Post #6

What is the pen tool used for?

A: The pen tool is used to add anchors onto your artboard.

How can you manipulate a path/line in Illustrator? Discuss the use of the white arrow tool. Pen+, pen-,and convert tool.

A: You can drag an anchor to make a curved line and the white arrow helps to select specific things in your design such as anchors. The pen+ helps to add anchors and pen- deletes existing anchors.

How can you utilize the layers palette in Illustrator?
A: You can work on several different designs without having to worry about deleting a part of the other design you made. 


How do you create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator?

Step 1: Create the object you want to use as a mask.

Step 2: Move the clipping path and the objects you want to mask into a layer or group

Step 3: In the Layers panel, make sure that the masking 

object is at the top of the group or layer, and then click the

name of the layer or group

Step 4: Click the Make/Release Clipping Masks button at the

bottom of the Layers panel or select Make Clipping Mask 

from the Layers panel menu.

Post #5

For each of the 5 elements of design (shape, line, texture, 

space, value), find an example that utilizes each element 

within the design (Google search for poster design, 

advertisement, etc.). You should have 5 DIFFERENT 

sample  designs.  For each, evaluate the design in 4 to 5 

sentences.  Label each with the appropriate element.  Then, 

discuss how that particular element is used and how it 

enhances the design.

Shape: Used to make birds and castles

Line: Used to show a path


Texture: Used to show texture of brick wall


Space: Used to depict many birds

Value: Shows many shades of black and white.

Post #4

Why/how can icons be used to communicate?

A:Icons help to explain things with pictures. For example, a 

picture of a fork and spoon on an amusement park map

represents place where you can buy food from. 


I chose this icon because it effectively represents what it is. The icon represents that something is "locked".


This icon accurately represents that you have to "throw your trash into a trashcan".

What is the difference between copyright and public domain?

A: Copyright is when you have to get the permission of the 

creator to use their work, while public domain is when you 

have access to work of creators that are over 70 years old. 

How can you avoid plagiarism in this class?  In other 

classes?

A:You paraphrase or you can cite. 

Post #3

What is OSHA? What do the letters stand for?

A: OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health 

Administration

How can graphic designers effectively communicate? In 

your own words, explain the communication process.

A: They can communicate through their designs. 

Understanding the history, culture and movements of fine

and graphic arts will make you a better producer of visual 

messages. Why?

A: It is so you don't make mistakes that were already made. 

Video #1 Elements of Design

1. What does it take to create good graphic design?

A: It takes the knowledge of the element and principles of 

graphic design to make a good graphic design.

2.What is the difference between elements and principles?

A: Elements are the components which should be isolated in 

any visual design, while principles tell us how we should

organize our elements.

3.Name the six (6) elements of design.

A: The 6 elements of design are line, shape, space, texture, 

value and color. 

4.What can lines aid in, when alone or combined with  other

lines or shapes?

A: They can aid in the readability, appearance and message

of the design.

5.Which lines suggest a feeling of rest? Why do you think?

A: Horizontal lines suggest a feeling of rest because it is in

relation to gravity.

6.Vertical lines communicate a feeling of what? Why do you 

think?

A: They give off the feeling of loftiness because it feels as if

subject is higher.

7.What lines suggest a feeling of movement? Why do you 

think?

A: Diagonal lines suggest a feeling of movement because

they are unstable in relation to gravity. 

8.Soft, shallow curved lines suggest what? Why do you

think?

A: They suggest safety and comfort.

9.These lines suggest confusion and turbulence? Why do

you think?

A: Sharp, acute curves suggest confusion and turbulence. 

10.What element defines a specific area of space? What is

the difference between two dimensional shapes and three 

dimensional shapes?

A: Shape defines a specific area of space. Two dimensional

objects are flat and have width and height while three

dimensional objects have depth, width and height.

11.Describe the difference between geometric shapes and

organic shapes?

A: Geometric shapes are structured, often symmetrical

shapes, while organic shapes are found in natural or can be

man made shapes. 

12.What are abstract shapes?

A: Abstract shapes are stylized or simplified versions of

natural shapes.

13.Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or 

equality?

A: A square

14.What do triangles suggest?

A: Action

15.Circles convey feelings of what?

A: Protection or infinity

16.Describe positive space and negative space?  

A: Positive space refers to the object and elements used in
a design, while negative space refers to the shapes around and between the objects or elements. 

17.What is texture? Incorporating texture into a design can help do what? 
A: Texture is the actual surface of the design. Incorporating texture into a design can help make it realer. 

18. What is value? What is another name for value?  

A: Value is the degree of light and dark in a design. 

Tone.


19.What can the element of color do when incorporated into a  

design? 

A: Conveys mood,creates images, attract attention, and 

identify objects.