Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Post #10

Compare and contrast vector graphics and pixel images. 
- Vector Graphics is the use of geometrical primitives such as points, lines, curves, and shapes or polygons and pixel images uses dots to create an image.


What resolution is necessary to print raster images?
- 300 dpi

What resolution is necessary to display raster images on the internet?

72 dpi

Post #9

Who is Steve Jobs?
- A college drop out who turned into a perfectionist, created movies and industries that have been the most successful around the world 

What company was he CEO for many years? 
- Apple

What did he do for the computer industry? 
- He helped establish the future for the computer industry with his Apple products and the iMac which caused other companies to follow his footsteps to compete for the consumers.

How did this man impact the graphic design industry?
- Steve Jobs was able to impact the graphic design industry by imploring colors into his computers with certain applications that would let someone freely draw or create using their minds for their creative work

Post #8

Why must designers pay close attention to how color is utilized within a composition?
- They must know how to utilize the color and see what works and what doesn't

Why is the color wheel an important tool for graphic designers?
- The color wheel provides graphic designers with colors to use in their work

Find an example of neutral colors utilized within a design (hint: google poster design). Near the sample, discuss why you feel the designer included neutral colors within the composition.

- The designer included neutral colors to express the time of day, most likely as the sun sets


Briefly describe how we "see" the color of an object?


- We see the color of the object by it's vibrant looks

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Post #6

What is the pen tool used for? 
- The pen tool is the most essential tool in Illustrator, it is used to make any object by forming shapes or connecting lines.

How can you manipulate a path/line in Illustrator? Discuss the use of the white arrow tool. Pen+, pen-,and convert tool.
- You can use the white arrow tool on specific pathway on the line which you can then stretch it out to make a different shape.

How can you utilize the layers palette in Illustrator?
- You can constantly keep adjusting and adding layers over another 

Post #5

SHAPE: This is an example of shape, they are different types of shapes. Some are wider and smaller than others. While some are 3D while others are 2D. There are a different variety of shapes you can choose from. Shapes are used to enhance art by bringing itself together to create one big masterpiece





LINE: This is a picture of different types of lines. There are lines that are never ending while some have spaces in between them. Some have slopes that go up and down while some are used in machines like the last line. With that said, lines are never ending and are used to enhance art by making really cool looking designs.





TEXTURE: This is an example of texture, bright colors bringing a nice artistic look to any piece of art. Texture can enhance any piece art by having the viewers have glance at it's familiarity.




SPACE

VALUE: This represents value, which can grab the attention of any audience. It shows the different shades of black to grey and white. Value enhances art by having the different shades of colors stand out to the particular art piece.