Thursday, October 9, 2014

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.

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