Post#14

Who is Stephen Kroninger?
A: A modern artist who's work has been featured in many magazine covers.
What kind of art/design does he produce?
A: Collages.
In what publications/media studios has his work been featured?
A: New York Times, Newsweek, etc. 
Post 2 samples of his art.  Answer the following questions for each piece...



Was this piece published? Where?
A: Yes, in the New York TimesWhat principles of design were utilized within the piece? How?
A: Contrast: Pale skin with red lipsWhat elements of design were utilized?
A: Contrast, Proximity 

Was this piece published? Where?
A: Yes, on a back cover of a Beatles book.
What principles of design were utilized within the piece? How?
A: Contrast: the Beatles against the white background.

What elements of design were utilized?

Contrast, Alignment

Post #13

How can you as the designer use principles of design to help compose a page? 
A: You can use them as guild lines for creating your designs. 
What are the principles of design (define each in your own words)?
A: Contrast=how much an object stands out from another. Repetition=repeating. Alignment= the way an object is lined up. Proportion= difference in sizing.
For each of the 4 principles of C.R.A.P., find an example that utilizes the principle within the design. You should have 4 DIFFERENT sample designs. For each, discuss how the particular principle is used.

In this picture the contrast between white and black makes the picture stand out.

Repetition: The repetition of the kleenex boxes makes it the focus of the design.

The alignment of the planets shows a straight line.

The proximity of the black blobs forms a dog.

Also, answer the following questions in your own words.
How do you add a layer mask to a particular layer?
A: By clicking the "add layer" icon
What two colors are used to create the mask?
A: Black and White
Describe the process of using a layer mask?
A: Once you create a layer mask, you can adjust the visibility of the mask. 

Post # 12

Define principles of design?
A:The principles of design are guidelines for making a design.
What do the principles of design affect?
A:They affect all designs.
What is the difference between the principles of design and C.R.A.P.? How can contrast help a design?
A: The principles of design consists of more principles than does C.R.A.P.
What is wrong with having too much or too little contrast in a design?
A: With little contrast, the audience may become "lost" in the design.
What is the key to working with contrast?.
A: The key is to use negative space to create contrast.
What are some common ways of creating contrast?
A: Color choices, position of elements, and text selection.
What is the principle of repetition?
A: Reusing the same element throughout a design.
Describe ways that the principle of repetition helps the composition?
A: There will be more unity.
What are ways that you can incorporate repetition into your designs?
A: Repeating same shapes, color, and pictures.
What should you avoid when working with repetition?
A: You should avoid too much repetition it may confuse the audience.
What is the principle of alignment?
A: It is the principle that all things are connected by an invisible line and are not placed randomly.
What is the principle of proximity?
A: It is about space and positioning objects to make them appear more organized.
What is the principle of proportion?
A: The relation of an object with size and number.
Define symmetrical balance?
A: Using balance to create a stable design.
What is another name for asymmetrical balance?
A: Informal Balance
Define asymmetrical balance?
A: The balance of a design using a diagonal line to create a less stable design.
What is a focal point and how is it created?
A: A focal point is the main point of a design that captures the viewer's eyes.
How many components of a composition can be a focal point?
A: Many
What ways can emphasis be created in a design?
A: Contrast and placement
What is the principle of harmony and how is it different from unity?
A: Harmony using compatible elements while unity uses the same elements
What is the principle of unity?What three ways can unity be obtained?
A: The use of an element over and over again.
What is the principle of variety?
A: Using different elements in a design.
What three ways can a designer add variety to a design?
A: By using different elements, shapes, and colors.

Post #11

Who is Andy Warhol?
A: Andy Warhol is an American artist in the pop art era.
Within what art genre did Warhol work?
A: Pop Art
Define the genre?
A: Pop Art is a type of art that is based on modern popular culture and on the media.
During what years was he alive?
A: 1928-1987
2 samples of his art:

Title: Marilyn Monroe

Colors: Primary and Secondary
Color Scheme: Accented Analogous
Highlight: I really liked how the bottom left Marilyn Monroe has different colored clothes

Title: Double Elvis
Colors: Black, Grey, and White
Color Scheme: Monochromatic Color Scheme
Highlight: The way he printed Elvis two times makes it interesting to look at.

Post #10

Compare and contrast vector graphics and pixel images.
A: Vector graphics will not get blurry when you make the picture bigger or smaller, but pixel images will get blurry
What resolution is necessary to print raster images?
A: 300 DPI
What resolution is necessary to display raster images on the internet?
A: 72 DPI

Post #9

Who is Steve Jobs?

A: Steve Jobs is an American marketer, entrepreneur, and inventor who is the co-founder, CEO, and chairman of the Apple Incorporation.

What company was he CEO for many years?

A: The Apple Incorporation. 
What did he do for the computer industry?
A: He made computers sell a lot better after his creation of the Apple Macintosh computer. 
How did this man impact the graphic design industry?
A: He revolutionized the design of technology by introducing a clean, simple and sleek products.

Post #8

Why must designers pay close attention to how color is utilized within a composition?

A: Colors can help set the mood in a composition or help the audience find the main foal point.Why is the color wheel an important tool for graphic designers?

A: The color wheel shows relationships between colors and help to create color schemes.

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.

A:  

The designer included neutral colors to relate to the message the composition is conveying.

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

A: When light hits an object, objects absorb certain colors in the white light and reflects other colors making them to appear a certain color.