomfortable.
What element defines a specific area of space? Shape.
What is the difference between two dimensional shapes and three dimensional shapes? A two dimensional shape has width and height. A three dimensional shape also has depth.
What is the difference between elements and principles? Elements are the parts of the design, while principles tell how to organize them.
Name the six (6) elements of design. Line, shape/form, space, texture, value, and color.
What can lines aid in, when alone or combined with other lines or shapes? Readability, appearance, and message of a design.
Which lines suggest a feeling of rest? Why do you think? Horizontal. They direct the viewer's eye steadily across the page.
Vertical lines communicate a feeling of what? Why do you think? Loftiness. They bring the viewer's eye up the page.
What lines suggest a feeling of movement? Why do you think? Diagonal. They move the viewer's eye through the page.
Soft, shallow curved lines suggest what? Why do you think? Comfort and relaxation. They are like small waves, which have a peaceful feeling.
These lines suggest confusion and turbulence? Why do you think? Deep acute curves. They are like a hurricane, or something that is jarring and uncomfortable.
What element defines a specific area of space? Shape.
What is the difference between two dimensional shapes and three dimensional shapes? A two dimensional shape has width and height. A three dimensional shape also has depth.
Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes? Geometric are structured, often symmetric shapes. Organic are found in nature and are often irregular and fluid.
What are abstract shapes? Stylized or simplified versions of natural shapes.
Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality? Square.
What do triangles suggest? Action.
Circles convey feelings of what? Protection or infinity.
Describe positive space and negative space? Positive space is made of the objects and elements used in a design. Negative space is made of the shapes around and between those objects and elements.
What is texture? Texture can refer to the actual surface of the design. It can also be implied with graphics to create an illusion of texture.
Incorporating texture into a design can help do what? Create a feeling of richness and depth.
What is value? The degree of light and dark in a design.
What is another name for value? Tone.
What can the element of color do when incorporated into a design? It can convey mood, create images, attract attention, and identify objects.
